Caravans and motorhomes become alternative housing in Spain

The surge in camper tourism has led to overcrowding in coastal areas of Galicia. Several municipalities, including O Grove, are drafting ordinances to prohibit overnight parking of motorhomes and camper vans in public and natural spaces, restricting it to designated areas and campsites. Local authorities describe the situation as an "invasion" and cite ecological concerns, while caravanning associations argue the measures are discriminatory and call for more serviced parking areas.

Two years on the road with a cat named Zhuzu — and not a single day of wanting to go back. We break down life in a camper van: where to find water, how heating works, what to do about electricity, and where to look for overnight spots. 7 countries, hundreds of places, and an honest account — from the mountain roads of Turkey to the coastline of Montenegro.

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The president of a hotel association in the Canary Islands is calling on authorities to immediately regulate the chaotic use of caravans as housing. He states that due to the housing crisis, around 11,000 people are forced to live in caravans, often in public spaces without basic services. He warns that without regulation, the situation could spiral out of control, as happened previously with short-term rentals.

Renting a camper van is becoming an alternative to expensive slope-side hotels. Companies like Roadsurfer offer vans with heating and onboard showers, available for pickup in several Spanish cities or at European airports. This format provides flexibility to change resorts based on snow conditions.

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