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Study proposes limiting motorhomes on 24 beaches in Fuerteventura to combat overcrowding

28.06.2026 05:00 1 min 1 source
Atlántico Hoy SPA
Study proposes limiting motorhomes on 24 beaches in Fuerteventura to combat overcrowding
Original source: Atlántico Hoy

Researchers from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have published a study proposing parking limits for motorhomes on 24 beaches on the northern coast of Fuerteventura (between El Cotillo and Corralejo). The physical capacity of the beaches was estimated at 7,761 people, but after accounting for wind, rain, bird sensitivity, and lack of services, the effective capacity drops to 557 users. Based on this, the study recommends 159 parking spaces for the entire analyzed coastline to prevent unregulated parking and environmental damage.

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Study proposes limiting motorhomes on 24 beaches in Fuerteventura to combat overcrowding

28.06.2026 Atlántico Hoy SPA Original source

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