Fuengirola council teams have cleared motorhomes and caravans from the Feria grounds and repainted all parking and market stall markings with stricter dimensions to stop oversized vehicles.

None of the fresh spaces measure large enough for a motorhome, so none can park legally inside the lines anymore. Motorhomes or caravan towers that attempt overnight stays by crossing the designated lines could receive fines reaching €200.

Motorhome bone of contention

Neighbours in surrounding flats have been voicing complaints for years over the site operating as an unofficial and free camping ground without proper facilities, particularly for grey water discharge that creates unpleasant smells and potential hygiene hazards in the neighbourhood.

Motorhome websites continue to recommend Fuengirola Feria grounds as a free overnight parking spot even after these updates took effect. Motorhomers, while welcome holidaymakers in Fuengirola, will now have to find legal pay sites to camp at.

Feria grounds gain over 700 regulated parking bays

Services from Fuengirola Council push forward with the council parking plan through reorganisation at the Feria grounds. This work supplies more than 700 units for car parking and adds to nearly 500 created earlier in the mandate for a running total above 1,200 spaces.

Mayor Ana Mula inspected the road markings and stated that the Feria grounds always acted as a major parking zone but never received proper regulation or ordering. Teams examined methods to use the asphalt patches at the entrance where fairground attractions normally locate, plus the edges of central and lateral streets.

Changes in the central zone around the casetas have now introduced one-way traffic heading to the Palacio de la Paz, while parking becomes possible on both road sides. Mula said that these modifications will make 700 parking places available for local residents and bring the overall figure close to 1,200 from fresh actions and reorderings such as this in Fuengirola.

Additional parking expansions planned for coming months

Works begin shortly on the initial phase of Montaña del Deporte in Los Pacos to introduce 56 extra spaces in that district.

Designs also include over 1,000 parking spots under the future Santa Fe-Antonio Basilio stadium in Los Boliches once the licensing contracting finishes.

Fuengirola residents at the end of their tether with motorhomes and caravans taking over

Those in the area of La Cala de Mijas are being invited to take part in the international Walkathon for Water on Wednesday, May 27, as the town joins a Europe-wide campaign raising awareness about the global water crisis.

Organised by the We Are Water Foundation together with resorts managed by Hilton Grand Vacations, the event is raising money and awareness about the lack of access to safe drinking water affecting millions and millions of people worldwide. The symbolic five-kilometre route reflects the horrendously long distance many children and families walk every day just to collect water. 

Walkathon for Water returns after successful previous events

The Walkathon for Water has already held multiple successful walks across Europe, with the initiative now entering its fourth year. Previous events attracted much interest with more than 1,200 participants from several countries and raised funds for clean water and sanitation projects in India, Tanzania and Colombia. 

The Mijas walk will take place on Wednesday, May 27 at 10am and is one of an incredible 20 walks across eight countries during the year. 

Mijas charity walk gets people talking about global water shortage crisis

The aim of the events is to highlight the reality faced by more than two billion people globally who still to this day lack access to safe drinking water. Every kilometre walked during the campaign symbolises reducing the burden carried by vulnerable communities searching for water each day.

Shocking facts from the charity tells us that water shortage and bad sanitation are the biggest causes of child malnutrition and other life-threatening childhood diseases. Over 1,000 children die every day from diseases caused by lack of safe water, and worldwide more than 2 billion people do not have access to safe water. 

Participants can register online with a minimum €5 donation, with proceeds supporting humanitarian water and sanitation projects. Local schools are taking part to raise the much needed funds for a very important cause. 

For more information visit the We are Water foundation website. 

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