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Bulgaria gives owners of illegal caravans on Kara Dere beach until August 7 to leave

28.07.2026 14:40 1 min 2 sources
Vesti.bg BUL + 1 more
Bulgaria gives owners of illegal caravans on Kara Dere beach until August 7 to leave
Original source: Vesti.bg

In Brief

A large-scale inspection on Kara Dere beach near Byala found hundreds of illegally placed caravans and campers. Owners must voluntarily vacate by August 7 or face forced removal at their own expense.

A large-scale inspection on Kara Dere beach near the town of Byala, Varna region, was carried out by the regional administration of Varna with the participation of police, the environmental inspectorate, the Forestry Agency and other authorities. Hundreds of illegally placed caravans, campers and tents were identified.

Owners have been ordered to voluntarily vacate the occupied areas by August 7. After that date, forced removal will begin at their expense. According to a regulation adopted last September, placing caravans and tents in zone A (500 meters from the sea) is prohibited.

Fines for violators range from 500 to 1000 leva, for repeat offenses from 1500 to 3000 leva, and for damaging dunes from 10,000 to 30,000 leva. This is the first in a series of inspections along the Black Sea coast this summer season.

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Operation at Kara Dere beach: owners of illegal caravans and campers given deadline until August 7

28.07.2026 Vesti.bg BUL Original source

Bulgarian authorities begin removing tents and caravans from Kara Dere beach

28.07.2026 bta.bg BUL Original source

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