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The Hallasan National Park Management Office in Jeju Province announced a special crackdown on unauthorized entry and illegal camping from July 24 to August 23. Patrols will be intensified on Friday nights and weekends, focusing on the Baengnokdam summit area and parking lots along Routes 516 and 1100. Violators face criminal charges or fines.
The environmental association GrIG has filed a request for information and measures regarding the advertised opening of a new camper stopover area at Capo Pecora (Sardinia). The site is a Special Conservation Zone (ZSC) under the Natura 2000 network and a zone of integral conservation under the regional landscape plan, where stopovers are prohibited. The request was sent to the Ministries of Environment and Culture, the Sardinia Region, the Regional Environmental Impact Assessment Service, the Superintendence for Architecture and Landscape of Cagliari, and the Municipality of Arbus.
Jeju authorities are running a special operation from July 24 to August 23 to crack down on illegal entry to Hallasan, unauthorized camping and overnight stays in camper vans. Offenders face fines up to 10 million won.
The municipality of Ayvalık has prohibited parking of motorhomes and caravans on streets and coastal roads outside official caravan parks. The decision follows reports of long-term, disorderly parking that blocked public spaces, left litter, and obstructed residents. Enforcement will be increased, and traffic signs will be installed.
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Residents of Pisogne and Legambiente Basso Sebino held a flash mob on July 22 against a 50-pitch camper van parking project costing 350,000 euros in Nistoi, citing flood risk and valuable ecosystem.
Hallasan National Park on Jeju Island announced special inspections from July 24 to August 23 targeting illegal entry, camping, and car sleeping (chabak). Violators face criminal liability and fines.
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Authorities in Larnaca have removed illegal motorhomes and makeshift structures from a beach near the Larnaca Marine Club. 12 owners voluntarily removed their vehicles after an ultimatum, 6 were forcibly towed, and 9 structures were dismantled.
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Bursa's UKOME unanimously banned caravan parking around Hüdavendigar Park and several streets after resident complaints. Enforcement is split between traffic police for vehicles over 750 kg and municipal police for lighter ones.
Wonju city government announced a plan to build a 26-space public parking lot for caravans on private land next to Barammori Small Park in the corporate city area. Residents filed complaints arguing the small lot would encourage illegal parking on nearby roads. The city is now reviewing whether to suspend the project due to the opposition.
At a citizen dialogue on July 16 in Freilassing, residents discussed potential motorhome parking sites. A proposal to create 5–8 spaces near the outdoor pool for €60,000–80,000 was criticized by one attendee, who suggested the Lobmayr parking lot instead. Mayor Markus Hiebl rejected that idea, citing a state subsidy that requires the lot to remain a Park-and-Ride facility for commuters. Other suggestions, including the Lokwelt site, were also dismissed.
As part of the Florida Department of Transportation's SR 45 resurfacing project, on-street parking on High Springs Main Street will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., July 26 to Aug. 14, Sunday through Thursday. Towing will be strictly enforced. Alternative downtown parking is available at several locations.
Ulleung County (North Gyeongsang Province) installed posts and barriers at entrances to popular car-camping (chabak) spots on the northern coast after a drowning incident in 2024, but did not create alternative campsites or designated camping areas. The tourism industry complains that the ban lacks supporting infrastructure. Visitor numbers to the island fell from 461,375 in 2022 to 380,522 in 2024, and by December 25, 2025, reached 346,314 — a 9% drop year-on-year. In contrast, neighboring cities Gyeongju and Pohang operate campsites and combine safety management with tourist attraction.
On Tuesday morning, an operation removed illegal structures and motorhomes from a beach near the Larnaca Nautical Club, where owners had allegedly blocked access to other bathers. Similar action is expected on a neighboring beach with wooden huts built over the water. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou intervened after weeks of inaction, leading to warning letters on Saturday and the start of motorhome removal on Tuesday. Large stones were placed at the beach entrance to prevent large vehicles from entering.
The public parking lot at Yangsan Station (Busan Metro Line 2), free since 2008, will switch to paid operation in the first half of 2025. The decision addresses long-term parking by campers and trucks, which has caused a shortage of spaces, double parking, and accident complaints. After a 300 million won renovation including CCTV and layout changes, the lot will be managed by a public facility corporation. Fees: first hour free, then 800 won per hour, max 6,000 won per day, free from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. The city may extend paid parking to three other stations.
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On the morning of January 15, 2025, police and Larnaca authorities confiscated four campers on the beach near the Larnaca Yacht Club. Boulders were placed at the entrance. Similar measures are expected on a neighboring beach.
Residents of the Riva neighborhood in Beykoz, Istanbul, are protesting the uncontrolled parking of dozens of caravans along the coastline and in forested areas. According to HaberTürk TV, about 50 caravans have occupied public spaces, causing noise and pollution. Locals say access to the shore is blocked and the area has turned into a shantytown. Caravan owners blame the lack of affordable, licensed caravan parks.
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has approved a new sign plan that introduces significant changes to parking regulations at Tangen and Aquarama in Kristiansand. Prohibitory signs are expected to be installed on a busy street in the city center.
The Lazy Rancho campground in Unterseen near Interlaken has been child-free this season and is fully booked. Owners Virginia and Cheyenne Blatter received death threats and massive opposition but do not regret their decision. A market study confirmed the concept's success: the adults-only site attracts guests seeking peace and recovery after active days.
In the 2026 summer season, caravans have occupied public beaches and free parking lots along the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Marmara coasts, turning them into semi-permanent caravan neighborhoods. Local residents and day-trippers report lack of space, environmental pollution, and violation of the principle of public coastal access. The municipality of İznik ordered all caravans removed from public areas by July 20, 2026, threatening legal action. Turkish law distinguishes parking from camping: deploying awnings, furniture, or leaving waste constitutes illegal occupation.
Legal notices under Section 77 have been issued to caravan dwellers at Clifford's Fort in North Shields' Fish Quay area. North Tyneside Council warned that prosecution could follow if the encampment does not leave the Grade II listed site. An experimental traffic regulation order has also been introduced to discourage overnight parking.
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