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Canary Islands to regulate camper stops after 30-year legal gap

27.07.2026 06:00 2 min 4 sources РУС
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Canary Islands to regulate camper stops after 30-year legal gap
Original source: elDiario.es

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The Canary Islands government is preparing its first regulation for campsites and motorhome stops, banning free camping. The draft decree has been sent to the advisory council, with entry into force expected by September 15.

The Canary Islands government has acknowledged a legal gap of more than 30 years in regulating motorhome tourism and is preparing its first regulation to organize campsites and motorhome stops. The document, drafted by the Ministry of Tourism, has been sent to the Advisory Council and is expected to enter into force by September 15.

According to the draft, free parking of motorhomes and campers for tourist purposes will be prohibited outside official campsites. Violators face sanctions under tourism law. Legal campsites must meet at least 12 mandatory requirements, including a grey and black water disposal point, showers and toilets at a ratio of one set per 20 pitches, electric vehicle charging stations for more than 30 pitches, information boards in five languages, and a pet exercise area.

The exact number of existing stops is unknown due to the lack of previous registration. After receiving the council's opinion, the draft will return to the government for final approval.

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