We want you to enjoy your stay with us, especially with Brexit (see our “A Brexit proof home in Spain!” article for more). But there are a set of government regulations which regulate how you can setup your pitch. Continued use of your pitch is dependent upon compliance with the law.
In order to comply with planning regulations and the law on campsites in Andalusia, here is a quick set of guidelines as to what you can and cannot put on your pitch. Please pop into the office and enquire if you have any specific questions. You should always ask for guidance from the site office before erecting anything on your pitch.
What can be put on a pitch?
Only mobile camping units (tents, caravans, motorhomes or camper-vans as defined in law) are permitted on pitches. This means no static units are permitted in the camping area.
Can I modify / install things on my pitch?
You are not permitted to modify your pitch. This includes the installation of fixed elements such as paving slabs or fencing off your pitch. Nor can you cut vegetation or trees (ask for our free gardening service if you have a problem!) or modify anything installed by the campsite.
What can I put on my pitch?
You are allowed to install one awning and one portable storage tent per pitch. Only one camping unit is allowed per pitch.
Who can use my unit?
Your pitch is for your use only – you cannot sublet it or allow other people to use it.
Can I build an awning?
No. You can install a canvas awning but you cannot build a framework around the unit. Awnings must have a “direct dependency” upon the camping unit and cannot be free-standing. They must be portable.
Can I build a structure on my pitch?
No. You are allowed one awning and one free standing storage tent per pitch, plus sun shade.
Can I put up a sun shade?
Yes. You are allowed to erect portable sun shades to give living area or to protect your vehicle. The sun shade must be portable. It may have side screens to protect against the wind or insects.
Can I install a kitchen or plumbing in my awning?
No. Andalusian camping regulations expressly forbid “The installation on plots of fixed elements, enclosures, pavements, sinks, large household appliances, and, in general, any others of a similar nature”.
Can I put up a wind break against the wind / to stop my dog from wandering?
Yes you can erect temporary barriers to protect against wind or to protect your pet. You cannot erect permanent structures or block off your pitch. Pets must be kept under proper control at all times (see our pets policy for more details!).
Can my camping unit be blocked in?
No. All mobile units must be capable of being moved at any time. This means they must be in good condition, with wheels inflated and on the ground. They cannot be blocked in or otherwise rendered incapable of being moved in an emergency, ie, fire. Nor can they be anchored to the ground.
Can I install an air conditioning unit / antenna?
Only if this does not stop the caravan from being easily moved. The outside unit of an A/C should be mounted on the camping unit, not left independently on the ground. Antennas must be fixed to your caravan, not campsite property. There is no problem with having radio internet installed, as long as you don’t nail the antenna to a nearby tree!
Can I sell / buy a sited caravan?
The sale of caravans or other mobile living units while they remain sited on a pitch is strictly prohibited. Ownership of a caravan may only be transferred to a new owner if the caravan is relocated to a different plot at the time of sale.
Pitch agreements, including any associated fees, are non-transferable under any circumstances. The new owner must enter into a separate agreement with the site operator and will be subject to the current terms, conditions, and fees applicable at the time of the new agreement. We remind you that campsite pitches cannot be sold and are not to be used for commercial purposes.
Furthermore, any transfer of ownership must comply with all applicable site regulations and contractual obligations. Prior written consent from the site management may be required for the relocation and reallocation of a pitch. Failure to adhere to these provisions may result in the termination of the pitch agreement and potential penalties as stipulated in the site’s governing rules.
If you still have any doubts after reading this article, we encourage you to contact us.
The information given is for orientation purposes and is not legal advice. We are proud members of the Federación Andaluza de Campings. Laws cited are the Decreto 26/2018, de 23 de enero, de ordenación de los campamentos de turismo and Decreto 20/2002, de 29 de enero, de Turismo en el Medio Rural y Turismo Activo. This document applies only to mobile camping units and was last updated February 2025. © 2025 ARK 90 S.L.