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Castellón has converted the Ferrandis Salvador parking lot to cars and motorcycles only from June 15 to September 15. In Alicante, caravan parking at La Cantera has been blocked with stone barriers.
The municipality of Castellón (Spain) has changed the use of the free Ferrandis Salvador parking lot in the Grao area. From June 15 to September 15, the lot is reserved for cars and motorcycles only. The measure is due to the increase in beach visitors during the summer season. Motorhome owners are advised to use other equipped sites in Grao.
In Alicante, the city council and the coastal authority have blocked caravan parking at La Cantera by installing stone barriers. Authorities cite parking violations and the need to protect public coastal land. The city currently has no designated caravan parking areas.
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The Castellón city council has repurposed the Ferrandis Salvador parking lot starting June 15. Until September 15, it will be free exclusively for car...
The Castellón city council has repurposed the Ferrandis Salvador parking lot starting June 15. Until September 15, it will be free exclusively for cars and motorcycles. The change is due to increased beach visitors during summer.
The Castellón city council has changed the use of the free Ferrandis Salvador parking lot in Grao. From June 15 to September 15, the lot is reserved e...
The Castellón city council has changed the use of the free Ferrandis Salvador parking lot in Grao. From June 15 to September 15, the lot is reserved exclusively for cars and motorcycles. The measure responds to increased beach visitor numbers during summer. Motorhome owners are advised to use other designated areas in Grao.
The Alicante City Council and the Provincial Coastal Service have blocked caravan parking in the Cantera area by installing rock barriers. Authorities...
The Alicante City Council and the Provincial Coastal Service have blocked caravan parking in the Cantera area by installing rock barriers. Authorities cite parking regulation violations and the need to protect public coastal land. The city currently lacks designated caravan parking areas, forcing owners to seek alternatives.
Updated: 18.07.2026
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