Visitors risk fines if they unknowingly break camping rules. Brits heading to Spain this summer in a motorhome, campervan or caravan are being urged to know the rules for the alternative accommodation. With the cost of holidays ever increasing, travellers still want to soak up some sun while cutting costs .
As such, many are swapping out costly hotels for camping options As well as being an alternative form of transport, motorhomes and campervans allow tourists to take in more of their destination, without being tied to one place. But with the number of these vehicles increasing, this leaves less official campsite space to accommodate them, causing people to shack up in wild areas. Unlike Scotland, where wild camping is legal, the same can't be said for Spain as camping in public places in in the country is generally forbidden.
Breaking the rules could result in fines between €30 to €800 (£25 to £676), according to Campanyon camping site. However, there are certain exceptions to the rules that means you can park up for the night in undesignated areas without fear of being penalised. While wild camping in tents is a no-go, those in a campervan, motorhome or car can stay overnight in a wild area, providing they don't make it known that they are camping, The Local reports.
Essentially, this means you can cook, eat and sleep in your vehicle, but do none of this outside. This includes setting up tables and chairs outside or anything that hints that you'll be staying a while .
