Sante Marie secures €200,000 funding for new motorhome area

A Hyundai Staria van has been transformed into an electric camper. The conversion features solar panels and smart functions.

Motorhome sharing services like Yescapa are experiencing a boom, particularly in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, moving beyond a niche market. The platforms connect owners with travelers, eliminating costs associated with purchase, maintenance, and storage. The trend's growth is driven by demand for flexible, accessible travel in nature without long-term ownership commitments.

Authorities in South Tyrol have prohibited wild camping and bivouacking for motorhomes and caravans. A new model ordinance, introduced by the municipal association and the tourism department, strictly regulates overnight stays outside official sites. Violators face fines, with increased patrols by the forest service in protected natural areas.

A new parking area for motorhomes has opened in Italy. The facility is located on Via Peroni, on the site of a former Eurobrico store. It provides spaces for parking and basic services for camper vans and RVs.

The municipality of Piozzo in Italy has started work on a new motorhome parking area in the San Grato district. The project is part of a strategy to develop tourism infrastructure for itinerant travelers. The town administration will provide updates on the construction progress in the coming months.

Renovation work has started on the motorhome parking area in Curcuris, Italy. The 25,000-euro project includes installing a shelter for two vehicles and a photovoltaic system. A second phase will connect the parking area to the municipal green space.