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Balearic Islands tighten camper van rules amid rental crisis

11.06.2026 02:12 1 min 3 sources
Diario de Ibiza SPA + 2 more
Balearic Islands tighten camper van rules amid rental crisis

In Brief

Ibiza and Mallorca introduce fines up to €40,000 for illegal camper van parking. The crackdown comes as soaring rents force residents to live in vehicles.

The Balearic Islands are tightening rules on camper van and motorhome parking. On Ibiza, restrictions have been in place since 2024: vehicles cannot stay in one spot for more than three days, and since June 1, fines from €10,000 to €30,000 apply for parking without a campsite reservation. Entering a restricted zone without a permit during high season can result in a €10,000 fine. In summer 2025, one motorhome was fined for both violations, totaling up to €40,000.

On Mallorca, where average rent in Palma reached €18.6 per m² in February 2026, some residents are moving into campers. The municipality limits stays to 10 days in one place and imposes fines up to €1,500 for illegal parking, while also creating difficulties with registration for those living in vehicles.

Meanwhile, an ad on Ibiza offering a motorhome parked on a plot for €1,300 per month has sparked criticism on social media for its high price.

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Motorhome rental on a plot for €1,300 per month in Ibiza

27.04.2026 Diario de Ibiza SPA

Mallorca restricts camper living due to high rental prices

15.04.2026 motorpasion.com SPA

Fine of up to 40,000 euros for parking a motorhome in a prohibited area in the Balearic Islands

14.04.2026 Telecinco SPA

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