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Gipuzkoa Provincial Council rejects motorhome parking project in Igara Bans & Fines © Noticias de Gipuzkoa
ES Spain Today

Gipuzkoa Provincial Council rejects motorhome parking project in Igara

The Department of Territorial Planning of Gipuzkoa denied the declaration of 'public interest' for a private motorhome parking project in the Igara area on non-developable land. The resolution states that neither sectoral legislation nor territorial planning considers such a facility to be of public interest, and that similar services can be located in urban areas, as already done in Donostia. The project included 80 spaces with water supply and gray/black water disposal, but authorities insist that placement on non-developable land requires a direct functional link to rural areas, which is not the case here.

Source: Noticias de Gipuzkoa SPA
Vans in historic center: situation improves but violations persist. 'Digital system needed' Bans & Fines © Corriere Salentino
IT Italy 4 days ago

Vans in historic center: situation improves but violations persist. 'Digital system needed'

The historic center of Lecce still faces unauthorized van access for loading/unloading outside permitted hours. At the Traffic Commission meeting, President Luigi Quarta Colosso reported ongoing violations on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Piazzetta Santa Chiara, and Piazzetta Castromediano. Mobility councillor Giancarlo Capoccia highlighted technical limits of cameras that cannot distinguish cars from vans, and staff shortages. A digital ZTL access system via app was proposed to simplify requests.

Source: Corriere Salentino ITA
Bans & Fines ES Spain 4 days ago

La Gomera: No Camping Zones for Rising Motorhome Tourism

The Iniciativa por La Gomera (IxLG) party stated that the opposition has been proposing the creation of camping zones for motorhomes for years, but the ruling Agrupación Socialista Gomera (ASG) did not support these initiatives. None of the island's six municipalities have suitable facilities for motorhome parking. According to IxLG representative Guzmán Correa Marichal, the lack of planning and infrastructure hinders orderly and sustainable tourism development despite growing demand.

Source: Teneriffa News DEU
Motorhome parking in Lorsch: overdone and miscalculated? Bans & Fines © Echo Online
DE Germany 5 days ago

Motorhome parking in Lorsch: overdone and miscalculated?

The city of Lorsch raised the daily ticket price for its motorhome parking from 10 to 20 euros. According to the commentator, abolishing the short-term parking tariff contradicts the goal of attracting day tourists. The price increase is explained by budget constraints but could have been more moderate. The results of this policy will become clear in a year.

Source: Echo Online DEU
Over 500 motorhomes block TF-1 highway in Tenerife in protest Bans & Fines © Atlántico Hoy
ES Spain Yesterday 7

Over 500 motorhomes block TF-1 highway in Tenerife in protest

On Saturday 25 April 2026, a convoy of over 500 motorhomes occupied the TF-1 highway on Tenerife. Participants demand the repeal of parking restrictions, creation of waste disposal infrastructure, and unified rules for motorhomes.

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La Rochelle: Caravans have left the CCI plot in Chef-de-Baie Bans & Fines © SudOuest.fr
FR France 6 days ago

La Rochelle: Caravans have left the CCI plot in Chef-de-Baie

A group of approximately 140 caravans, evicted from a parking lot in Périgny on April 15, has moved to an adjacent plot, freeing up the Chamber of Commerce and Industry land. The plot was intended for a major offshore racing hub project, and its temporary occupation caused issues for the local fishing port. The situation was resolved after Enedis installed a secure electrical connection for the encampment. Some occupants plan to leave the site on May 24, but the overall departure date for the entire group remains unclear.

Source: SudOuest.fr FRA
Conflict with Campers: Tents and Motorhomes in a River on Crete Bans & Fines © PATRIS.GR
GR Greece 21.04.2026

Conflict with Campers: Tents and Motorhomes in a River on Crete

Authorities and residents in Platanias, Crete, are facing illegal camping in the bed of the Iardanos River. Campers moved their tents and motorhomes to the opposite bank after eviction attempts, which local activists call a mockery of the law in the protected Natura 2000 area. Questions are raised about the legality of the vehicles and the environmental damage from garbage and wastewater.

Source: PATRIS.GR ELL
Turkey bans wild camping on Kumluca coast, dozens of motorhomes evicted Bans & Fines © Antalya Bugün
TR Turkey 2 days ago 18

Turkey bans wild camping on Kumluca coast, dozens of motorhomes evicted

Authorities in Kumluca, Antalya, have banned overnight stays in caravans on beaches and public areas. Gendarmerie forcibly moved dozens of vehicles from Aktash beach, citing public order, safety, and environmental concerns. Caravan owners protest, claiming unfair targeting and inadequate alternative sites.

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