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Record in the EU in 2025 for Motorhomes and Camping

14.04.2026 08:41 1 min 2 sources
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Record in the EU in 2025 for Motorhomes and Camping
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In 2025, the EU recorded 413 million overnight stays in campsites and motorhome parks, accounting for 13.4% of the total. Compared to 2015, overnight stays at such sites increased by 28.5%, with 67% of them occurring in the summer months. France leads with 154 million overnight stays, followed by Spain, Italy, and Germany.

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