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In Spain, the popularity of motorhomes and caravans is growing, with 372,500 such vehicles registered. According to Carlos Medina of Riojavans in Navarrete, domestic tourism increased after the pandemic, and more people have taken up this way of traveling.
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In Spain, the popularity of motorhomes and caravans is growing, with 372,500 such vehicles registered. According to Carlos Medina of Riojavans in Nava...
In Spain, the popularity of motorhomes and caravans is growing, with 372,500 such vehicles registered. According to Carlos Medina of Riojavans in Navarrete, domestic tourism increased after the pandemic, and more people have taken up this way of traveling.
Spain — fuel prices
Updated: 15.08.2026
Sin plomo 95
$2.02 /l
€1.74 · £1.49/l
119 of 143
pricier than 83% of countries
Sin plomo 98
$2.21 /l
€1.91 · £1.63/l
77 of 95
pricier than 80% of countries
Gasóleo A
$2.16 /l
€1.87 · £1.60/l
121 of 143
pricier than 84% of countries
Gasóleo Premium
$2.29 /l
€1.98 · £1.69/l
24 of 41
pricier than 56% of countries
GLP
$1.28 /l
€1.10 · £0.94/l
49 of 55
pricier than 87% of countries
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$1.85 /l
€1.60 · £1.37/l
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pricier than 53% of countries
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Tourism in Spain is undergoing a shift driven by increasing demand for motorhome and camper van travel. This segment has grown significantly post-pandemic, attracting tourists who value freedom of movement and wish to avoid crowds. The rental market is expanding, making this type of travel more accessible, although registrations of compact campers saw temporary dips in August and October 2024.
In Spain, motorhomes are increasingly used as permanent housing due to unaffordable rents. One interviewee, Antonio, invested €30,000 in a 7 sq m motorhome, tired of shared flats and job uncertainty. Couple Alan and Jaume chose a motorhome over an apartment, finding it more affordable. Industry professionals warn that such vehicles neither cause nor solve Spain's housing crisis.
The municipal motorhome area in Tapia de Casariego (Asturias) has completed its first year of automated management. Since April 2025, it recorded 6,950 overnight stays and revenue exceeding €31,600. The 59-pitch facility attracted visitors from 36 countries, with an average stay of 1.69 nights. Automation, implemented with TripStop, improved occupancy control and reduced incidents.
The Spanish region of La Rioja is experiencing a significant increase in the popularity of motorhomes. Local authorities report a rise in tourists traveling in self-contained vehicles, which is boosting the development of infrastructure and services for this segment. As a result, measures are being considered to regulate parking and ensure comfort for both tourists and local residents.
Travelers in motorhomes and camper vans are stopping in Logroño, the capital of La Rioja. Some arrive with a planned route, others improvise, but all use their vehicles as mobile accommodation. The city is consolidating its position as a destination for road tourism.
Older people in Spain and France are increasingly replacing old caravans with new motorhomes, with prices starting at 70,000 euros. According to the organizer of the Vigo show, demand is growing among affluent retirees, leading to higher sales and parking challenges. In Spain, the industry calls for better infrastructure, citing France as a model with more developed regulations.
In Santiago de Compostela, motorhomes are again overflowing designated areas. University campuses and other urban spaces are filled with these vehicles, whose users seek shade and tranquility. This occurs every summer, indicating the growing popularity of this type of tourism.
The Torredembarra city council will cede the site currently occupied by the main motorhome park to the Catalan government to build up to 34 public housing units. The transferred area exceeds 2,000 square meters but does not cover the entire existing facility. The council plans to dedicate the part closest to the railway line to new parking spaces and to find a new suitable site for a regulated motorhome park with proper services, as the current one lacks basic amenities. The project is part of the Catalan government's plan to build 50,000 affordable rental homes by 2030.
Brazilian science influencer Pedro Palotta, creator of the Space Orbit channel, reported losses exceeding 200,000 Brazilian reais after his rented motorhome was broken into in Barcelona. The incident occurred while he was preparing to return to Brazil following coverage of a solar eclipse. Thieves smashed a window and stole equipment including two computers, a drone, passports, and credit cards. Palotta criticized Spanish police for not acting despite GPS tracking of one device and launched a fundraising campaign.
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