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Matosinhos Municipality Orders Closure of Illegal Motorhome Park

02.09.2026 19:04 1 min 1 source РУС
Jornal de Notícias POR
Matosinhos Municipality Orders Closure of Illegal Motorhome Park
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The Matosinhos Municipality has ordered the closure of a motorhome park in Perafita, located on private land, due to its illegal status. The site, situated near a restaurant, falls within the National Ecological Reserve, making it unsuitable for parking. Authorities are finalizing a municipal regulation for motorhome tourism, while police patrols during the summer prohibited overnight stays on beaches.

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