The Málaga City Council will prevent the entry of caravans and motorhomes to a private plot in Sacaba. The measure, agreed upon with the property owner, responds to residents' complaints about wastewater discharges, rubbish, and noise.
The Málaga City Council has decided to take decisive action against the settlement of caravans and motorhomes that had occupied a private plot on Camino de la Térmica in the Sacaba area for months. The measure, coordinated by the Carretera de Cádiz district and the Local Police, will be implemented following an agreement with the landowner.
The solution involves installing physical barriers to block vehicle access to the plot, where dozens of vehicles and tents are currently accumulating. Before that, the Local Police have notified the occupants that they must vacate by July 7, the date on which cleaning and preparation of the space is scheduled to begin.
What the residents reported
The decision did not come out of nowhere. The residents' associations of Sacaba and Parque Litoral had been voicing their concerns to the City Council for some time. According to the City Council, the complaints focused on wastewater discharges that were ending up in the stormwater channels and, from there, into the sea. They also reported the accumulation of rubbish and debris on access roads, nighttime bonfires posing a fire risk, and constant noise disrupting the community.
The City Council claims it communicated the situation to the landowner and that both parties agreed to restrict access to new vehicles as a preventive measure. The definitive closure aims to prevent the settlement from re-establishing once cleared.
What will happen to the plot
The plot in question is not just any piece of land. According to the General Urban Planning Plan, it is classified as developable land intended for public open spaces and facilities. The City Council maintains its interest in acquiring this land to incorporate it into the municipal heritage, although there is currently no set date or budget.
For the residents of Sacaba and Parque Litoral, the news comes as a relief. They had been enduring what they describe as an unsustainable situation, with foul odors, dirt, and the sense of insecurity generated by the nighttime bonfires. The closure, if the schedule is adhered to, will restore peace to the area just before summer.
However, the underlying issue — the lack of alternatives for people living in caravans — remains on the table. The City Council has not detailed whether it offers any relocation or housing solution. For now, the message is clear: on July 7, the plot will close, and those who have not left will find the access blocked.
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