The Dark Side of Traveling with Motorhomes and Caravans in Spain
Spain is experiencing a surge in motorhome and caravan registrations: up 84% in February 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. This has led to over...
Spain is experiencing a surge in motorhome and caravan registrations: up 84% in February 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. This has led to overcrowded parking, conflicts with locals, and increased beach litter (Santander collects 220% more waste during peak season). The root cause is a shortage of equipped sites: Spain has about 1,400, while France, Germany, and the Netherlands have over 7,000. Local authorities are tightening rules: Tarifa introduced restrictions on long-term parking, and Málaga and Roquetas del Mar now limit motorhome stays to three days. A royal decree is being prepared to equalize parking rights, but previous harmonization attempts failed due to non-binding municipal compliance.