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Police in Adana found a tiny house worth 1,650,000 Turkish lira that was stolen on June 7 from teacher Burcu Güven while she was on holiday in Bali. The house was located in a workshop in Sarıçam district, where it had been taken for repairs. It was returned to its owner; the search for suspects continues.
Arsin Mayor Hamza Bilgin met with caravan enthusiasts staying at Arsin Coastal Park. The travelers said they faced difficulties in many Turkish provinces but were warmly welcomed in Arsin. Bilgin announced a 30-pitch caravan park with toilets, showers and a kitchen is being built together with Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality.
In Bolu, Muay Thai trainer Sabri Damar (61) converted a 51-year-old truck into a motorhome. The 1975 model vehicle was found as scrap in Konya, fully restored, and registered for road use. Damar claims it is the only such vehicle in Turkey.
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Sabri Damar from Bolu, Turkey, restored and converted a 1975 truck into a camper, fulfilling a childhood dream. The vehicle underwent full restoration and was registered for public roads.
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Police in Adana found the tiny house stolen from teacher Burcu Güven while she was on holiday in Bali. The house worth 1.65 million Turkish liras was returned to its owner; suspects are still being sought.
The Bursa Transportation Coordination Center (UKOME) on June 26, 2026, approved the use of a plot in Ürünlü neighborhood, Nilüfer district, as a designated caravan storage facility. This follows a previous ban on long-term caravan parking around Hüdavendigar City Park in Osmangazi. The measure aims to prevent haphazard parking and provide secure storage.
The municipality of Ayvalık has prohibited parking of motorhomes and caravans on streets and coastal roads outside official caravan parks. The decision follows reports of long-term, disorderly parking that blocked public spaces, left litter, and obstructed residents. Enforcement will be increased, and traffic signs will be installed.
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Bursa's UKOME unanimously banned caravan parking around Hüdavendigar Park and several streets after resident complaints. Enforcement is split between traffic police for vehicles over 750 kg and municipal police for lighter ones.
Residents of the Riva neighborhood in Beykoz, Istanbul, are protesting the uncontrolled parking of dozens of caravans along the coastline and in forested areas. According to HaberTürk TV, about 50 caravans have occupied public spaces, causing noise and pollution. Locals say access to the shore is blocked and the area has turned into a shantytown. Caravan owners blame the lack of affordable, licensed caravan parks.
Rising accommodation costs in Turkey are driving tourists to choose caravans over hotels. In the Çukurova region and other resort areas, demand for caravan rentals has increased significantly this summer. A facility in Kemer, Antalya, offers fully equipped four-person caravans with air conditioning, TV, internet, kitchen equipment, and a private gazebo. The nightly rate is 2500 TL in July and August, and 2000 TL in September, regardless of the number of guests (up to four).
In the 2026 summer season, caravans have occupied public beaches and free parking lots along the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Marmara coasts, turning them into semi-permanent caravan neighborhoods. Local residents and day-trippers report lack of space, environmental pollution, and violation of the principle of public coastal access. The municipality of İznik ordered all caravans removed from public areas by July 20, 2026, threatening legal action. Turkish law distinguishes parking from camping: deploying awnings, furniture, or leaving waste constitutes illegal occupation.
Afyonkarahisar Municipality organizes a three-day family camping event from July 24 to 26 at the Afyon Motor Sports Center. Participation is via donation to the Mehmetçik Vakfı fund; breakfasts and dinners are provided by the municipality.
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A parked caravan caught fire on 32 Evler Plajı beach in Karasu, Sakarya, due to a suspected gas leak. The flames spread to a nearby motorcycle. Firefighters prevented further spread, but both vehicles were completely destroyed.
A thermal complex in Çobanlar, Afyonkarahisar, has added a motorhome park. Entry fee is 300 Turkish lira, including towel, slippers, pestemal, and bonnet. The park offers electricity and water hookups and barbecue areas. The owner claims the park is unique in Afyon.
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In the Düzler and Kastri areas of Erdek, Turkey, local residents are complaining about caravans parking haphazardly, leaving trash and causing visual pollution. Complaints to the Erdek municipality have gone unanswered.
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In the Türkeli district of Sinop province, Turkey, a caravan and a motorcycle collided on the Türkeli-Ayancık road. The motorcyclist was hospitalized.
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A 47-year-old Swiss citizen was found dead in his motorhome at a shopping mall parking lot in Şanlıurfa province, southeastern Turkey. Police have launched an investigation and an autopsy has been ordered.
The body of Swiss citizen Alexander Johannes Moor was discovered in a motorhome in the southeastern Turkish province of Şanlıurfa. The 47-year-old was traveling with his family; when relatives returned to the motorhome after visiting the city center, they found him unresponsive. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Police secured the area and conducted an investigation inside the vehicle. The body has been taken to the Şanlıurfa Forensic Medicine Institute for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. No official statement on the cause has been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
Naciye Erkan, 56, from Zara district in Sivas, produces certified 'Zara honey' with support from KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development and Support Administration). She started her own business five years ago after receiving hives, equipment, and a motorhome. Erkan also breeds queen bees and wears a pink beekeeper suit.
The article lists current 2026 rates for motorhome parks and campsites across Turkey. Prices range from 300 TL per night in basic areas (e.g., Perşembe Plateau in Ordu) to 2,000 TL in popular coastal spots (Kaş, Antalya). In the Aegean region, rates are 900–1,750 TL; Mediterranean, 700–2,000 TL; Marmara, 800–1,800 TL; Black Sea, 300–1,300 TL; Central Anatolia (Cappadocia), 900–1,500 TL. Extra person fees and parking charges apply at some locations.
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