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Alicante authorities ban caravan parking on the coast

07.04.2026 17:05 1 min 1 source РУС
Información SPA
Alicante authorities ban caravan parking on the coast
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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.

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Alicante authorities ban caravan parking on the coast

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