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WIN FREE TICKETS to the January Motorhome, Caravan and Camping show at IFEPA in Torre Pacheco!!
All the very latest in the world of motorhomes and caravans at one of the largest fairs of its kind in Spain
Free overnight parking for up to 100 motorhomes!
Although it has been running for only five years, the annual “Salón del Caravaning y Tiempo Libre del Levante” fair at the IFEPA centre in Torre Pacheco has already become one of the largest shows of its kind in Spain, and this year over 50 exhibitors are displaying their products in 30,000 square metres of exhibition space at the event.
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The fair is of great importance both to professionals in the nature tourism sector and to fans of motorhomes caravans and camping, with all the latest innovations and all the leading brands on display for four days at the IFEPA. Abundant special offers will be available from more than 50 companies based all over Spain, and it is hoped that the popularity of this event continues to boost visitor numbers to over 16,000 in this 5th edition of the event, such is the growing popularity of camping, camper vans and mobile homes.
For those spending a day or half a day in Torre Pacheco there will be a special “gastrovaning” area with a variety of meals on offer from food trucks, and a large shopping area full of accessories and other ancillary products. In addition, there are chances for campers to share their experiences and ideas with other travellers and professionals in the sector, and a prize draw being held by Vida Campista, with the winners being awarded a range of adventure activities.
Especially important for many who are interested in the event is that IFEPA is providing parking for visitors who would like to attend the event and spend the night there in their caravan or motorhome – bookings can be made through www.ifepa.es/caravaning.
The opening hours of the 2024 Salón del Caravaning y Tiempo Libre del Levante fair are as follows:
Thursday 16th January: 10.30 to 20.00
Friday 17th January: 10.30 to 20.30
Saturday 18th January: 10.30 to 20.30
Sunday 19st January: 10.30 to 19.00.
DON’T FORGET TO BUY YOUR ADMISSION TICKET IN ADVANCE! Entry costs 7 euros at the door but only 5 euros if purchased online before the fair begins: click here! And for those bringing their own motorhome, take advantage of the free overnight parking!!
For more upcoming events in the Region of Murcia go to the What’s on section of Murcia Today.
The IFEPA Fairs and Exhibitions Centre of the Region of Murcia, (the Palacio de Ferias y Exposiciones Región de Murcia IFEPA) has become one of the most important commercial reunion points for business professionals in South-eastern Spain, having been in operation from 1984.
IFEPA hosts many cultural & trading fairs, public exhibitions and events throughout the year, including the annual horse and dog shows, wedding show, antiques fair, car fair and tourism fair, as well as musical events.
The exhbition centre is spread over 57,098m2, with both interior and exterior display areas, and on-site parking for more than 2,500 vehicles. In addition to the main exhibition areas, IFEPA also house a café, restaurant, VIP lounge, and several assembly and meeting rooms.
The centre is ideally located in the centre of the region, in the middle of the Murcia-Cartagena axis and near to Corvera International Airport, with the large population and the high number of tourists in the Mar Menor area guaranteeing an excellent attendance level at all the events it hosts.
The IFEPA Exhibitions Centre hosts a number of annual events at national level in collaboration with various bodies, associations and organisms across a variety of sectors, as well as hosting other cultural, sporting and community activities.
Tickets for the different events can be purchased directly from IFEPA's box office.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 09:00 - 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:00.
Note that these are the general opening hours, though times will vary during fairs and exhibitions.