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Residents in Torrox complain about camper vans by the river

07.02.2026 13:50 1 min 1 source РУС
InSpanje.nl NLD
Residents in Torrox complain about camper vans by the river
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Residents in the Spanish town of Torrox are again reporting issues with camper vans parked at the river mouth. They complain about accumulated waste, illegal dumping of wastewater, and stays exceeding the permitted 24-hour limit. The problem is exacerbated by a lack of proper sanitation facilities and, according to locals, insufficient enforcement by the authorities.

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Residents in Torrox complain about camper vans by the river

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