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Canary Islands Government Acknowledges Over 30-Year Legal Gap in Campervan Tourism

26.07.2026 12:46 1 min 1 source РУС
Tenerife Weekly News ENG
Canary Islands Government Acknowledges Over 30-Year Legal Gap in Campervan Tourism
Original source: Tenerife Weekly News

The Canary Islands government is finalising new regulations for outdoor accommodation to address legal gaps that have existed for over 30 years. The new rules are expected to come into effect before 15 September, pending approval from the Consultative Council and the Government Council. Director General for Tourism Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Martínez acknowledged the lack of regulation since 1995. The government lacks official statistics on existing sites, but user numbers can reach tens of thousands during peak seasons.

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