The Government of Cantabria, meeting in Meruelo, has approved a new decree regulating campsites and motorhome service areas. The document streamlines bureaucratic procedures and relaxes technical requirements for opening new sites.
Key changes
- Removal of the maximum number of spaces in service areas.
- Reduction of minimum lane width to 3 metres.
- Elimination of outdated requirements (mandatory medical room, dressing room, telephone service).
- Clarification of criteria defining when a motorhome is considered camping.
- Improved accessibility and fire safety standards.
The decree reduces the number of articles to 44. It also allows the creation of public motorhome parking in areas of special tourist interest, which, according to Cadena SER, has drawn criticism from environmental associations. The decree enters into force upon publication and aims to manage growing demand and reduce informal parking.