In Spain, it is usually noticeable how many citizens in their motorhomes transport thousands of miles that enjoy the nature and the most beautiful corners of our country. But this practice seems to have been suffering lately different restrictions In some European countries, such as Greece, Switzerland or the United Kingdom, among others.
Why are restrictions suffering?
These lines have already taken a step forward in this respect. These territories have a limited or even forbiddenImprovised parking in some natural areas or free camp. Reason? Avoid the exceptional saturation of tourists, the growing environmental impact, or many complaints of the population of the area, including.
What is the country that has taken the most measures? Well, in this case we will focus on Greece. By law -approved and implanted legislation, it prohibits motorhome parking In forests, beaches and natural parksIn addition to limiting accommodation with this type of vehicle in private places or real estate.
Restrictions in the rest of Europe countries
In territories such as Luxembourg or Dutch Free camping prohibitedThis means that motorhomes will only allow parking in specially registered areas. In addition, these sectors are accompanied by local authorities to check whether tourists comply with the country’s regulations.
On the other hand, there is no legislation in the United Kingdom to prohibit this type of activity, but over time several local councils already use more limiting standardsAs in cities such as Lancashire, where they banned users parking their motorhomes from 6:00 pm. by 08:00 in the ST Annes area.
Switzerland, meanwhile, is one of a more difficult country With this type of activity, it has one of the most rigid position of the old continent: night parking is completely forbidden and controls are increasingly frequent. Of course, there are demonstrated areas where “camping” can be performed.
Finally in the most tourist Italian territories, such as Cinque Terre, Toscana or Amalfitan Coast, there is no law for their ban, but they have started Place certain signals To avoid motorhome parking.
What is the sanction?
This would be a big question of millions for lovers of this practice. Well, the termination of this Regulation in some European countries could be seriously influenced $ 300 Local authorities are added to “not protecting the natural environment”.