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Motorhome Protest in Tenerife: Demands for Infrastructure © Atlántico Hoy
Law & Regulations ES Spain Yesterday

Motorhome Protest in Tenerife: Demands for Infrastructure

Motorhome owners held a protest in Tenerife on April 25, demanding legal parking areas and service points. According to the ACAT association, there are 15,000 registered such vehicles in the Canary Islands, but municipalities often install illegal signs prohibiting their parking. Key demands include the establishment of 'ecological points' for dumping wastewater and refilling clean water, of which there are only two on the island.

Source: Atlántico Hoy SPA
Witness reports harassment of motorhome by fans © 101TV
Incidents ES Spain 2 days ago 6

Witness reports harassment of motorhome by fans

A witness stated that three vans carrying Real Sociedad fans harassed a motorhome flying an Atlético Madrid flag on the road near Mérida on April 19, 2026. According to her account, the vans attempted to cause a collision and force the motorhome off the road. The incident was captured on video, went viral, and an official complaint has been filed.

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Traveling through Italy in a rented camper van © Diario El Debate Pregón | El Debate Pregón te brinda noticias e información fehaciente, las 24 hs. del día, de Gualeguay, la región y el país.
Lifestyle IT Italy 4 days ago

Traveling through Italy in a rented camper van

A family of five rented a Volkswagen Beach camper van to travel through northern Italy. The vehicle has five seats, a refrigerator, a kitchen, and a pop-up roof, but lacks a toilet. Some overnight stays were at parking lots near ski slopes for 20 euros per night with access to showers and electricity.

Source: Diario El Debate Pregón | El Debate Pregón te brinda noticias e información fehaciente, las 24 hs. del día, de Gualeguay, la región y el país. SPA
Law & Regulations GB United Kingdom 4 days ago 2

Kent Field Owner Granted Temporary Permission to Live in Caravan

Sevenoaks District Council issued an enforcement notice to the field owner, ordering the land to be restored. However, under the Human Rights Act and Equality Act, he and his family were temporarily permitted to reside on the site. The owner purchased the field at auction in October for £167,000 and can stay for 56 days until June 2, but is prohibited from further engineering works or connecting to utilities.

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Sold a caravan and a car for €66,000, failed to deliver to buyer, and was arrested during vehicle inspection © La Voz de Galicia
Incidents ES Spain 5 days ago

Sold a caravan and a car for €66,000, failed to deliver to buyer, and was arrested during vehicle inspection

A 45-year-old resident of Ourense was arrested on suspicion of fraud after receiving €66,600 for a caravan and a car that he failed to deliver to the buyer. The arrest occurred in Ourense while the suspect was undergoing a mandatory vehicle inspection. The Civil Guard seized both vehicles, and the detainee already has two prior fraud charges in Logroño and Badajoz.

Source: La Voz de Galicia SPA
Openings ES Spain 6 days ago

Cehegín upgrades greenway and creates motorhome area

The municipality of Cehegín has announced improvements to the regional greenway and new infrastructure development. Sustainable lighting will be installed on the section to Caravaca de la Cruz for €260,000, and a motorhome area will be created at the old station for €86,000. These projects are part of a sustainable tourism plan funded by Next Generation EU funds totaling €2.6 million, which also includes surface renovation on 28 km of the route for €1.7 million.

Source: cehegin.es SPA
Fine of up to 40,000 euros for parking a motorhome in a prohibited area in the Balearic Islands © Telecinco
Law & Regulations ES Spain 15.04.2026 2

Fine of up to 40,000 euros for parking a motorhome in a prohibited area in the Balearic Islands

Ibiza authorities have tightened rules for motorhomes since 2024, prohibiting long-term parking and overnight stays in rural areas. The fine for entering without a permit during high season can reach 10,000 euros, and for parking in a prohibited zone — from 10,001 to 30,000 euros. In summer 2025, a motorhome was fined for both violations, which could total 40,000 euros. Legal stay requires prior booking at an official campsite.

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Industry PY Paraguay 16.04.2026

Foreign Entrepreneur Invests in Paraguay with Mobile Camper Project

American entrepreneur David Green is launching production of compact camper trailers Kampy R.V. EAS in Paraguay with support from the Vice Ministry of SMEs. The product is a collapsible trailer with 14-inch tires and 30 cm ground clearance, adaptable to different vehicles. The project reflects a trend of attracting foreign investment to Paraguayan industry.

Source: lanacion.com.py SPA
Artificial Intelligence Selects Ideal Motorhome Route © Diario Uno
Lifestyle AR Argentina 15.04.2026

Artificial Intelligence Selects Ideal Motorhome Route

The Gemini tool identified a 200-kilometer section of Argentina's Route 40 between Bariloche and San Martín de los Andes as the optimal route for a motorhome. Key factors included high-quality asphalt, developed infrastructure with campgrounds and fuel stations, and safety for family tourism. The AI warned about a 25-kilometer gravel section when deviating towards Villa Traful.

Source: Diario Uno SPA

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