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Ibiza cracks down on campers: fines up to €60,000 in one night

09.07.2026 03:18 1 min 3 sources
Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera SPA + 2 more
Ibiza cracks down on campers: fines up to €60,000 in one night
Original source: Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera

In Brief

From June to September 2026, overnight stays in campers on Ibiza are only allowed in five campsites. One caravanist received two fines of €30,000 within nine hours. Authorities use drones and a warning registry.

The Council of Ibiza has announced stricter controls on campers and motorhomes from 1 June to 30 September 2026. Overnight stays and parking in natural areas are banned, allowed only in the island's five campsites. The fine for violations reaches €30,000.

In one incident, a man living in a caravan received two fines of €30,000 within nine hours. The first was issued by the San José police after he moved from the sa Joveria area, and the second the following day after a shift change. The fines may complicate his immigration legalisation process.

Police patrol forests and cliffs, using drones to detect offenders. Authorities are creating a registry of warned caravans to prevent evasion by changing municipalities. Additionally, a daily entry limit for non-residents has been set at 17,668 vehicles, of which only 3,700 can be private cars.

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Caravanist fined €60,000 in less than nine hours in Ibiza

08.06.2026 Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera SPA Original source

Ibiza tightens camper van rules: fines up to €30,000

14.05.2026 motorpasion.com SPA Original source

Fines up to €30,000 for 30 caravans parking on Ibiza's rustic land

13.05.2026 okdiario.com SPA Original source

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