Lake Como camper crisis: residents complain, authorities double parking capacity

M5S group leader Maria Grazia Ciolfi criticized the Latina administration for a motorhome parking area project, calling it unsubstantiated. She stated the document was signed only by the assessor, lacked technical validation and economic feasibility. Ciolfi highlighted unresolved coastal issues: a degraded bike path, absent lifeguards, erosion, and the closed Rio Martino canal. She urged prioritizing basic services before new projects.

On state road 527 Bustese in Oleggio, a car towing a caravan got stuck while entering the narrow iron bridge from the Lombardy side. Traffic was blocked in both directions from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Firefighters disconnected the caravan's gas cylinder to prevent an explosion.

Mountaineer Hervé Barmasse has started the Endurance Italia expedition, combining mountaineering, cycling and trail running. The route covers over 6,000 km with 90,000 meters of elevation gain in 30 days. A Giottiline Toscan 74 NF motorhome serves as the mobile base, provided by the Italian manufacturer. The project started from Cala Gonone (Sardinia) and will end in Trieste.

Local police in Rosignano Marittimo have increased checks on camper vans. Setting up stabilizer legs, awnings, or outdoor furniture on public land is prohibited. Fines: €100 for camping outside designated areas, €87 for parking in restricted zones, and €87 for discharging waste. The municipality provides two equipped camper areas and several seasonal parking spots.

With schools closing in Italy, a massive exodus of families in motorhomes is underway, with up to 80,000 vehicles expected. Campsites are already full of foreign tourists, mostly retirees and some young people. Italians traditionally take their holidays in July and August, including itinerant trips.

On the morning of June 11, 2026, at the entrance to Lu Bagnu near Castelsardo (Sassari province), a car collided with a motorhome. A 49-year-old Sardinian woman suffered multiple limb fractures and was airlifted by rescue helicopter to Santissima Annunziata hospital. The two tourists in the motorhome sustained only minor injuries. The Carabinieri are investigating the crash.