Deffheads Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just to let all you ' wild campers' know that the town of Calpe has introduced a ban on motorhomes parking in the street after 20.30. I fully respect this decision as most of you pay good money to own a motorhome but want to live like travellers, I know all you old timers are used to stopping anywhere, but Spain has had enough of all nationalities parking outside or in their towns lifting manhole covers and not contributing to the local economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don636 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I would agree with this in any town anywhere. Motorhomers should not be allowed to camp out in streets and should go to a recognised motor home stop, be it an aire or a campsite. Just gives us all a bad name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshortcircuit Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I agree with your sentiments but "not contributing to the local economy.", what do they eat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboyprowler Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Yes fully agree, we are just back from a trip to Estapona, and staying in sites. There were several motorhomes parked up, outside and coming in to use the facilities, via the on site restaurant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deffheads Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 sshortcircuit - 2019-02-12 5:02 PM I agree with your sentiments but "not contributing to the local economy.", what do they eat? We have come across many street parkers who boast how little they have spent in Spain by filling their vans with UK products. Why? Everything is better value in Spain. Live like the locals not like Brits!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muswell Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 sshortcircuit - 2019-02-12 4:02 PM I agree with your sentiments but "not contributing to the local economy.", what do they eat? They would contribute more if they stayed in a campsite because they would help provide employment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldi Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Good evening, Mrs Goldi and I always stay on campsites or aires type places because it is so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJP Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I feel sorry for the couple who travel down to Calpe in their motorhome and stay in a hotel for their holiday and have for the last 10 years parked the van outside the hotel on the road. They are no longer permitted to do that, even though they do not live or sleep in it. It is the end of their annual stay in Calpe. Obviously they will not pay site fees and hotel fees to comply with this new law. Some you win, some you lose.Sadly for this couple they are heavy losers *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Meanderer Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Good for Calpe. I will never understand the cheapskate culture of wild campers, its definitely not for us. Aires yes - wild camping no. Lets hope that more Spanish and Portuguese resort areas bring in similar regulations and bring an end to the insanitary, unsightly freeloading. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deffheads Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 DJP - 2019-02-12 9:29 PM I feel sorry for the couple who travel down to Calpe in their motorhome and stay in a hotel for their holiday and have for the last 10 years parked the van outside the hotel on the road. They are no longer permitted to do that, even though they do not live or sleep in it. It is the end of their annual stay in Calpe. Obviously they will not pay site fees and hotel fees to comply with this new law. Some you win, some you lose.Sadly for this couple they are heavy losers *-) Motorhome storage in Spain is good value at 50 euros a month, I for one do not feel sorry for this couple as they may decide to park outside a residential property and upset the locals even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Meanderer Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Deffheads - 2019-02-13 8:09 AM DJP - 2019-02-12 9:29 PM I feel sorry for the couple who travel down to Calpe in their motorhome and stay in a hotel for their holiday and have for the last 10 years parked the van outside the hotel on the road. They are no longer permitted to do that, even though they do not live or sleep in it. It is the end of their annual stay in Calpe. Obviously they will not pay site fees and hotel fees to comply with this new law. Some you win, some you lose.Sadly for this couple they are heavy losers *-) Motorhome storage in Spain is good value at 50 euros a month, I for one do not feel sorry for this couple as they may decide to park outside a residential property and upset the locals even more. I agree and if they want to continue holidaying in Calpe (which we like very much) then they should be able to find cheap winter flights at not much more than the cost of driving a MH from the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lloyd Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I think it's a very good thing (have witnessed it first hand a couple of years ago when it was really bad) but is only possible now that the new sites have been completed. Pitch availability is getting worse in popular areas (even in UK) and so far authorities have been slow to react to the increase in demand. I certainly hope this helps to get other areas more involved in seeking out solutions. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 DJP - 2019-02-12 8:29 PM I feel sorry for the couple who travel down to Calpe in their motorhome and stay in a hotel for their holiday and have for the last 10 years parked the van outside the hotel on the road. They are no longer permitted to do that, even though they do not live or sleep in it. It is the end of their annual stay in Calpe. Obviously they will not pay site fees and hotel fees to comply with this new law. Some you win, some you lose.Sadly for this couple they are heavy losers *-) Their obvious solution is to go there by car - they could park that in the hotel carpark. :-| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeco Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 The issue of wild camping ( called free camping in this part of the world) is also a hot topic locally. The well used east coast tourist route has over the years become more difficult to find somewhere to free camp due to the authorities banning the activity. Away from the coast there are many locations to free camp legally and is many cases the local councils encourage it by offering toilets, BBQ's and water for a small donation. This then encourages the traveller to spend money in the town on food, fuel etc. There is also growing support for the "leave no trace" concept as promoted by the campervan & motorhome club ( CMCA). It is a great idea to ensure you leave the area as you found it. Maybe that would work in Spain. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 DJP - 2019-02-12 8:29 PM I feel sorry for the couple who travel down to Calpe in their motorhome and stay in a hotel for their holiday and have for the last 10 years parked the van outside the hotel on the road. They are no longer permitted to do that, even though they do not live or sleep in it. It is the end of their annual stay in Calpe. Obviously they will not pay site fees and hotel fees to comply with this new law. Some you win, some you lose.Sadly for this couple they are heavy losers *-) I'm not convinced that's correct ...........As the idea is to stop people sleeping in their vans ......Not stop them parking :-S .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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