Motorhome as a tool for slow tourism: routes to celebrate Collodi and Dario Fo

The camper sharing platform Yescapa suggests three travel itineraries starting from Lucca. The routes include visits to San Gimignano and Volterra, historic villas around Lucca, and the Versilia coast with Lake Massaciuccoli.

Work to refurbish a former sports field into a motorhome area in Alice Bel Colle will begin in late April or early May. The project includes 5 to 10 parking spaces with electrical hook-ups and a wastewater disposal point. The municipality has also applied for regional funding of over 100,000 euros to create a multi-sport field adjacent to the parking area.

According to a study by the European sharing platform Yescapa, over 50% of users renting motorhomes in Italy are aged 25–34. Booking volume increased by 480% between 2020 and 2025, with 40% of trips lasting 4 to 6 days. Compact vans account for 33% of demand, and Spain is the most popular foreign destination, showing 25% growth largely driven by the Canary Islands.

The municipal council of Lecce has approved a 700,000 euro project to create an equipped parking area for 15 motorhomes. The site will include water and electricity hookups, a service block with showers and toilets, and a digital management system. Some camper associations have expressed criticism regarding technical aspects of the project.

The article provides an overview of the mobile housing market in Italy, covering motorhomes, caravans, and campervans. It examines historical aspects, key manufacturers, compares vehicle types with approximate cost ranges, and explains Italian regulatory requirements for living in mobile homes.

The municipality of Como has approved the expansion of the camper parking area in the Tavernola district. The 534,000 euro project will add 16 new spaces to the existing 10, with construction estimated at 120 days. The decision follows increased demand for parking spaces conveniently located near the highway and Lake Como.