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On Saturday evening, a motorhome caught fire in the parking lot of the Outariz thermal baths in Ourense. The fire was caused by a short circuit in a light fixture. Firefighters and police responded to the scene. No injuries were reported, but the vehicle sustained material damage.
Ahead of the total solar eclipse on August 12, demand for motorhome rentals has increased significantly. Enrique Rita, manager of AC LLAR, said that all motorhomes are booked and the reservation level is at 100%. This allows tourists to explore inland areas of the peninsula and comfortably witness the event.
Cordoba firefighters responded this morning to extinguish a motorhome fire at the El Arenal fairground. The alert was received at 8:55 after local police reported the blaze, which produced a column of black smoke visible from several points in the city. No injuries have been reported; the cause is under investigation.
In A Guarda (Pontevedra), the motorhome parking area at the port, designed for six vehicles, is hosting more than twenty this summer, causing neighbor complaints. BNG spokesperson Anxo Baz criticized the location next to a museum in the urban center, as well as insufficient control and confusing signage. He said the facility fails as a park-and-ride, contrary to Mayor Roberto Carrero's promise, and is becoming an uncontrolled camping area.
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A motorcyclist was seriously injured after colliding with a French-registered motorhome on the N-124 in Haro. The victim was taken to a hospital in Vitoria.
In July 2026, sales of new motorhomes and campers in Spain rose 8.4% year-on-year to 784 units. Caravan sales surged 52.1% to 219 units. Motorhome sales reached 426 units (+3.4%), while campervans and urban vans totaled 461 (+9.5%). Purchases by private buyers increased from 554 to 644, while rentals fell from 169 to 140. Used motorhome and camper transfers rose 13.5% to 2,543.
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Benicarló, near Peñíscola in Castellón, offers quieter beaches, a lively port, and the Iberian site Puig de la Nau. Camping Alegría del Mar is recommended; overnight parking at Partida Solaes is banned.
Central Lechera Asturiana has handed over the prize of its 'Win a Motorhome' promotion at its Granda factory. Winner Ignacio Arévalo Mateo from the Basque Country received a Spanish-made Benimar Mileo motorhome, supplied through dealer Caravanas Principado. The draw was held before a notary among valid entries registered between April 1 and June 30, 2026.
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Cantabria's tourism ministry has tendered a motorhome park in Liérganes. The 27-pitch facility will cost around €600,000 and take eight months to build.
The Hornachuelos City Council has put out to tender the construction of a new access to the motorhome overnight area at the SG-EQ La Barquera facility. The base budget is €91,613.38 including VAT, with an estimated contract value of €75,713.54 and a two-month execution period. The project aims to create a fully independent entrance, separate from the municipal hostel's access, to improve safety and usability. Works include earthworks, paving, lighting, water supply, and automated gates. Bids are accepted electronically until 23:59 on August 18, 2026.
The local government board of Cartagena has approved the proposal to support the processing of the El Limonar motorhome eco-area in Los Nietos, considering that the necessary requirements are met to continue the exceptional authorization procedure on non-urbanizable land. The project, promoted by Eco Área Caravanas El Limonar SL, includes 229 motorhome pitches on a 68,285 square meter site, with an investment of over 1.8 million euros and 18 direct jobs. During the public information period, nine objections were filed questioning the public interest, potential impact on the Mar Menor, and risk of hidden urbanization; the final decision rests with the regional government, which will request sectoral reports and conduct an environmental impact assessment.
The municipality of Valdés has installed height barriers at Cadavedo beach, blocking vehicles over two meters high. The measure aims to prevent overnight stays by motorhomes on beaches and will be extended to other beaches. Violators face fines up to 500 euros, with repeat offenses or sewage dumping punishable by up to 3,000 euros.
A developer has applied to the regional government for a declaration of community interest (DIC) to build a campsite for motorhomes and camper vans in La Dehesa de Albatera. The 9,339-square-meter plot, on non-developable land, would include 48 pitches, capacity for 144 people, a pool, bar, and green area. The project requires a lengthy administrative process because the land is classified as common non-urbanizable, with the final decision resting with the regional government. The site is in a zone with geomorphological flood risk, which could affect approval.
The accident occurred on the A-7 highway near the Elviria urbanization, in the direction of Cadiz. One lane was closed, resulting in traffic congestion of at least seven kilometers.
The reform of the General Traffic Regulations, effective October 2026, will explicitly allow sleeping, eating, and resting inside a motorhome if it is parked legally, with no elements protruding and no liquid discharge. However, deploying an awning, placing tables or chairs, lowering stabilizer legs, or emptying gray or black water will classify the stop as camping, requiring a campsite or designated area. Fines for violations may range from 100 to 200 euros, depending on the nature of the offense.
Zaragoza authorities will prepare the Valdespartera fairgrounds to accommodate up to 1,300 caravans during the solar eclipse on August 12. The initiative aims to manage the influx of visitors coming to observe the astronomical event.
In San Sebastián (Donostia), 2,558 fines have been issued since January 2025 for overnight parking of motorhomes on public streets, averaging four to five sanctions per day. The practice is prohibited by the local Civility Ordinance and is classified as a minor infraction, punishable by fines ranging from 50 to 200 euros. The lack of infrastructure for motorhome users is cited as a contributing factor.
The Astorga city council has awarded a contract for technical supervision of the future motorhome parking area. The mayor's resolution, signed on August 4, assigns the contract to Ingeniería Ingon, S.L. for 3,720.60 euros including VAT. The project, which includes a mixed parking area for cars and motorhomes on Calle Alcalde Carro Verdejo, was put out to tender last year with a budget of 422,323.40 euros.
The Murcia Institute of Tourism responded to an anonymous complaint about insufficient security at the Villas Caravaning campsite in La Manga. The director of the Tourism Regulation Office, Julio Alberto Vizuete, stated that the campsite is closed by order of the Cartagena city council, removed from the tourism registry, and therefore the regional decree on campsites does not apply. The complaint concerned over 2,000 plots and fears of illegal occupation, theft, and vandalism.
Last year, 7,146 caravaning vehicles were registered in Spain, making the question of overnight stays in motorhomes by the sea particularly relevant. According to the General Traffic Regulations, sleeping in a properly parked motorhome is not considered camping if the vehicle remains within its own perimeter and does not occupy additional space. However, deploying an awning, setting up chairs or a table can be considered camping, leading to fines. Parking on beaches is prohibited, and in some municipalities such as Malaga, Tarifa and A Coruña, fines reach €1,500–€3,000. Campgrounds and designated motorhome areas are recommended for overnight stays.
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