In Spain, more people are choosing to live in motorhomes. According to the program 'Herrera en COPE', this saves an average of 400 euros per month. The country has about 365,000 such vehicles, with over 7,000 new and 31,000 used sold last year. A change in traffic rules allowed motorhomes to park in cities, but legally they are not recognized as housing.
Ailen, a young woman, left her apartment and now lives in a motorhome, aiming to become a digital nomad. She works for a company outside Spain, allowing her to travel. This lifestyle became more popular after the 2020 pandemic.
However, there is another side. José, a resident of Palma de Mallorca and father of a four-month-old baby, bought a caravan because he couldn't afford rent. In the Son Hugo area, the number of caravans grew from 20 to 200 in four years, with about 400 people living there, mostly employed but without access to housing due to average rents of about 1500 euros per month. Residents face difficulties with registration, health insurance, and school enrollment, as well as restrictions on long-term stays.