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In the Barbanza region of Galicia, private investors are proposing new motorhome parking areas, but land scarcity hinders progress. Meanwhile, several municipalities, including O Grove, are preparing to ban overnight camping in public and natural areas due to overcrowding and environmental concerns.
Galicia is experiencing a dual situation regarding motorhome tourism. On one hand, in the Barbanza region (A Coruña province), the number of private investment projects for equipped motorhome parking areas is growing. Investors are primarily focusing on the municipalities of Muros and Carnota, but the lack of large land plots is slowing down implementation.
On the other hand, the growing popularity of camping has led to overcrowding in coastal areas. Several municipalities, including O Grove, are preparing regulations to ban overnight stays in campers on public and natural lands, allowing it only in designated zones and campsites. Local authorities describe the situation as an "invasion" and cite environmental problems.
Motorhome associations consider these measures discriminatory and propose increasing the number of equipped parking areas instead of imposing bans.
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The region of Barbanza (Galicia) is seeing a rise in private investment projects for establishing serviced motorhome parking areas. Investors are prim...
The region of Barbanza (Galicia) is seeing a rise in private investment projects for establishing serviced motorhome parking areas. Investors are primarily focusing on the municipalities of Muros and Carnota, but a lack of large plots of land is hindering the initiatives.
The surge in camper tourism has led to overcrowding in coastal areas of Galicia. Several municipalities, including O Grove, are drafting ordinances to...
The surge in camper tourism has led to overcrowding in coastal areas of Galicia. Several municipalities, including O Grove, are drafting ordinances to prohibit overnight parking of motorhomes and camper vans in public and natural spaces, restricting it to designated areas and campsites. Local authorities describe the situation as an "invasion" and cite ecological concerns, while caravanning associations argue the measures are discriminatory and call for more serviced parking areas.
Updated: 20.06.2026
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