Caravan Occupation of Derince Parking Lot Ends

47-year-old Murat Yıldız from Akçadağ district in Malatya couldn't rent an apartment and converted his agricultural vehicle into a caravan. He has been living in it for about three weeks, earning a living through day labor.

A fire broke out in a parked caravan in the Fatih neighborhood of Mezitli. The cause of the blaze, which occurred on the afternoon of April 20, 2026, is under investigation. Firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to an adjacent house, but the caravan was completely destroyed.

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

Authorities in Antalya's Kumluca district banned caravan stays outside official parks and campsites due to public order and safety concerns. Gendarmerie evicted caravanners from Aktaş beach, sparking protests from residents who claim they maintain cleanliness and pay taxes.

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.

German motorhome manufacturer Concorde has started sales in Turkey through distributor Ideal Caravan. Models are offered with a high degree of customization. Ideal Caravan imported one in three motorhomes into the country in 2025.