The Association of Business Owners of Tarifa (FAET) has publicly voiced its unease regarding the continuous presence of campervans, motorhomes, and other recreational vehicles in areas where overnight stays are limited or outright prohibited. The business organization notes that this situation is recurring in various parts of the municipality and emphasizes the need to enhance surveillance to ensure compliance with current regulations.

FAET argues that using certain areas for overnight stays can lead to «coexistence problems», negatively impacting both environmental conservation and regulated tourism activities. Consequently, the entity urges the competent administrations to undertake «more decisive action to prevent situations that, in their view, violate established restrictions».

The statements from the business organization have prompted reactions from associations and users within the campervan sector. These groups reject the criticism, asserting that «the majority of travelers act within the law». They recall the regulatory distinction between «parking and camping» and believe a negative perception is being generated about a constantly growing tourism model.

Representatives of itinerant tourism further contend that «the underlying problem lies in the scarcity of specific areas for campervans and motorhomes», a demand they have been conveying to various administrations for years. In their opinion, the creation of adequate spaces would help reduce conflicts and foster better coexistence among residents, visitors, and economic activities.

This debate thus brings to the forefront a recurring issue in tourist municipalities like Tarifa. The increasing popularity of campervans coincides with the necessity to protect areas of high environmental value and to regulate land use, particularly during peak visitor seasons.