Municipalities in the province of Cádiz are stepping up controls on camper van parking as this form of tourism grows in popularity after the pandemic. In Cádiz, fines range from €80 to €200, Chiclana prohibits overnight stays outside campsites, and Tarifa carries out evictions due to environmental violations. Most towns lack dedicated infrastructure, and projects to create parking areas are progressing slowly.
Sales of motorhomes in Spain are rising in 2026, yet municipalities are imposing more restrictions on parking and overnight stays. The DGT has issued guidelines distinguishing overnight stays from camping, leaving regulation to local authorities. The bans are prompted by resident complaints about unsanitary behavior by some tourists, such as setting up awnings and washing with water discharge in parking lots. According to the author, such isolated cases harm the entire motorhome community.