Greece regulates parking for motorhomes and caravans

Authorities and residents in Platanias, Crete, are facing illegal camping in the bed of the Iardanos River. Campers moved their tents and motorhomes to the opposite bank after eviction attempts, which local activists call a mockery of the law in the protected Natura 2000 area. Questions are raised about the legality of the vehicles and the environmental damage from garbage and wastewater.

A new police ordinance has come into effect in Greece, clarifying parking rules for motorhomes. Parking is permitted in designated areas, while wild camping remains prohibited. This aims to eliminate the uncertainty previously caused by strict regulations and high fines.

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.

Companies All4Bus and Dammler are preparing to produce the all-wheel-drive Torsus Savage 4x4 motorhome. The 8.7-meter model, based on a MAN TGM 4x4 chassis, features a 285 hp diesel engine, 35 cm of ground clearance, and can ford waters up to 60 cm deep. Its base price will be around 550,000 euros.

Greek police published a clarifying ordinance in February 2026 that eliminates uncertainty in parking rules for motorhomes. Motorhomes up to 7.5 meters long can park in built-up areas without time limits where permitted for regular vehicles. Parking is allowed on the roadside outside built-up areas, but setting up camping equipment remains prohibited.

Greece has reversed a general ban on motorhome parking that was implemented in May 2025. Under a new police directive (No. 1246/26/351380), motorhomes up to 7.5 meters can park without time limits in inhabited areas, while longer ones are limited to 24 hours.