Spain rewrites motorhome parking rules · VanLife Weekly #30
From October Spain bans blocking motorhome parking, but the Canaries tighten site rules. Also: Honda Trail Master and Turkey's caravan boom.
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VanSky index for Tavagnacco, Italy — 34 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Tavagnacco, Italy — VanSky 34 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #680 of 1027 cities in the country (as of 30 July 2026). Temperature 38°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Tavagnacco ranks 463 of 1027 cities. Country average VanSky — 41.
Updated: 25.07.2026
Benzina senza piombo 95
$2.27 /l
€1.98 · £1.70/l
128 of 140
pricier than 91% of countries
Benzina 98
$2.50 /l
€2.18 · £1.87/l
85 of 94
pricier than 89% of countries
Benzina 100
$2.53 /l
€2.21 · £1.90/l
23 of 24
pricier than 92% of countries
Gasolio
$2.47 /l
€2.16 · £1.85/l
133 of 141
pricier than 94% of countries
Gasolio premium
$2.66 /l
€2.33 · £1.99/l
36 of 41
pricier than 85% of countries
GPL
$0.85 /l
€0.74 · £0.64/l
25 of 55
cheaper than 56% of countries
Metano
$1.81 /l
€1.58 · £1.36/l
11 of 15
pricier than 67% of countries
A new motorhome and tent area has opened in Roaschia (Cuneo), managed by the Montagne del Mare cooperative. The site offers shaded pitches, access to hiking trails, and simple rates: €4 for daily car parking, €20 per night for a motorhome, €7 per night for a tent.
Motorhome owners in Saronno, Italy, are calling on the municipality to restore the parking area on Via Grieg. The site, intended for servicing and parking motorhomes, is in a state of neglect: garbage is frequently dumped, water supply has been cut off, loading and discharge points are disabled, and there is no video surveillance or adequate lighting. Users suggest introducing paid access if the area is properly maintained, but the administration has not yet responded about the future of the facility.
On July 29, 2026, Turin's local police carried out a large-scale operation targeting illegal parking and unauthorized vehicle conversions. In the Mirafiori, Corso Vercelli, and Parco Ruffini areas, officers removed unsafe motorhomes and seized vans lacking inspection. One van converted into an illegal dormitory was impounded for one to six months.
On highway RA13 in Duino Aurisina, a vehicle with a caravan lost control, leaving the caravan perched on the guardrail. Firefighters used a crane to recover it; no injuries reported.
On the RTL Zwei show 'Bella Italia – Camping auf Deutsch', pensioners Hannes (72) and Christine (75) from Saxony plan a 'Venetian night' in their motorhome. The couple, married for over 50 years, uses this code word for romantic evenings. Christine promised her husband an intimate night if the beer they brewed in the motorhome turns out well. Hannes said that during such nights 'the caravan shakes, sparks fly'. Christine bought a nightgown to surprise her husband.
Italian workshop Tailgate Gear has unveiled a modular kit for the Toyota Land Cruiser 78, converting the SUV into a camper. Price ranges from 5990 to 9664 euros.
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