Burgos: A Village to Watch the Solar Eclipse from a Camper Van

The average price of a new motorhome in Spain does not fall below €70,000. The main buyers are seniors with medium to high purchasing power who value nature and sustainability. The caravanning sector has been growing since 2020. The Atlantic Caravaning Show in Vigo features over 400 vehicles from 20 brands. Exhibitors call for regulation similar to France's to address parking and overcrowding issues.

On Saturday morning, a caravan with severe damage after hitting a pole was spotted on the AC-550 road in Muros, Spain. A video shared on social media showed a partially detached side wall and a damaged wheel. While moving, the vehicle lost fragments of its structure over several hundred meters. The reasons why the driver continued driving have not been disclosed; emergency services arrived to clear debris and ensure safety.

The Villaviciosa City Council has approved a plan to create a motorhome area at the local campsite. The project includes 50 spaces for transit motorhomes with full services. The new area will be private and paid, unlike the municipal area in El Salín with 8 spaces opened in 2024. The decision aims to meet growing demand for motorhome tourism in Asturias.

Spanish manufacturer Benimar has introduced the Yrteo 2026 range, combining the spaciousness of a motorhome with the maneuverability of a camper van. The models are 2.14 m wide, 18 cm narrower than standard motorhomes, and built on a Ford Transit chassis. Two versions are available: Yrteo 840 (5.99 m) and Yrteo 861 (6.69 m), both with 2.0 EcoBlue diesel engines (130 or 165 hp) and an optional 8-speed automatic transmission. Prices start at €60,000, roughly €25,000 less than a Volkswagen California.

A statement by the Federation of Business Associations of Tarifa (FAET) calling for urgent action against overnight stays by motorhomes and camper vans in Los Carriles and Los Lances Norte sparked over 400 comments and more than 100,000 views on social media. Most users criticized FAET for using environmental arguments to defend the interests of hotels and campsites, pointing out that the entrepreneurs themselves violate regulations. Motorhome travelers highlighted their year-round contribution to the local economy and called for clear regulation instead of new bans.

The family blog 'Don’t worry be camper' traveled by campervan through the province of Jaén (Spain). The route started in Pegalajar, passed the Mirador de las 7 Pilillas viewpoint, the town of Torres with its giant swing, and ended in Bedmar. Along the way, they visited the olive oil producer Aceites Melgarejo and the sweet workshop Flor de Mágina.