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French vanlifers winter in Spain: a 'bird migration' phenomenon

03.04.2026 12:57 1 min 2 sources РУС
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French vanlifers winter in Spain: a 'bird migration' phenomenon
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Many French people spend winter in warmer regions in their motorhomes, likened to bird migration. The trend is driven by low costs and dozens of free parking spots on the Spanish coast.

Many French people spend winter in warmer regions in their motorhomes, a phenomenon compared to bird migration. The trend is attributed to low prices, including dozens of free parking spots for motorhomes on the Spanish coast. For instance, retirees from Hérault have been wintering in Spain for four years, ending their journey in Málaga.

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Updated: 19.09.2026

Sin plomo 95

$2.24 /l

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