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Spanish municipalities tighten parking rules for motorhomes amid surge in numbers

05.07.2026 00:10 1 min 3 sources
La Voz de Galicia SPA + 2 more
Spanish municipalities tighten parking rules for motorhomes amid surge in numbers
Original source: La Voz de Galicia

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Municipalities of Ribadeo and O Grove in Spain are introducing new regulations for motorhomes and campers due to a sharp increase in their numbers. Ribadeo proposes fines up to 300 euros, while O Grove prepares a ban on new campsites and parking restrictions.

In Galicia, Spain, municipalities are tightening regulations on parking and overnight stays of motorhomes and other living vehicles. Ribadeo has put forward a draft ordinance for public consultation, restricting such activities on public roads. The move is driven by a surge in numbers: according to DGT, the count of motorhomes in Spain rose from 48,000 in 2015 to 137,000 in 2025.

The draft prohibits overnight stays with deployment of external equipment (awnings, chairs, tables), waste dumping, and noise outside designated areas. Fines range from 100 to 300 euros, plus 150 euros for vehicle towing and storage.

In O Grove, the situation is more stringent. Local authorities are preparing urgent regulations that, according to sources, include a 15-year ban on new campsites in favor of glamping, as well as restrictions on motorhome parking due to overcrowding and infrastructure strain. Tourism associations Emgrobes and Aprometur support these plans, calling for a specific regulation by summer 2024 and creation of equipped parking zones.

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