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Greece clarifies campervan parking rules, reviving motorhome tourism

12.07.2026 01:07 1 min 3 sources
4troxoi.gr ELL + 2 more
Greece clarifies campervan parking rules, reviving motorhome tourism
Original source: 4troxoi.gr

In Brief

After a controversial 2025 law slashed the number of motorhomes in Greece from 50,000 to 5,000, a new road traffic code and police directive now equate parking of vehicles up to 7.5 m with cars. Overnight stays without external equipment are not considered camping.

In 2025, an ambiguous tourism law caused the number of motorhomes in Greece to drop from 50,000 to 5,000. Following the adoption of the new Road Traffic Code (N. 5209/2025) and police intervention, it has been established that parking of motorhomes up to 7.5 m in length is treated the same as passenger cars, and parking without external equipment does not constitute camping. This restores the country's appeal for motorhome tourism.

Key rules

  • In built-up areas: motorhomes up to 7.5 m can park without time limits; longer motorhomes and all caravans are limited to 24 hours.
  • Outside built-up areas: parking is allowed in designated spots with no time restrictions, but deploying external equipment is prohibited as it is considered illegal camping.

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