The mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, said he hopes caravans will voluntarily leave the Sacaba area after the installation of no-parking signs and future access restrictions. He cited neighbor complaints about coexistence, hygiene, and safety issues. Most motorhomes are on private land, and the municipality has called on owners to resolve the situation.
City authorities have been blocking access since July 7 to a private plot on Camino de la Térmica, where dozens of caravans, campervans, and tents have gathered. Police have notified those present to remove their vehicles by July 7. 140 families in the Sacaba Beach settlement are awaiting eviction scheduled for July 7 and have been on site since early morning, hoping for dialogue.
De la Torre has instructed municipal staff to find a site for a caravan campsite, which could be implemented by both municipal and private efforts. He acknowledged that both tourist interest and a housing problem lie behind the situation and promised to find a solution in cooperation with the private sector. Deputy spokesperson for the Con Málaga municipal group, Toni Morillas, demanded dialogue and negotiation from the mayor's office, noting that the housing crisis is forcing more people to live in their vehicles. Rafael Sanchís, spokesperson for the group 'Sacaba no se toca', said residents are not asking for free housing but simply want to stay in the city and continue contributing to its life.