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Greece Eases Campervan Parking Rules After Backlash

11.07.2026 00:13 1 min 2 sources
GreekReporter.com ENG + 1 more
Greece Eases Campervan Parking Rules After Backlash
Original source: GreekReporter.com

In Brief

Greece has introduced new rules allowing campervans to park in public spaces like regular cars, provided no outdoor equipment is used. The move follows a strict 2025 law that caused confusion and a drop in tourism.

Greece has relaxed campervan regulations after a tough law in May 2025, which banned motorhome parking outside campsites, sparked criticism from travelers and tourism organizations and led to a sharp decline in visitor numbers. The revised traffic code (Law 5209/2025) distinguishes between overnight parking and active camping.

From 2026, campervans up to 7.5 meters long can park in urban areas without time limits, like passenger cars. Larger vehicles and caravan trailers face a 24-hour limit. Parking outside urban areas is allowed where not explicitly prohibited; police clarified that simple parking does not constitute camping if no awnings, tables, or other outdoor equipment are set up.

Authorities also plan to create municipal "Camper Stops" with waste disposal and water refill stations.

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Greece Eases Campervan Rules

04.06.2026 GreekReporter.com ENG Original source

Parking rules for camper van travelers clarified

23.04.2026 ekathimerini.com ENG Original source
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