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Malaga begins eviction of caravan camp on Sacaba beach amid housing crisis

09.07.2026 17:02 1 min 3 sources
RUSSPAIN English Spain News ENG + 2 more
Malaga begins eviction of caravan camp on Sacaba beach amid housing crisis
Original source: RUSSPAIN English Spain News

In Brief

Police in Malaga started evicting about 60 motorhomes from Sacaba beach. Residents, mostly workers, cannot afford rent due to soaring prices. Activists demand negotiations.

On 8 July 2026, Malaga police began evicting an illegal motorhome settlement on Sacaba beach. The operation involves two operational support groups and four patrol cars. According to the city council, the voluntary departure deadline expired on 7 July; most of the nearly 200 vehicles left, but about 60 remained, prompting enforcement.

Residents say around 140 families live there — mostly workers who cannot afford rental housing due to soaring prices. According to Idealista, the average sale price of housing in Malaga rose from 2100 euros per square metre in 2021 to 3784 euros, and rents nearly doubled to 16.5 euros per square metre. Residents and activists claim the city offered no alternative housing and demand negotiations.

Nearby apartment dwellers have complained for years about grey and black water being dumped on the sand, noise, fires and drug dealing. Caravan community representatives say they are working people and ask not for eviction but for dignified conditions.

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Málaga Begins Eviction of Caravan Camp Amid Housing Crisis

09.07.2026 RUSSPAIN English Spain News ENG Original source

Málaga police begin eviction of beachside caravan community at Sacaba Beach

08.07.2026 andaluciatoday.com ENG Original source

Malaga motorhome owners refuse to leave illegal settlement

06.07.2026 Sur in English ENG Original source

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