In Spain there are 40,000 mobile homes, a growing sector and tourism is very common in Europe. Several associations are calling for the creation of an area for these vehicles in Zaragoza.
On European roads (and, increasingly, by the English) is common to see campers. Parked in designated areas at the entrance to the cities. Travel freely, and leave money on local businesses and hotels. Zaragoza at the moment is not on this route.
" In Spain there are 40,000 mobile homes and in Europe more than a million and a half of families traveling this way . Across the Peninsula each year 200,000 of these homes on wheels that go to Andalusia and the Algarve. is a type of tourism that goes beyond that and is still very unknown ' says Lorenzo Ruiz, president of the Platform for Motor region (PACA ) one of the main forums in Spain of users of these vehicles .
Spain has about 230 campers areas, according PACA. "It takes little investment. An area of \u200b\u200bcampers only need a water and a chest to drain sewage, "says Lorenzo Ruiz. Some also have added services such as bathrooms and showers, but are not necessary because the campers are already equipped. Some areas are free and others pay a small fee of between 3 and 10 euros . They are usually near cities or towns and are connected by public transport to school.
" In Spain there are 40,000 mobile homes and in Europe more than a million and a half of families traveling this way . Across the Peninsula each year 200,000 of these homes on wheels that go to Andalusia and the Algarve. is a type of tourism that goes beyond that and is still very unknown ' says Lorenzo Ruiz, president of the Platform for Motor region (PACA ) one of the main forums in Spain of users of these vehicles .
Spain has about 230 campers areas, according PACA. "It takes little investment. An area of \u200b\u200bcampers only need a water and a chest to drain sewage, "says Lorenzo Ruiz. Some also have added services such as bathrooms and showers, but are not necessary because the campers are already equipped. Some areas are free and others pay a small fee of between 3 and 10 euros . They are usually near cities or towns and are connected by public transport to school.
incipient Tourism in Aragon
Communities are more receptive to this type of tourism than others. The 'campers' highlight Castilla y Leon and Galicia. In Aragon, point, there is much better. Tamarit de Litera (Huesca) area was opened in September and campers in Andorra (Teruel) will open next week a . From the PACA are negotiating with several mayors to open future Motorland areas, Valderrobres, Belchite, Aina, Monsoon, Ejea, Tarazona ...
Several associations (Aragon Caravaning Club, Travel and Mobile Platform Autonomous Motorhome ) have asked the City Council of Zaragoza the adequacy of parking area motorhomes. The ideal, according to these groups, would be the North Parquin Expo.
This car was built for the Expo and is now underutilized. Only uses it during the festival of Pilar Interpeñas Federation. Motorhome groups argue that with a minimum investment could adapt Parquin and attract much tourism.
"Almost all major cities in Spain have an area for campers. The campgrounds are also more expensive and some are not ready for discharge gray water and black. We are people of passage. We as two or three days each site. offer other types of tourism. Leaving money in restaurants, shops, gift shops ... not a hotel, "says Ricardo Martinez representing the PACA Aragon. Motorhomes cost at least 50,000 or 60,000 euros.
The 'campers' travel throughout the year, including many retirees as Ricardo Martinez, 68. "I have with the motorhome campsite 15 years and life. He worked in a clothing shop and when he was party I liked being outdoors. Before we traveled with the children and now my wife and I go. We travel all year: skiing, to the beach, in Europe ... ", says Ricardo. This week is the mobile home in the Pyrenees. On 23 go to Andorra (Teruel) preparing for the opening of the new area. And then, Benicassim.
Source: heraldo.es
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