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Social camping is not an option

08.07.2026 21:20 1 min 1 source
publico.es SPA
Social camping is not an option
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In Spain, particularly in tourist-heavy regions like Ibiza and Málaga, settlements of caravans and camper vans are proliferating as families struggle to afford housing. The Málaga city council issued an ultimatum to residents of such a settlement at Sacaba Beach, threatening to tow vehicles, but suspended the action after protests. The underlying issue is driven by high housing costs and uncontrolled tourism, with authorities offering no real solutions beyond the idea of a social camping site, which critics view as a defeat in the fight for adequate housing.

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Social camping is not an option

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