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09.02.2026 13:06 1 min 1 source РУС

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Spain's motorhome boom: from tourism to housing and parking woes — Original source: Confidencial Digital

The Caravaning Alicante exhibition confirmed the sustained growth of the caravanning market in Spain. Motorhomes and camper vans are increasingly used as second or even primary residences due to housing market inaccessibility. In 2025, 6,067 new recreational vehicles were registered in Spain, with motorhome sales increasing by 19%.

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Caravans and motorhomes become alternative housing in Spain

The Caravaning Alicante exhibition confirmed the sustained growth of the caravanning market in Spain. Motorhomes and camper vans are increasingly used...

09.02.2026 Confidencial Digital SPA Original source

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