San Sebastián residents protest against camper van influx

Owners purchased and renovated a rundown caravan in Spain for £2,500. The project involved a complete interior overhaul to create a living space. The caravan now serves as a holiday home.

Toyota has launched the Proace Verso Camper van for the Spanish market, developed in collaboration with converter Tinkervan. The vehicle is offered in five trim levels priced between €42,434 and €65,045, featuring a modular interior with a kitchen, bed, and portable shower. It is powered by a choice of 145 or 180 hp diesel engines, but sales are currently limited to Spain.

The booking platform CamperDays has released a guide for campervan travelers attending the Fallas festival in Valencia. It lists campsites near the city, including Valencia Camper Park in Bétera and the beachside Camping de Puçol, with prices starting at 13 euros per day and good transport links to the center.

The Toledo City Council has commissioned a technical pre-project for a regulated motorhome parking area. The plan mandates a 'light, reversible, and non-invasive' approach, including a 20 cm layer of natural gravel and demountable installations to avoid damaging the archaeological subsurface. The aim is to address the growing issue of motorhomes parking in residential areas and green spaces.

Bluetti introduces the Elite 300 portable power station to the European market. The device offers a 3014 Wh capacity in a compact form factor comparable to 2-kWh models and weighs 26.3 kg. The introductory price is €1499, with an 8% discount for WinFuture readers using a promo code valid until June 30, 2026.

A couple from Spain has been living permanently in a five-square-meter caravan for almost four years. They report lower costs, using diesel heating, solar panels, and two butane bottles per year. In Germany, the number of registered motorhomes exceeded one million for the first time in April 2025.