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O Grove introduces fines up to €6,000 for improper motorhome parking

21.06.2026 06:57 3 min 7 sources
diariogallego.es SPA + 6 more
O Grove introduces fines up to €6,000 for improper motorhome parking
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In Brief

The municipality of O Grove (Galicia, Spain) will impose fines of up to €6,000 from July 2026 for parking motorhomes outside designated areas. The measure aims to protect beaches and natural sites, including Natura 2000 zones.

The municipality of O Grove (Pontevedra, Galicia) has unanimously approved an ordinance regulating the parking of motorhomes, campers and caravans. The document comes into force in July 2026.

Key restrictions and fines

  • Fines: from €300 for minor violations up to €6,000 for serious ones (parking in protected areas, illegal waste dumping, property damage). Possible expulsion.
  • Night parking ban on beaches: from 23:00 to 08:00 for all vehicles.
  • Weight limit: vehicles over 3,000 kg (or 3 tonnes, according to some sources) are banned from narrow roads in Natura 2000 zones.
  • Prohibition on setting up tables, chairs and awnings outside the motorhome.

Police have already started patrols along the coast, including in the areas of Reboredo and As Pipas. Road signs will be installed. The municipality considers existing private camping infrastructure sufficient, but the ordinance allows for the creation of a municipal motorhome area.

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O Grove introduces fines up to €6,000 for motorhome parking violations

17.06.2026 diariogallego.es SPA Original source

O Grove to fine up to 6,000 euros for improper motorhome parking

17.06.2026 Diario de Pontevedra SPA Original source

O Grove to fine up to €6,000 for motorhomes parked outside designated areas

16.06.2026 El Correo Gallego SPA Original source

Fines up to €6,000 for illegal motorhome camping in O Grove

16.06.2026 Pontevedra viva SPA Original source

O Grove approves PXOM and motorhome ordinance

16.06.2026 La Voz de Galicia SPA Original source

O Grove introduces motorhome parking regulations

16.06.2026 Diario de Arousa SPA Original source

Mayor of O Grove insists on regulating motorhomes before summer

04.05.2026 Faro de Vigo SPA Original source

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