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In Eskişehir, parking of caravans on streets and roads has been banned in six districts. The decision was made by UKOME to ensure vehicle circulation and maintain traffic order. The ban applies to travel trailers and motorhomes in the Sümer, Kırmızıtoprak, Vişnelik, Osmangazi, Hoşnudiye, and Orhangazi districts. Violators will face fines under Road Traffic Law No. 2918.
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Authorities in Bodrum, together with the national property office and Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, are conducting inspections of caravans and tents placed in unauthorized areas. During a raid in the Kabakum area, caravan owners were required to remove their vehicles, and one unattended caravan was towed away. Tents on beaches and archaeological sites are also being checked, with unattended tents removed after official procedures. The efforts will continue through regular patrols.
Rize Municipality has begun removing caravans left at various locations, primarily along the coast, after the deadline for owners to move them expired. Owners were given until August 20, 2026, to remove their vehicles. During the operation, supervised by municipal police, caravans were loaded onto tow trucks and taken away. Similar removals will continue within the municipality's boundaries according to its regulations.
In Seferihisar (Izmir), local residents complain about the growing number of caravans on the coastline, which create visual and noise pollution. In Datça (Muğla), inspections of camping with caravans and tents in forested areas and beaches have been intensified due to fire risk; violators are being removed.
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In Datça district of Muğla province, Turkey, inspections of tent camps and caravan sites in forests and coastal areas have been intensified. Violators are warned and removed; checks continue all season.
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The Beypazarı municipality has announced a ban on camping, tent pitching and caravan stays at the Karagöl recreation area until September 30, 2026. The ban is part of forest fire prevention measures adopted by the Bolu governorate, within whose borders the area lies. Picnicking is allowed only between 10:00 and 20:00.
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Maltepe municipality, with police and traffic units, removes illegally parked caravans from the coast. Inspections have been held since 2024 and will continue through 2025-2026.
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The municipality of Ayvalık announced a ban on long-term and disorderly caravan parking in coastal areas, parks, and along roadsides. The decision follows a UKOME regulation. The measure aims to preserve public order, protect the environment, and ensure traffic and pedestrian safety. Joint patrols with gendarmerie will continue at Altınova, Badavut, Sarımsaklı beaches, Çamlık, and Cunda Patricia areas.
The Sinop Municipality has ordered the removal of caravans from the northern shores of Bostancılı and Abalı. Owners have five days to relocate their vehicles; otherwise, they will be towed to an impound lot.
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Bursa's UKOME unanimously banned caravan parking around Hüdavendigar Park and several streets after resident complaints. Enforcement is split between traffic police for vehicles over 750 kg and municipal police for lighter ones.
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Balıkesir municipality banned caravans and motorhomes from parking on streets and roadsides in Ayvalık, allowing only designated campsites, after complaints about chaos and littering.
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Ayvalık municipality has banned parking of motorhomes and caravans on streets and coast outside designated lots. Violators face fines.
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Residents of the Riva neighborhood in Beykoz, Istanbul, are protesting the uncontrolled parking of dozens of caravans along the coastline and in forested areas. According to HaberTürk TV, about 50 caravans have occupied public spaces, causing noise and pollution. Locals say access to the shore is blocked and the area has turned into a shantytown. Caravan owners blame the lack of affordable, licensed caravan parks.
In the 2026 summer season, caravans have occupied public beaches and free parking lots along the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Marmara coasts, turning them into semi-permanent caravan neighborhoods. Local residents and day-trippers report lack of space, environmental pollution, and violation of the principle of public coastal access. The municipality of İznik ordered all caravans removed from public areas by July 20, 2026, threatening legal action. Turkish law distinguishes parking from camping: deploying awnings, furniture, or leaving waste constitutes illegal occupation.
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In the Düzler and Kastri areas of Erdek, Turkey, local residents are complaining about caravans parking haphazardly, leaving trash and causing visual pollution. Complaints to the Erdek municipality have gone unanswered.
Vacant lots near Konyaaltı Beach in Antalya are allegedly being operated as unlicensed caravan parks, according to local residents. Mayor Cem Kotan stated that one such site was sealed but the seal was broken, prompting a criminal complaint to the prosecutor's office. Authorities warn that the only legal caravan park in the district is the municipal 50-space facility in Arapsuyu, and all other sites are illegal.
A tense situation has developed on Riva Beach in the Beykoz district of Istanbul due to the long-term unauthorized parking of caravans. Local residents complain about noise and environmental pollution, as well as caravans blocking the coastal road, especially on weekends. Riva neighborhood head Mevlüt Eren stated that caravans are set up on land partly owned by the Istanbul Regional Directorate of Forestry and partly by private owners, without any permits. He noted that the lack of toilets and washbasins leads vacationers to use the forest for natural needs and light fires, creating a fire hazard in the pine forest. One caravan resident, Nurhan Koç, said she has been living there for about 15 months, considers the area private property, and sees no problem, emphasizing her right to freedom and that she causes no harm.
A new law in Turkey prohibits the non-agricultural use of farmland, targeting the conversion of fields into hobby gardens and recreational areas. Published in the Official Gazette, the regulation also covers containers, prefab homes, and tiny houses placed without permits. Such structures will be denied utility connections, and authorities face fines for illegal hookups.
The Erdek Municipality's police department is conducting inspections in Manastır Bay and the Kapıdağ region, targeting caravans parked on public land. Owners of caravans parked in violation of rules have been issued notices. Caravans not removed within the given period are towed to an impound lot. Authorities urge caravan owners to use designated camping and parking areas.
Kemal Atay, head of the Antalya Camping and Caravan Association, highlighted serious issues with parking and entry bans for caravans. Owners demand infrastructure with water supply and waste disposal, not free services. Caravans are legal vehicles, and prohibition signs are being challenged in court.