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Illegal campers and tents occupy protected zone Kamchia in Bulgaria

30.03.2026 17:01 1 min 1 source РУС
bntnews.bg BUL

Bulgarian authorities have begun inspections and are issuing fines for the illegal placement of caravans and campers on coastal dunes. Fines range from 100 to 5000 leva. The inspections are taking place on the southern Black Sea coast, where tourists often set up camp without permission in protected natural areas.

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Fines for Illegal Camping on Dunes in Bulgaria

30.03.2026 bntnews.bg BUL Original source

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