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Motorhomes in Spain: beach parking ban, hospital staff living in campers, and coastal surge

25.03.2026 07:25 1 min 1 source
The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper ENG
Motorhomes in Spain: beach parking ban, hospital staff living in campers, and coastal surge
Original source: The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper

Hundreds of motorhomes have occupied seafront parking areas and land near a natural park in the Spanish municipalities of Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja, raising concerns about overcrowding and environmental impact. Authorities have installed signs banning vehicles wider than 2.2 meters from parking, but measures have had limited effect due to complex jurisdiction and stretched police resources. The municipal car park next to Zenia Boulevard, covering over 20,000 sq m, has effectively become a long-stay site, while mobile apps are directing more vehicles to areas with little enforcement.

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Motorhome Influx Overwhelms Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja Seafronts

25.03.2026 The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper ENG Original source

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