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Motorhomes in Spain: paid parking in Punta Prima and housing alternative in Málaga

08.06.2026 15:08 1 min 2 sources
Menorca - Es diari SPA + 1 more
Motorhomes in Spain: paid parking in Punta Prima and housing alternative in Málaga
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In Brief

San Luis authorities introduce fees for motorhome parking in Punta Prima, while in Málaga vans become an alternative to expensive rental housing

On Menorca, in Punta Prima, motorhome parking will become paid from the start of the next tourist season. The project includes renovation: the number of spaces will increase from 7 to 18, with electricity and internet points. Management will be handed over to a private company for a pilot period.

Two tariffs will be introduced: a general one (overnight stay up to 72 hours, in July-August up to 48) and a cheaper one for grey water disposal only. Users are divided: tourists mostly agree to pay for improved services but criticise the comparison with camping, while those living in vans out of necessity fear the fee will deprive them of their last affordable spot, potentially worsening the shortage of seasonal workers on the island.

In Málaga, the second most expensive province for rent in Spain, residents increasingly consider motorhomes as permanent housing. Renting a motorhome costs about 400 euros per month, while a studio costs 800 to 900 euros. This is linked to rising housing prices, making it difficult for many to rent an apartment.

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Charging for motorhomes in Punta Prima reignites debate: living on wheels by choice or necessity

08.06.2026 Menorca - Es diari SPA

Motorhomes as an alternative to renting in Malaga

05.06.2026 Diario ABC SPA

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Updated: 06.06.2026

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