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Canary Islands to regulate camper van parking: free camping banned

27.07.2026 08:35 2 min 5 sources
Atlántico Hoy SPA + 4 more
Canary Islands to regulate camper van parking: free camping banned
Original source: Atlántico Hoy

In Brief

The Canary Islands government is preparing its first regulation for campsites and motorhome parking, banning free camping for tourist purposes. The decree sets mandatory requirements including waste disposal points, showers, and EV charging stations.

The Canary Islands government has acknowledged a legal gap of more than 30 years (since 1995) in regulating camper tourism. It is now preparing a first regulation, expected to come into force by September 15 (according to one source) or in April–May (according to another).

Key provisions

  • Free camping banned: any tourist-related overnight stay of motorhomes and campers outside official campsites is prohibited. Violators face sanctions under tourism law.
  • Mandatory campsite requirements: grey and black water disposal point, showers and toilets (one set per 20 parking spaces), EV charging stations for sites with more than 30 spaces, information boards in five languages, and a pet exercise area.

The draft decree has been sent to the Advisory Council. After its opinion, the document will return to the government for final approval. Municipalities will decide the specific locations and number of zones. The decision follows complaints from the tourism sector about parking and traffic issues.

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Canary Islands government admits 30-year legal gap for motorhome tourism

26.07.2026 Atlántico Hoy SPA Original source

Canary Islands decree bans free camping for motorhomes

23.07.2026 ondafuerteventura.es SPA Original source

Canary Islands caravan decree bans wild camping and imposes over 10 requirements on campsites

23.07.2026 Canarias7 SPA Original source

Canary Islands government sends draft decree on camping and motorhome areas to advisory council

20.07.2026 elDiario.es SPA Original source

Canary Islands to introduce new regulations for motorhomes and caravans

22.02.2026 eldia.es SPA Original source

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