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Spain: Camper squatting and Villas Caravaning occupation — residents demand security

23.07.2026 01:35 1 min 2 sources
La Verdad SPA + 1 more
Spain: Camper squatting and Villas Caravaning occupation — residents demand security
Original source: La Verdad

In Brief

Spain sees a rise in illegal occupation of parked motorhomes and campers. On Thursday, a group entered the closed Villas Caravaning site and occupied a sealed mobile home.

In Spain, cases of illegal occupation of parked motorhomes, caravans and campers are on the rise. According to ASEICAR, the country's fleet of such vehicles exceeds 230,000 units. The incidents are linked to the growing popularity of caravanning and housing problems, with vehicles used as permanent homes.

On Thursday, a group of people entered the closed Villas Caravaning site and occupied one of the sealed mobile homes. Capfun's representative in Spain, Nathalie Lacroix, confirmed the illegal occupation. Neighbors contacted the police, and the company is asking for increased patrols and dialogue with the town hall.

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Villas Caravaning hit by new squatting, residents demand more security

23.07.2026 La Verdad SPA Original source

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