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Greece fines up to 3000 euros for wild camping with motorhomes

11.07.2026 02:16 1 min 2 sources
adac.de DEU + 1 more
Greece fines up to 3000 euros for wild camping with motorhomes
Original source: adac.de

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Law 5170/2025 bans overnight stays outside official campsites. Fine: about 300 euros per person, up to 3000 euros in court, possible arrest up to three months. Parking of motorhomes over 7.5 m limited to 24 hours.

Greece has tightened rules for campervan travelers. Law 5170/2025 prohibits overnight stays outside official campsites, especially on beaches, in forests and near archaeological sites. Violators face a fine of about 300 euros per person, up to 3000 euros in court, and in extreme cases up to three months' arrest. Parking rules have also been tightened: motorhomes longer than 7.5 m may park in a city for no more than 24 hours.

However, according to another source, the Greek police authority published a decree in February 2026 distinguishing between motorhome parking and illegal camping. The document aims to resolve uncertainty that arose after the tightening of rules in 2025, when tourists were even evicted from permitted spots. Offenders face a fine of up to 3000 euros or imprisonment.

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Greece imposes fines up to €3,000 for wild camping with motorhomes

23.06.2026 adac.de DEU Original source

Greece relaxes camping bans for motorhome travelers

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