The municipality of Ribadeo (Galicia) has opened public consultation on a draft ordinance regulating parking and overnight stays of motorhomes, campers, and other living vehicles on public roads and spaces. The move follows a sharp increase in such vehicles: according to DGT, their number grew from 48,000 to 137,000 between 2015 and 2025.
The document prohibits overnight stays with deployment of external equipment (awnings, chairs, tables), waste dumping, and noise, except in designated areas. Fines for violations will range from 100 to 300 euros, plus 150 euros for towing and storage.
In O Grove, tourism associations Emgrobes and Aprometur have backed the municipality's plans to regulate motorhome parking. They demand a special regulation by summer 2024 to reduce street congestion and protect natural areas, stressing the need for equipped parking zones and enforcement.