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Camping fines in Bulgaria to take effect from October 1

25.06.2026 08:52 1 min 1 source
inews.bg BUL
Camping fines in Bulgaria to take effect from October 1
Original source: inews.bg

Veselin Vulev, founder of camping.bg, stated that Bulgaria has over 200 locations for owners of campers, caravans, and tents, including designated camper stops. Fines for violating the ban on coastal camping will be enforced starting October 1, while inland areas have no general ban on wild camping except in natural and national parks.

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Camping fines in Bulgaria to take effect from October 1

25.06.2026 inews.bg BUL Original source

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