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Spain Allows Motorhomes to Park on Streets Like Regular Cars

29.06.2026 18:12 1 min 2 sources РУС
Nevasport.com SPA + 1 more
Spain Allows Motorhomes to Park on Streets Like Regular Cars
Original source: Nevasport.com

In Brief

A new Spanish traffic regulation explicitly allows motorhomes and campers to park on urban streets like other vehicles, provided they stay within their dimensions and don't discharge fluids. Municipalities can't discriminate against them.

A change to Spain's General Traffic Regulations, published in the BOE, now explicitly regulates the parking of motorhomes and campers on urban streets. Under the new rule, such vehicles may park on equal terms with other cars, provided they do not extend beyond their dimensions, rest only on their tires, and do not discharge fluids.

Municipalities retain the right to set general parking restrictions (time, payment), but they cannot discriminate against motorhomes compared to other traffic. Previously, many municipalities exploited the lack of clarity to expel motorhomes and campers from their streets and even propose fines.

Spain has about 365,000 caravanning units, of which 96,000 are motorhomes and 26,000 are campers.

DGT Clarification

Due to an increase in fines, the DGT clarified the difference between parking and camping. Overnight stays and cooking inside the van are allowed in public parking lots, but any external elements—awning, chairs, fold-out windows—are considered illegal camping. On the coast, the Coastal Law applies, with fines up to 6000 euros for occupying the coastal zone. It is recommended to use internal curtains and apps to check fine-free zones.

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Spain allows motorhomes and campervans to park on streets like any other vehicle

29.06.2026 Nevasport.com SPA Original source

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