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Spaniards move into motorhomes due to housing crisis

23.05.2026 11:17 1 min 1 source РУС
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In Spain, 70% of people under 34 cannot leave their parents' home due to unaffordable housing. Some are turning to motorhomes and camper vans as a solution. Antonio Domenech, a teacher from Madrid, has lived in a motorhome since 2019, cutting monthly costs from €300 for a room to €20. Massage therapist Yamile Mora on Ibiza paid €550 per month for a camper van without a shower, but after an illegal settlement of 200 people was evicted, she was left homeless.

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