Spanish couple lives in a camper van for four years on 100 euros per week

A Spanish couple aged 22 with a combined monthly income of 2,170 euros analyzed their expenses. They plan to buy a used motorhome for 15,000–30,000 euros. According to their calculations, the monthly cost of living in it would be 600–1,200 euros, including overnight stays, fuel, and maintenance.

The Carcaracol motorhome area in Alcalá de Guadaíra is fully booked for the weekend of April 18th due to the Copa del Rey final in Seville. Rising hotel prices in the capital have forced fans to seek alternative accommodation in nearby municipalities. Demand for motorhomes has also increased due to the coincidence with the start of the April Fair.

Motorhome use has become a primary accommodation alternative in Seville for the Copa del Rey final on April 18th. Designated areas have been nearly full since March, with an expected 700 motorhomes tripling normal spring weekend numbers. High demand is driven by increased hotel prices and the coincidence with the start of the April Fair.

The article addresses questions about selecting and renting motorhomes. It describes the main types of constructions: profile, integral, cab-over, and Class C, as well as the differences between motorhomes and caravans.

The Valencian company AC-LLAR, specializing in the sale and rental of motorhomes and camper vans, has opened a new dealership in Alicante. The facility covers 4,160 square meters and initially displays ten vehicles. According to ASEICAR, sales of motorhomes and campers in Spain increased by 84.3% in February compared to the same period last year.

A woman from Ourense embarked on a three-month European tour in a converted motorhome that doubled as a mobile bookstore featuring Spanish and Galician literature. She covered 13,000 kilometers across 11 countries starting in January 2025, selling books to Spanish speakers and language students. The trip marked her 60th birthday and replaced her previous mobile book van business.