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French motorhome owners winter in Spain, likening it to bird migration

31.05.2026 05:07 1 min 2 sources
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French motorhome owners winter in Spain, likening it to bird migration
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In Brief

Many French people spend winter in warmer regions in their motorhomes, attracted by low prices and dozens of free parking spots on the Spanish coast. Retirees from Hérault have been wintering in Spain for four years, ending their route in Málaga.

Many French people spend winter in warmer regions in their motorhomes, a phenomenon compared to bird migration. The main reason cited is prices: dozens of free parking spots for motorhomes are available on the Spanish coast.

For example, retirees from the Hérault department have been wintering in Spain for four consecutive years, ending their route in Málaga.

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🇪🇸 Spain — fuel prices

Updated: 06.06.2026

Diesel

$1.92 /l

€1.66 · £1.43/l

91 of 132

pricier than 68% of countries

Petrol

$1.81 /l

€1.57 · £1.36/l

92 of 133

pricier than 68% of countries

LPG

$1.21 /l

€1.05 · £0.90/l

40 of 48

pricier than 81% of countries

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