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Greece tightens crackdown on illegal motorhome conversions into buildings

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.

Source: ECOPRESS ELL
Greek police conducted 9 inspections of motorhomes in three days with no violations found Law & Regulations © Parallaxi Magazine
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Greek police conducted 9 inspections of motorhomes in three days with no violations found

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.

Source: Parallaxi Magazine ELL
Architects build 16 sq m minimalist house on Zakynthos Lifestyle © AD Magazin
GR Greece

Architects build 16 sq m minimalist house on Zakynthos

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.

Source: AD Magazin DEU
Romanian musician Cristian Caloeanu travels to Greece with four-month-old daughter in caravan Lifestyle © click.ro
GR Greece

Romanian musician Cristian Caloeanu travels to Greece with four-month-old daughter in caravan

Cristian Caloeanu, lead singer of the Romanian band 'Haiducii lui 7 Cai', traveled with his wife and four-month-old daughter to the Greek island of Thassos in a caravan. The family stayed at a closed-circuit campsite with a private beach. The journey took seven hours. According to Caloeanu, the baby handled the trip well, and the vacation on the Greek coast was cheaper than on the Romanian coast.

Source: click.ro RON
Greece Tightens Penalties for Wild Camping on Beaches Bans & Fines © Горещите новини на Подбалкана
GR Greece

Greece Tightens Penalties for Wild Camping on Beaches

Greece has introduced strict penalties for wild camping, including setting up tents and parking caravans and campervans in forests, beaches, archaeological sites, and public areas. Fines start at €300 and can reach €3,000 with possible imprisonment of up to six months. On April 24, 2026, police cleared Lavrakas beach on Gavdos island of year-round campers, and on Skiathos island, two men were arrested for illegal camping and waste dumping. Authorities recommend using licensed campsites for lawful recreation.

Source: Горещите новини на Подбалкана BUL
Skydream unveils caravan with smart home features Industry © carandmotor.gr | Το πρώτο premium site αυτοκινήτου
GR Greece

Skydream unveils caravan with smart home features

Skydream has introduced a caravan approximately 8 meters long, equipped with two 85 kWh lithium batteries and rooftop solar panels. The model is in pre-production; price and launch date are yet to be announced. It includes driver assistance for hill starts, hitching, and parking, plus automatic leveling. The interior features a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dining area, and a living room with a 60-inch screen.

Source: carandmotor.gr | Το πρώτο premium site αυτοκινήτου ELL
Greece clarifies parking rules for motorhomes and caravans Law & Regulations © HuffPost Greece
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Greece clarifies parking rules for motorhomes and caravans

The Association of Motorhome and Caravan Professionals of Greece (SEARTEE) welcomed a new clarifying police order that specifies parking rules under the new Road Traffic Code (Law 5209/2025).

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New season of 'We zijn er Bijna!': 42 travelers head to Greece in motorhomes and caravans Lifestyle © Campingtrend
GR Greece

New season of 'We zijn er Bijna!': 42 travelers head to Greece in motorhomes and caravans

Starting July 28 on NPO 1, the seventh season of the show features host Marlijn Weerdenburg accompanying 42 participants on a trip through mainland Greece and the Peloponnese peninsula. The route begins in Croatia, passing through Serbia and North Macedonia. Participants include Adri, traveling in a self-built camper van, and Flemish couple Marc and Marina, who rented out their home after retirement and have been living in a caravan for five years.

Source: Campingtrend NLD
51-year-old Greek man grew cannabis in a caravan on Mykonos Incidents © bloko.gr
GR Greece

51-year-old Greek man grew cannabis in a caravan on Mykonos

Police on Mykonos arrested a 51-year-old man who was growing cannabis in a caravan on a plot of land. The search revealed 15 plants at various growth stages, two plants drying, and 319 grams of raw cannabis. The caravan was equipped with a dedicated cultivation area including lamps, hygrometer, thermometer, and humidifier. The suspect was referred to the Syros prosecutor's office.

Source: bloko.gr ELL
Man arrested in Mykonos for growing cannabis in a motorhome Incidents © Lawandorder.gr
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Man arrested in Mykonos for growing cannabis in a motorhome

Police in Mykonos arrested a 51-year-old Greek man who turned a motorhome into a cannabis grow room. Officers seized 15 plants, 2 drying plants, 319 grams of raw marijuana, and cultivation equipment. The case has been referred to the Syros prosecutor's office.

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Lifestyle GR Greece

We zijn er Bijna! travels to Greece

The caravanning TV show 'We zijn er Bijna!' returns for a new season, this time touring mainland Greece and the Peloponnese peninsula. 42 participants will travel with caravans and motorhomes for six weeks, moving between campsites, starting in Croatia and passing through Serbia and North Macedonia. Marlijn Weerdenburg takes over as host from Martine van Os. The seven-episode series premieres on July 28 at 8:30 PM on NPO 1.

Source: pers.omroepmax.nl NLD
Greece tightens parking and camping rules for motorhomes and caravans Law & Regulations © PowerGame - Το δυνατό παιχνίδι στην οικονομία αρχίζει εδώ!
GR Greece

Greece tightens parking and camping rules for motorhomes and caravans

Since 2025, Greece has imposed restrictions on parking and camping for motorhomes and caravans. Overnight stays and long-term parking are now only allowed in organized campsites or designated areas. Fines for illegal parking range up to 300 euros with a 10-day license suspension, while unauthorized camping can lead to up to 3 years in prison.

Source: PowerGame - Το δυνατό παιχνίδι στην οικονομία αρχίζει εδώ! ELL
Motorhome crash near Thessaloniki: two injured Incidents © iefimerida.gr
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Motorhome crash near Thessaloniki: two injured

On the evening of June 8, a motorhome and a car collided on the Thessaloniki–Moudania highway. Two people were injured and taken to hospital. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Greece Tightens Controls on Free Camping: Fines Up to €300 and Criminal Penalties Bans & Fines © GreekReporter.com
GR Greece

Greece Tightens Controls on Free Camping: Fines Up to €300 and Criminal Penalties

Greek authorities are increasing inspections for illegal camping outside organized sites. Violators face an administrative fine of €300 per person, tent, or vehicle, and in serious cases, criminal proceedings with possible imprisonment of up to six months. This week, two men were arrested on Skiathos for camping on a beach, reigniting debate over whether Greece should adopt a regulated model for responsible free camping.

Source: GreekReporter.com ENG

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