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Rise in camper and caravan travel in Spain brings parking and waste problems

08.07.2026 05:05 1 min 1 source
spanjevandaag.com NLD
Rise in camper and caravan travel in Spain brings parking and waste problems
Original source: spanjevandaag.com

The growing popularity of camper and caravan travel in Spain is causing issues in tourist areas. In February, new vehicle registrations increased by 84% compared to the previous year.

Some municipalities, such as Tarifa, have tightened parking regulations due to overcrowded lots and increased litter. The industry association points to a lack of infrastructure: Spain has only about 1,400 official camper stops, while France, Germany and the Netherlands have over 7,000.

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The Downside of Traveling with Motorhomes and Caravans in Spain

16.03.2026 spanjevandaag.com NLD Original source

🇪🇸 Spain — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Sin plomo 95

$1.80 /l

€1.57 · £1.33/l

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pricier than 72% of countries

Sin plomo 98

$2.01 /l

€1.76 · £1.50/l

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pricier than 72% of countries

Gasóleo A

$1.81 /l

€1.58 · £1.35/l

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pricier than 71% of countries

Gasóleo Premium

$1.95 /l

€1.71 · £1.45/l

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pricier than 54% of countries

GLP

$1.22 /l

€1.07 · £0.91/l

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pricier than 86% of countries

GNC

$1.66 /l

€1.45 · £1.23/l

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pricier than 53% of countries

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