Authorities on Ibiza are intensifying crackdowns on illegally parked motorhomes. The fine for three nights of parking on unauthorized land is 20,000 euros.

The Council of Ibiza opened sanctioning proceedings in 2025 against six motorhome drivers for breaching local regulations. Fines can reach up to €30,000. Four new infraction proposals have already been recorded in 2026.

Authorities in Andalusia and the Nijar municipality conducted an operation against illegal camping in the Cabo de Gata-Nijar natural park in Almeria. Several motorhomes and caravans were removed from coastal areas where traffic had become too heavy. Parking areas at El Playazo and Isleta del Moro beaches are temporarily closed to regulate the use of the area.

Authorities in the Cabo de Gata–Níjar Natural Park in Andalusia have tightened controls on motorhomes and camper vans. Environmental agents have evicted vehicles parked illegally in sensitive coastal areas and temporarily closed some parking zones due to saturation. Fines for breaching environmental regulations can exceed 200 euros.

Residents of Cartagena are complaining about the proliferation of motorhomes and caravans near the Cartagonova stadium and the beaches of Cabo de Palos and La Azohía. The increase in authorized parking areas has not solved the issue. Locals are calling for regulation and penalties for those who break the rules.

Authorities in San Sebastián have restricted overnight parking for motorhomes and camper vans in coastal areas, but residents report ongoing violations. Locals cite parking shortages and unsanitary practices by some tourists, who use sidewalks for daily activities. The conflict intensified after Spain's DGT redefined regulations, distinguishing 'parking' from 'camping', which limits municipal control over such vehicles.

Car parks at shopping centres in Murcia are becoming informal campsites for motorhomes. Foreign-registered campers occupy spaces for weeks, despite a 72-hour limit, and the Park4night app lists the locations. The local council acknowledges the need for tighter controls but has not announced concrete measures.

Around a dozen fines have been issued this month to caravans and motorhomes for breaching municipal regulations. The penalties are for infractions related to parking, camping, and using the vehicles as permanent residences. Local rules prohibit staying in the same spot for over seven days, camping, or using the vehicle as a habitual dwelling.

Residents in the Spanish town of Torrox are again reporting issues with camper vans parked at the river mouth. They complain about accumulated waste, illegal dumping of wastewater, and stays exceeding the permitted 24-hour limit. The problem is exacerbated by a lack of proper sanitation facilities and, according to locals, insufficient enforcement by the authorities.

Residents of the El Faro lighthouse area in Torrox are protesting against dozens of motorhomes that have been parked for months at the river mouth. They report waste dumping and the use of the natural environment as a toilet, criticizing the inaction of authorities. One resident claims over 50 caravans are parked long-term in the riverbed, while local officials only reiterate the 24-hour parking limit.

Due to unaffordable rents and bans on overnight stays in vehicles, a new form of barter has emerged in Ibiza. Workers with stable incomes offer property maintenance services in exchange for permission to park their motorhome or caravan. Fines for sleeping in a vehicle in public spaces can reach 750 euros, and up to 30,000 euros in natural areas.

The Gijón City Council is planning to install height-restriction arches at the entrances to major city-center parking lots to prevent motorhomes from parking. The barriers will limit access to vehicles under 2.2 meters tall, reserving spaces for cars with higher turnover. This extends a measure implemented two years ago in the El Rinconín area.

Motorhomes have again occupied Zenia Boulevard, raising local concerns about unregulated and potentially illegal winter camping. Neighbors report a lack of control over the situation, which has become a recurring issue in the area.

A free parking lot in Logroño is a popular overnight spot for camper vans, but police are issuing frequent fines. A 200-euro penalty applies to those parking parallel to the curb instead of at an angle, as required by signage. Information on the Park4night app does not always reflect local regulations.

Motorhomes are now prohibited from parking at the Muleta refuge viewpoint in Port de Soller, Mallorca. The local council installed a height restriction barrier of 1.90 meters following complaints that vehicles were occupying all parking and blocking access. Officials anticipate motorhomes will relocate to other areas, prompting consideration of similar municipal restrictions.

Approximately fifty motorhomes, caravans, and vans were removed from the protected Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs area between Nerja and Almuñécar in Spain. The vehicles were illegally parked on several beaches, according to authorities who collaborated on the operation. Most vehicles reportedly belonged to foreign nationals, and the action is part of ongoing efforts to prevent environmental damage in the area.

The Civil Guard has investigated 20 people, including land owners and managers, for a mobile home residential complex operating illegally on non-developable, flood-prone land in Guardamar del Segura. The investigation, prompted by an anonymous complaint about untreated wastewater discharge, found around 60 mobile homes without proper permits, functioning as a permanent residential settlement. The case involves charges against the territory and environmental crimes and has been sent to court, while the local council has ordered the site's closure.