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San Sebastian doubles motorhome parking amid resident protests

12.07.2026 03:15 1 min 2 sources
El Diario Vasco SPA + 1 more
San Sebastian doubles motorhome parking amid resident protests
Original source: El Diario Vasco

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San Sebastian city council has expanded the Ilunbe park-and-ride from 250 to 494 spaces ahead of a record tourist season. Meanwhile, residents protest against campervan overrun, citing rule violations and unsanitary behavior.

San Sebastian city council has launched a summer mobility plan, doubling the number of motorhome parking spaces at the Ilunbe park-and-ride from 250 to 494. The measure comes ahead of an expected record tourist flow.

At the same time, local residents are protesting against the influx of campers. Authorities have restricted overnight parking of motorhomes in coastal areas, but residents say the rules are not being followed. They complain about a lack of spaces and unsanitary behavior by some tourists who use sidewalks for domestic needs. The conflict is exacerbated by a DGT ruling that distinguishes between "parking" and "camping," limiting municipalities' regulatory powers.

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