Over 500 motorhomes block TF-1 highway in Tenerife protest

Over 20,000 motorhomes have been recorded in the Canary Islands, generating tens of millions of euros annually. However, the lack of official sites with basic services and fragmented regulations hinder sector development.

On Saturday, more than 500 motorhomes and camper vans staged a protest on the TF-1 highway in Tenerife, driving in a convoy from San Miguel de Abona to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Organizers, the G3A Federation and the Tenerife Motorhome and Caravan Association (ACAT), reported a record number of participants for the Canary Islands. Protesters demand the removal of parking restrictions imposed by several municipalities, the creation of facilities for disposing of grey and black water, and a unified regulatory framework distinguishing certified motorhomes from wild camping in vans. The action highlights the lack of an island-wide plan for motorhome service areas, leading to inconsistent and improvised measures by local authorities.

Over 500 motorhomes and camper vans occupied a section of highway TF-1 in Tenerife to protest stricter parking rules and lack of infrastructure. Participants highlighted systematic pressure from municipal authorities, who impose height and time limits. Owners demand the creation of wastewater disposal points and a clear distinction between parking and camping, noting that the archipelago has about 21,000 such vehicles.

On Saturday, a column of over 500 motorhomes occupied the TF-1 highway between San Miguel de Abona and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Participants protest against “systematic persecution” and the lack of waste disposal infrastructure. They demand the lifting of parking restrictions in municipalities like Arico and the creation of eco-points. Over 5,000 such vehicles are registered on Tenerife and 21,000 across the archipelago; the absence of uniform rules creates legal uncertainty.

More than 500 caravans, motorhomes and campers will take part in a protest on Tenerife against parking restrictions and the lack of infrastructure for emptying grey and black water. The protest, organized by the G3A Federation and the Association of Motorhome and Caravan Owners of Tenerife (ACAT), will start in San Miguel de Abona and head to Santa Cruz. Organizers denounce discrimination and demand clear regulations and sufficient eco-points.

In Tenerife, a protest action by motorhome owners, organized by Federación G3A and ACAT Tenerife, will take place on Friday and Saturday. At least 500 vehicles are expected to participate. Participants demand creation of parking spaces and service areas for motorhomes, and an end to what they perceive as harassment by municipalities. They cite the eviction of 30 motorhomes in Candelaria last weekend as an example.

More than 500 motorhomes and campervans are set to protest across Tenerife on Saturday 25th April, organised by the Federation G3A and ACAT Tenerife. The demonstration addresses a lack of parking and facilities for the Canary Islands' 15,000 registered motorhomes, as well as the 12,000 arriving annually by ferry. The route, pending approval, will pass through Granadilla, Abades, Candelaria, and Santa Cruz.

Motorhome owners held a protest in Tenerife on April 25, demanding legal parking areas and service points. According to the ACAT association, there are 15,000 registered such vehicles in the Canary Islands, but municipalities often install illegal signs prohibiting their parking. Key demands include the establishment of 'ecological points' for dumping wastewater and refilling clean water, of which there are only two on the island.