Municipality becomes more camper-friendly

A new equipped motorhome parking area has been inaugurated in Torrita di Siena. The facility with 10 stalls, waste disposal and water hook-up points was built from scratch with total investments of 64 thousand euros, 20 thousand of which were contributed by the Tuscany Region. The area is located in the Torrita scalo zone on land donated by the local "Circolo Arts" association.

The Fit Your Camper exhibition in Bologna from April 9 to 12, 2026 will feature a custom Iveco Tigrotto 4x4 motorhome. The 7-ton vehicle is equipped with a 900-watt solar system, 608 Ah battery, and 9 kW inverter. The specially designed body with independent suspension is intended for extreme off-road use.

Two motorhomes parked on Via Togliatti in the Italian town of Sestu were completely destroyed by fire overnight. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the Carabinieri are investigating the incident by reviewing CCTV footage to determine the cause of the fire.

The second part of a television report follows a couple traveling through Tuscany in a motorhome. Petra and Rüdiger Erbslöh explore the region for three weeks, visiting cities such as Florence, Montepulciano, and San Gimignano. The program aired on March 14, 2026, on the WDR channel.

A second equipped motorhome area will open in Porto Sant'Elpidio by summer. The new zone on Via Milano will be granted under a three-year concession, with a maximum stay of 72 hours and fees ranging from 12 to 43 euros. The project is part of a 5-million-euro urban regeneration plan.

A private entrepreneur has proposed creating a camper parking area at the "Lavello" restaurant parking lot in Calolziocorte. The local opposition group has raised concerns about potential conflicts with residents and increased workload for municipal offices.