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The Greek Parliament has passed Law 5170/2025, regulating caravan parking. Caravans up to 7.5 meters may stay in public parking areas, while longer vehicles are limited to 24 hours at one spot. Wild camping is banned, with fines of 300 euros. Camping fees range from 15 to 55 euros per night, and caravan rentals from 70 to 200 euros per day.
Bulgarian actress Radina Kardzhilova and her partner Plamen Dimov organized a nearly three-week camper trip through Greece. They visited four campsites, including Armenistis and Thalata Kalamitsi, and stayed at a small campsite near Neos Marmaras. Instead of hotels, the couple chose the freedom of waking up on a different beach each morning.
Actress Radina Kardzhilova and Plamen Dimov spent nearly three weeks in Greece traveling in a camper. She shared photos on social media and said that for them, the real luxury is not expensive destinations but the freedom to wake up in different places by the sea. Their two sons joined them, spending days on beaches and in nature instead of in front of screens.
Actress Radina Kardzhilova and Plamen Dimov shared photos from their summer camper trip along the Greek coast. The couple spent nearly three weeks traveling, visiting several campsites, one of which became a favorite. Kardzhilova's sons from a previous relationship joined them. The actress said the appeal lies in waking up each day in a new place by the sea, not in luxury hotels.
Authorities on the Greek peninsula of Halkidiki have deployed drones to enforce beach regulations. Since the start of the season, 3,500 complaints have been filed, leading to fines for over 150 establishments. 13 tourists were fined €300 each for setting up tents and caravans in forest areas where camping is banned.
On 25 July 2026, a fire broke out in a caravan located in the Ambelia settlement, Pylaia-Chortiatis municipality, Thessaloniki. The fire service was alerted at 15:15 and dispatched five vehicles with ten firefighters. The blaze was contained and brought under control by 15:45, preventing further spread.
Greek authorities have tightened beach conduct rules for the summer season 2026. Tents, motorhomes and caravans are banned outside licensed campsites, with fines ranging from €300 to €3,000. Portable speakers and loud music are considered noise pollution, fines from €100 to €500. Paddleboarding is allowed only up to 500 m from shore, one person per board, prohibited before sunrise and after sunset, fine €250. Pollution of the beach or seawater can result in fines up to €58,000.
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On July 25, 2026, a motorhome caught fire in Pylaia, Thessaloniki. Cause unknown, no injuries. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within half an hour.
Glamping, or glamorous camping, is gaining popularity in Greece, offering pre-set tents with beds, private bathrooms, and WiFi. The term originated in the UK in 2005 and was officially recognized in Greece in 2020. Prices range from €90 per night for budget options to over €300 for luxury tents with jacuzzis and transparent roofs. Halkidiki is the main glamping hub in Northern Greece.
Greek law, in effect since 2009, sets fire extinguisher requirements for different vehicle categories. For passenger cars (category M1), one Type 1 powder extinguisher (8A, 34B, C) is required. For buses with more than 8 seats and a maximum mass over 5 tons, two Type 3 extinguishers (21A, 113B, C) are needed. Motorhomes also require a Type 3 extinguisher. Authorities check labeling, expiry date, seal integrity, and pressure gauge readings.
The Hellenic Police (EL.AS.) issued new instructions clarifying the legal framework for parking motorhomes and caravans in Greece. According to the documents, the traffic code takes precedence: in built-up areas, motorhomes up to 7.5 m can park without time limit, while those over 7.5 m and caravans are limited to 24 hours. Outside built-up areas, parking is allowed on designated sites or on the roadside. Mere presence of people inside a legally parked vehicle does not constitute an offense. A fine for wild camping (€300) applies only when objective evidence of occupying space beyond the vehicle outline (awnings, tables, barbecues) is present.
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Irene and Carlos have lived in a 10 sq m camper for three years. Monthly expenses range from 500 to 1200 euros per person. Arguments arise from fatigue when choosing a route.
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On June 26, 2026, a caravan fire broke out in Skala Potamias on the island of Thasos. The blaze completely destroyed the caravan and a car; no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
In February 2026, the Greek police headquarters issued a clarification to law 5170/2025, which had caused confusion among tourists. According to the new regulation, motorhomes up to 7.5 meters in length are treated as regular vehicles and can park in built-up areas without time limits, unless signs prohibit it. Overnight stays without setting up camping equipment are considered parking, not wild camping, which remains banned. Violations carry a fine of 300 euros per person.
In 2025, Greece enacted Law 5170/2025, effectively banning motorhome parking on beaches, coastal zones, archaeological sites, and most public spaces, with fines of €300 per person. Following widespread backlash, a revised traffic law (5209/2025) in June 2025 now allows parking for motorhomes up to 7.5 m in built-up areas on standard terms, and on roadsides outside towns unless signs prohibit it. A police directive clarifies that sleeping inside a closed motorhome without deployed awning, chairs, or tables is considered parking, not camping; any outdoor setup constitutes illegal wild camping and remains prohibited.
Law 5170/2025 bans camping outside designated areas, especially on beaches, forests, and near archaeological sites. Violators face a fine of about €300 per person, up to €3,000 in court proceedings, and in extreme cases up to three months imprisonment. Parking rules have also been tightened: motorhomes over 7.5 m in length may park in urban areas for a maximum of 24 hours.
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Greeks increasingly choose campervan holidays: rental costs 120–180 euros per day. Inside are beds, kitchen, shower and appliances, but parking infrastructure is lacking.
The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy (YPEN) issued a directive activating forestry and urban planning laws to dismantle motorhomes placed on protected lands. The order references a 1991 regulation on movable property in illegal structures and targets cases where temporary motorhome parking evolves into permanent unauthorized buildings. It mandates the removal of a motorhome in Corinthia and sets a precedent for similar cases nationwide.
The Hellenic Motorhome Club (ELAT) reported unjustified pressure on motorhome owners in the Diakopto area. According to the club, following complaints from the Panhellenic Association of Camping Owners, police inspected the motorhome parking site nine times in three days, finding no violations. The club states that parking and living inside a motorhome is legal as long as no external equipment is deployed, and calls for an end to using police resources to pressure alternative tourism.
On the Greek island of Zakynthos, architecture firm Kasawoo has built a compact house of 16 sq m (2×8 m) without a concrete foundation. The structure is based on the dimensions of a caravan and is intended for family holidays. The house was manufactured in Romania, transported by truck and ferry, then by tractor to the site. Inside are two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom, with no air conditioning but natural ventilation through barn doors. The facade is painted in a traditional blood-red color for the island. The project is an alternative to mass villa construction, which, according to the architects, exacerbates water shortages on the island.
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