Turkey

In the Süleymanpaşa district of Tekirdağ province, a caravan caught fire at night at the Barış campsite by the sea. The fire completely destroyed the vehicle, no injuries reported.

The increasing number of motorhomes on Turkey's Aegean coast is straining infrastructure and causing conflicts over public space use. In Izmir, the municipal İnciraltı Çakalburnu caravan and boat park has reached 191 pitches, with new sites planned in Sasali, Pinarbasi and Karsiyaka by 2026.

From 7 to 11 October, the third Caravanport Antalya and Hobbyport Akdeniz exhibition will take place at the ANFAŞ exhibition centre in Antalya. 50 companies and 80 brands will participate.

Parking areas for motorhomes and caravans have been established at the Yoncalı and Ilıca thermal centers in Turkey's Kütahya province. The Yoncalı site covers 1,230 square meters and accommodates 11 motorhomes, while Ilıca has a 2,000-square-meter area for 14 vehicles. Both locations provide toilets and electrical hookups; Yoncalı also has a security point, panel fencing, and a disabled-access toilet. The number of motorhomes and caravans in Bozüyük is increasing due to high hotel prices.

Karaot Beach in Fethiye, known for its natural beauty, has recently seen an increase in motorhome density. Numerous motorhomes are reported to be staying long-term around the beach, turning the area into a de facto motorhome parking lot. Local residents and beachgoers say the concentration of motorhomes negatively affects the environment and use of the area, and are calling for inspections. Measures are expected to protect the natural structure and ensure environmental order.

At Caravan Salon 2026, the Carpento 430 D was displayed in Retro Grey. It is the largest model in Carpento's new C series, aimed at families of four to five. The interior includes a bathroom with cassette toilet and shower tray, a kitchen with refrigerator, and up to five berths. The base price for the 430 S is €24,990, with the D version adding €499 for overhead cabinets instead of an upper bed. However, the standard equipment lacks a hob, heating, and a powerful battery, and mandatory transport and registration fees add €1,990.