In Spain, there are increasing reports of squatters illegally occupying motorhomes, caravans, and camper vans parked on public streets. The national fleet of such recreational vehicles exceeds 230,000 units, according to ASEICAR. This trend is linked to the post-pandemic caravanning boom and housing affordability issues, where vehicles are sometimes used as primary residences.

In Spain, owners of a camper van they use as a permanent home found squatters inside. The intruders broke into the vehicle, set up camp, and caused damage, including a destroyed bathroom. Police have detained one of the suspects.

A travel trailer overturned on Thursday morning on the AP-7 highway in the province of Tarragona. The incident occurred at kilometer 282, in the Vandellòs i l’Hospitalet de l’Infant area, a section known for high winds. There were no injuries, but traffic was temporarily affected during recovery.

A motorhome valued at 300,000 euros was completely destroyed by fire on Wednesday at El Raset beach in Dénia. Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to dozens of other motorhomes and caravans that form an informal camp along the shoreline. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of vehicles, often with foreign plates, overstaying the 24-hour parking limit in the area.

A caravan caught fire on Punta del Raset beach in Dénia. Firefighters and local police contained the blaze, which started around 4:30 PM, preventing it from spreading to other parked vehicles. The owners escaped unharmed, but the caravan was completely destroyed.

A motorhome was completely destroyed by fire on Tuesday afternoon at the Punta del Raset parking lot in Dénia. Firefighters responded quickly but could not prevent the total loss of the vehicle. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and no injuries were reported.

Spain's National Police arrested a man in Pola de Siero for allegedly scamming a motorhome seller. The suspect, previously reported for similar frauds on numerous occasions, obtained the vehicle valued at €34,200 by showing a fake bank transfer receipt. The arrest on February 1st followed the sellers' complaint after the payment never arrived.

A fire at the San Pascual campsite in El Perelló (Valencia) destroyed around ten caravans last Friday afternoon. An affected resident, who lived in one of the caravans year-round, lost all her belongings and her pets. Five fire crews evacuated people and contained the blaze, with three individuals treated for anxiety attacks.

Spanish National Police have arrested four individuals who used a converted camper van to commit a series of thefts. Over €24,000 in cash, jewelry, and high-end electronics were found in hidden compartments. The suspects traveled constantly across the country, blending in with tourists.

A motorhome carrying four occupants caught fire and was completely burned out on the A-8 highway between Hoznayo and Anero in Cantabria. Firefighters from Santander extinguished the blaze with a tanker truck and six personnel, while the Civil Guard conducted an investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, with no injuries reported among the occupants.

National Police conducted a special operation in the Roncesvalles area from January 4 to 6 to aid those affected by storm Francis. Officers helped pilgrims struggling with snow and low temperatures, and assisted several drivers. They notably rescued a family with two children whose motorhome was immobilized at -10°C in the Ibañeta pass parking lot due to a dead battery and frozen diesel lines.

An explosion occurred in a motorhome on the Costa Blanca, resulting in two people being injured. The incident was reported by the local Spanish newspaper Spaniaavisen.

Four individuals have been arrested in Benalmádena, Spain, for using a motorhome as a mobile base to commit a series of robberies across the country. The National Police operation, concluding in January 2026, linked the group to 25 property crimes causing approximately €200,000 in losses, with €24,000 in cash and valuables found hidden in the vehicle. The suspects, residing in Nice, France, operated in tourist areas across several regions using false identities, with their crimes including a €60,000 theft from an armored van in Ibiza.

A head-on collision between a car and a motorhome on the N-122 road near Fuentelisendo, Burgos, has resulted in two fatalities and two injuries. The accident occurred around 1:30 PM at kilometer 288, with the cause currently under investigation. The two deceased were occupants of the car, while the two injured individuals, a 68-year-old man and woman from the motorhome, were transported to a hospital in Aranda de Duero.

A burglary gang used a motorhome as a mobile base to commit thefts across popular tourist regions in Spain, according to national police. The group, arrested in Benalmádena, is linked to up to 25 crimes causing nearly €200,000 in damage and used numerous false identities. Police found hidden compartments in the vehicle containing cash, electronics, and jewelry.

National Police have arrested four members of a French criminal gang that used a motorhome to travel across Spain committing thefts. The group is accused of stealing €60,000 from an armored van in Ibiza and carrying out approximately 25 robberies totaling around €200,000. The suspects were detained in Benalmádena, Málaga, where police found €24,000 in cash and stolen goods hidden in secret compartments within their vehicle.

Authorities in Mallorca have removed a motorhome that was illegally occupied by squatters following years of complaints from residents. The vehicle, abandoned by a German owner, became a hub for theft, drug use, and violent incidents. A court issued an eviction order, and police arrested the squatting couple. The local council finally arranged for the motorhome's disposal.

A motorhome driver became stuck on a narrow mountain road in Spain's Tarragona province. The rescue operation to extract the vehicle took three days due to the difficult terrain.

A 58-year-old man was shot in the leg at a caravan parking area in western Málaga. The incident occurred around 4:00 PM on Wednesday near the Martín Carpena Sports Palace. Police are investigating, with witnesses stating the shooting followed an argument among caravan residents.

An explosion occurred in a caravan parked on Tuia beach in Spain. One man was injured and taken to hospital. The cause of the incident is under investigation.