Currently, Mallorca has only one service area in the Son Castello industrial estate, catering solely to the disposal of wastewater generated by these vehicles. In contrast, Minorca boasts four waste disposal points and seven designated areas. Advocates, including Joan Pere Crespí of AMMICCA (Friends of Mallorca, Minorca, Ibiza in caravans, campers and motorhomes association), argue that such spaces are essential for both residents and tourists traveling in these vehicles.
Crespí emphasized the need for political attention and investment, presenting the demand under the tourism label. Numerous town councils, including Sa Pobla, Inca, Alcudia, Santa Margalida, Andratx, and Puigpunyent, have expressed support for establishing these points. The Council of Mallorca's commitment focuses on creating small areas, accommodating a maximum of 10 vehicles to prevent overcrowding.
AMMICCA, representing around 3,000 registered campervans in Mallorca, highlights the growing influx of tourists using this mode of travel, especially since the introduction of the Alcudia-Toulon ferry.
While the Council previously expressed support for such areas in 2022, no concrete progress ensued, and the recent decision aims to provide administrative and legal assistance to local councils to address this gap in infrastructure. The initiative aligns with the increasing popularity of camper tourism and addresses the pressing need for suitable parking and overnight stay facilities for these vehicles.
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Nice to see some rational thought being applied here positive there is a small but profitable bussiness to be had here location is important control and rules need to be applied disposal of waste needs to be paid as well as water and electric supplied and info regarding local repair services , nice to see at least a start ideal good bussiness for Mallorca !
The whole point of a camper van is to be mobile and visit various interesting locations. If the parks are located in out of the way places then the vans will still be rocking up at scenic spots, even if they don’t stay overnight. But many will, because they can. It’s what they’re designed to do. Get the locations wrong and it’s money wasted and the problem persisting.
Sensible and about time.