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Spain's motorhome boom: from tourism to housing and parking woes

25.07.2026 07:16 1 min 2 sources
La Voz de Galicia SPA + 1 more
Spain's motorhome boom: from tourism to housing and parking woes
Original source: Confidencial Digital

In Brief

Motorhome numbers in Spain tripled in a decade, sales rose 19% in 2025. The A Mariña region faces parking shortages; municipalities draft regulations.

Spain is experiencing a surge in motorhome popularity. According to the Directorate-General for Traffic, the number of motorhomes has tripled over the past decade — from 48,000 to nearly 137,000 — with the sector growing 185% since 2015. The Caravaning Alicante fair confirmed steady market growth: 6,067 new leisure vehicles were registered in 2025, and motorhome sales rose 19%.

Motorhomes are increasingly used as second or even primary homes due to the unaffordable housing market. This strains infrastructure. In the A Mariña region (Lugo), Viveiro has only 8 designated spots but saw over 50 motorhomes this week. Municipalities including Ribadeo and Viveiro are drafting ordinances to limit parking and overnight stays, while Foz plans to introduce service fees.

Traffic rules allow motorhomes to stop and park like regular cars, but setting up awnings and tables is considered camping and may be prohibited.

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25.07.2026 La Voz de Galicia SPA Original source

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