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Residents of Alcobendas complain about violations in the motorhome parking area during the Climbing World Cup

04.06.2026 12:05 1 min 1 source РУС
LA MORALEJA SPA
Residents of Alcobendas complain about violations in the motorhome parking area during the Climbing World Cup
Original source: LA MORALEJA

In the El Juncal neighborhood of Alcobendas (Spain), local residents expressed dissatisfaction with the parking of motorhomes linked to the Climbing World Cup. According to them, the parking exceeded permitted parameters: motorhomes occupied more space than allowed, and their owners placed furniture and other items on the street. The city council stated that it had already identified violations and is monitoring the situation, emphasizing the temporary nature of the measure, which is only in effect during the competition.

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Residents of Alcobendas complain about violations in the motorhome parking area during the Climbing World Cup

04.06.2026 LA MORALEJA SPA Original source

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