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Greece tightens wild camping rules from summer 2026

30.07.2026 01:17 2 min 4 sources
EraNova.bg - новини от Бургас BUL + 3 more
Greece tightens wild camping rules from summer 2026
Original source: EraNova.bg - новини от Бургас

In Brief

From June 2026, setting up tents, caravans and campers outside licensed campsites is banned in Greece. Overnight stays in motorhomes up to 7.5 m are allowed if no external equipment is visible. Fines range from 300 to 3000 euros.

Greece has introduced strict restrictions on wild camping, effective from mid-June 2026. It is prohibited to place tents, caravans and campers outside official campsites, including beaches, forests and nature reserves.

Overnight stays inside a motorhome up to 7.5 m long are permitted provided there are no external signs of camping — awnings, tables, barbecues. Fines start at 300 euros per person or vehicle and can reach 3000 euros for serious violations. Criminal prosecution and short-term imprisonment are possible.

According to an earlier source (April 2025), rules for motorhomes up to 7.5 m were already in effect from January 2025, allowing parking and overnight stays in settlements subject to local traffic laws. However, from summer 2026 the control has been tightened.

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