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Ibiza police dismantle illegal caravan settlement in Ses Salines Natural Park

04.06.2026 11:44 2 min 4 sources
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Ibiza police dismantle illegal caravan settlement in Ses Salines Natural Park
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In Brief

Police in Sant Josep dismantled an illegal settlement of 12 caravans and a tent in the Ses Salines Natural Park on Ibiza. Ten fines of €10,000 to €30,000 were issued, and three caravans were seized. Kitchens, fire remains, gas cylinders, batteries, and generators were found on site.

On June 2, police in Sant Josep (Ibiza) dismantled an illegal settlement of twelve caravans and a tent within the protected Ses Salines Natural Park. The settlement appeared within hours; some caravan owners had moved there after being evicted from another location.

Consequences

  • Ten reports were filed for overnight stays in rural areas with the aggravating factor of being in a protected zone (under Law 5/2024).
  • Fines range from €10,000 to €30,000.
  • Three caravans were seized, and a fourth is planned for seizure.
  • Kitchens, fire remains, gas cylinders, batteries, and generators were found, posing safety and environmental risks. About half a ton of rubbish was left after the eviction.

The municipality announced a special summer campaign to detect and prevent caravan parking outside campsites.

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Police dismantle illegal caravan settlement in Ses Salines Natural Park

04.06.2026 Noudiari.es SPA

Illegal caravan settlement evicted from Ibiza natural park

04.06.2026 Diario de Ibiza SPA

Sant Josep police dismantle illegal caravan settlement in Ses Salines Natural Park

04.06.2026 Cadena SER SPA

Ibiza police dismantle illegal settlement of a dozen caravans in natural park

03.06.2026 Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera SPA

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