Italian motorhome market hits record growth

Sales of new motorhomes in Italy rose by 10.56% in 2025, with the market reaching €8.5 billion. Meanwhile, residents of Baratti Bay report illegal overnight parking of campers in blue zones, raising tensions ahead of summer.

A 1734 painting of St. Francis of Assisi by Gaetano Lapis, housed in the Church of the Holy Trinity in Gubbio, has undergone restoration. The Camper Club Gubbio funded the repair of the canvas tear and paint layer damage. Restorer Anna Morena carried out the work. The restored artwork will be returned to the community on September 5, 2026, during a Franciscan gathering marking the 800th anniversary of the saint's death.

A 65-year-old resident of Pesaro was detained by police after pointing a gun at a group of young people inside a camper van. The incident occurred on the night between Saturday and Sunday in the Borgo Santa Maria district. The conflict arose from the man's annoyance at noise from the group, while the young people claimed they felt they were being watched. The man, who holds a valid firearms license and has no prior criminal record, was released pending trial on charges of aggravated threats with a firearm. The gun has been seized, and confiscation is being considered.

Michel, a motorhome owner, received a notice to pay €119.36 for a toll road passage in Italy that he took in September 2020. He claims he paid €80.5 on site, but the Italian highway company tracked him down in France six years later and demands additional payment. Michel intends to contest the claim.

Red Shore Games has released Campsite Hustle! Management Simulator, a first-person management game, into Early Access. Players manage an outdoor shop and a campsite, hire workers, expand the area, and handle unexpected events. The game supports English interface and subtitles.

The municipality of Fossacesia has published a tender for the concession of a camper van parking area on the southern promenade (Grotte district). The 1,800 sq m site can accommodate 20 campers, starting price €11,000 per year, concession term three years. Bids are accepted until 12:00 on June 13, 2026.