Almería bans caravans at former fairground site

A second private initiative to create a motorhome area in the Oyambre Natural Park has been submitted for approval. Both projects, totaling 60 spaces in the Gerra area, were enabled by amendments to Cantabrian legislation that took effect in April 2025.

23-year-old Miriam from Spain published a breakdown of expenses for the first month of living in a motorhome with her partner. The total amount was 519.78 euros, including 320.77 euros for food and 126.16 euros for gasoline. Water was free thanks to a nearby access point, while electricity was provided by a solar panel.

The Socialist Party has proposed creating a specific parking area for motorhomes in the municipality of San Vicente del Raspeig. The initiative was raised during the March plenary session, suggesting the infrastructure could be located in an industrial park, following the example of other towns in the province of Alicante.

The Almería City Council has begun operations to eliminate an illegal campsite for motorhomes and caravans near the Auditorio Maestro Padilla. The measures include installing bollards, earthworks, and a new traffic signage strategy. The aim is to stop the unauthorized use of land designated as green space.

A 22-year-old Spanish couple plans to move from a rental apartment to a motorhome and published a detailed budget on TikTok. Their monthly expenses will range from 600 to 1200 euros, including fuel, insurance, food, and maintenance. The couple relies on a combined income of 2170 euros and is already saving 910 euros per month to purchase a used motorhome for 15–30 thousand euros.

The free motorhome area in Luarca (Asturias) has been operating since 2023 and is popular with European tourists. The facility has 15 designated spaces, services for dumping wastewater and taking on clean water, and a picnic area. On the Park4night platform, the area received about 4 out of 5 stars based on over 260 reviews, although spaces may be insufficient during peak season.