Parked or camping?
Since 1 October 2026 Spanish law is clear (article 92.4 of the General Traffic Regulations). Tick what you do and see.
Nothing sticks out, you rest on your wheels and nothing is drained. You can sleep inside wherever a car may park, following signs and local by-laws.
Areas by province
1,569 areas, 704 of them free according to OpenStreetMap. Pick a province to see each area, its services and directions.
Asturias
Cantabria
Castilla-La Mancha
Comunidad de Madrid
Comunidad Valenciana
Islas Baleares
La Rioja
Navarra
País Vasco
Región de Murcia
Good to know
Rules, licence, inspection and emptying, checked against official sources (in Spanish).
Dónde puedes dormir con la autocaravana
Desde el 1 de octubre de 2026 el Reglamento General de Circulación dice por primera vez cuándo una autocaravana está bien estacionada. Si cumples tres condiciones, dormir dentro es estacionar, no acampar.
Qué carnet necesitas para tu autocaravana
Lo que manda es la masa máxima autorizada (MMA) que figura en la ficha técnica, no lo que pese la autocaravana vacía.
Cómo vaciar las aguas grises y negras
Vaciar donde no toca es la forma más rápida de que un pueblo cierre su área. Hay cientos de puntos de vaciado gratuitos: no hace falta arriesgarse.
Cada cuánto pasa la ITV tu autocaravana
No es lo mismo una autocaravana que una furgoneta camperizada: la ficha técnica dice cuál es la tuya y eso cambia los plazos.
Qué mirar antes de alquilar una autocaravana
El precio por noche dice poco. Lo que cambia la factura son los kilómetros, el seguro y los extras.
Lista para tu primer viaje en autocaravana
La primera noche siempre falta algo. Con esta lista, que no sea el adaptador del grifo.
The basics to pack
What people miss most on their first trips, and what to look for when buying.
Drinking-water hose and adapters
- Food-grade hose (garden hoses taint the water)
- A set of tap adapters: every area has a different tap
- Flat or on a reel so it takes little space
Toilet chemical (cassette)
- Biodegradable and formaldehyde-free: many areas require it before you can empty
- Tablets or sachets are easier and don't spill
- A separate rinse product for the flush tank if your toilet has one
CEE hook-up cable and adapter
- 25 m cable, 2.5 mm² section, blue CEE plug
- CEE-to-schuko adapter for household sockets
- Unroll it fully: coiled, it heats up
Levelling ramps
- Two stepped ramps level almost any pitch
- Chocks are allowed when parked; stabiliser legs are not
- Check the load rating for your vehicle's weight
Gas: regulator, hose and detector
- In winter use propane: butane stops gassing in the cold
- Check the expiry date on the hose and regulator
- A gas and carbon-monoxide detector is cheap and saves lives
V16 connected beacon light
- Since 1 January 2026 it replaces warning triangles in Spain
- It must be a connected (geolocated) model approved by the DGT
- Keep it in the cab, not in the rear locker
No motorhome yet?
Compare motorhome and campervan rental prices in Spain and Europe. First, check what each price includes.
Ask your AI while you travel
GATA Campers plugs into Claude and gives it this site's data: areas near you, dump stations, rules and what you need. Free, no account.
- “Where can I empty my tanks near Burgos?”
- “Find a free area with electricity in Asturias”
- “Can I put the awning out in a beach car park?”
- “Which licence do I need for a 3,800 kg motorhome?”
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Open connectors
In Claude, go to Customize and then Connectors.
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Add GATA Campers
Press «+», choose «Add custom connector», name it GATA Campers and paste this address:
https://autocaravanas.gatavia.com/mcp - 3
Ask
In a chat, switch GATA Campers on in the «+» menu and ask the way you'd ask someone who knows.
Coming soon to the ChatGPT app directory. Any MCP-compatible assistant can already use the same address.