Bulgaria Cracks Down on Illegal Caravans at Kara Dere Beach

A joint inspection at Byala–Kara Dere beach found cars and caravans parked on dunes and the coastal strip. The check followed reports of unauthorized tents, campers and caravans in the protected area 'Shkorpilovtsi Beach' (Natura 2000). Vehicles were damaging natural vegetation. The Regional Environment and Water Inspectorate – Varna will request owner data for administrative penalties under the Biodiversity Act. The inspection is part of coordinated efforts to curb violations along the Black Sea coast.

Experts from the Varna Regional Administration, the Eco-Inspection and the Executive Forest Agency are inspecting the Kara Dere area for illegally placed caravans. Violations were found on dunes, the beach and in the surrounding green area. Offenders have been issued fines of up to 500 leva; some owners removed license plates to avoid identification. Inspections will continue.

Dozens of caravans have been placed on the dunes and beach of Kara Dere in Bulgaria. An inspection found violations, and owners face fines from 500 to 3,000 leva. Some removed license plates to avoid identification. If they do not clear their structures by August 7, forced removal will be carried out at their expense.

Authorities began warning owners of tents, caravans and campers on the beach at Kara Dere near Byala. The operation involves the municipality, police, forestry agency and environmental inspectorate. Under a regulation adopted last year, the area is designated for nature-friendly tourism, and a ban on tents and caravans was issued in April. However, about 50% of the beach is occupied by such structures. Fines range from 500 to 1,000 leva, up to 3,000 for repeat offenses, and 10,000 to 30,000 for damaging dunes. If owners do not comply voluntarily, equipment will be removed and stored.

Experts from the Varna Regional Administration, the Environmental Inspectorate and the Forestry Agency inspected the Kara Dere area for illegally placed caravans. Dozens of caravans were found on dunes, the beach and surrounding green areas. Inspectors issued fines; some owners removed license plates to avoid identification. Further checks are planned. Parking within 500 meters of the coast is prohibited, with fines up to 500 leva.

Officials from several institutions are inspecting campers at the Kara Dere area near Byala, Varna region. The nearly 5 km strip is designated as a nature-friendly tourism zone, but dozens of tents and caravans have been set up there. Violators receive warnings; first-time fines range from 500 to 1000 leva, and subsequent fines from 1000 to 3000 leva.

State institutions have launched a large-scale joint operation in the protected area of Kara Dere near the town of Byala. Experts from the Varna Regional Administration and the Environmental Inspectorate are inspecting illegally placed caravans and tents. Dozens of violations were found, including caravans placed directly on dunes. Fines for damaging dunes and vegetation can reach 30,000 BGN, while penalties for illegal camping range from 500 to 3,000 BGN. Authorities have set a deadline for voluntary removal, after which forced removal will follow.

Authorities in Varna, together with the eco-inspectorate and the forestry agency, launched intensified checks on illegally placed caravans in the Kara Dere area. Dozens of violations were found: caravans positioned directly on dunes, the sandy strip, and in the green zone. Offenders received fines of up to 500 leva. Some owners removed license plates to avoid identification, but control will be tightened.