In Rivas-Vaciamadrid (Madrid), a caravan of 10 square meters has been listed for rent at 600 euros per month. The owner describes it as a 'first internal floor without a lift' and clarifies that it is not intended for travel, but only for living on a private plot. The listing has caused a stir on social media, as such housing hardly meets residential requirements in Spain. Presenter Alfonso Arús called the ad 'surreal' due to the mismatch between price and conditions.
Meanwhile, in Malaga, now the second most expensive province for rent in Spain, residents increasingly consider caravans as permanent housing. Renting a caravan costs about 400 euros per month, while a studio costs between 800 and 900 euros. Authorities in San Luis announced that the motorhome area in Punta Prima will become paid from the start of the next tourist season: the number of spaces will increase from 7 to 18, with electricity and internet points. Users are divided: tourists mostly agree to pay for improved services but criticize comparisons to camping, while those living in vans out of necessity fear the fee will deprive them of their last affordable option.