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Bulgaria camping tourism surges 8.4% in 2025, ranks 6th in EU growth

02.04.2026 16:00 2 min 5 sources РУС
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Bulgaria camping tourism surges 8.4% in 2025, ranks 6th in EU growth
Original source: dariknews.bg

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Eurostat data shows Bulgaria's camping nights rose 8.4% in 2025 to 153,700, far above the EU average of 1.1%, placing the country sixth in growth rate. EU total camping nights reached 413 million.

Camping tourism growth in Bulgaria and the EU

According to Eurostat data released on 2 April 2026, the number of overnight stays in campsites, camper van areas and caravan parks in Bulgaria increased by 8.4% in 2025, reaching approximately 153,700. This growth rate significantly exceeds the EU average of 1.1%, placing Bulgaria sixth among EU member states in terms of camping tourism growth.

Across the European Union, total camping nights reached 413 million in 2025, up 1.1% from 2024 and 28.5% higher than in 2015. Summer months accounted for 67% of all nights. France remained the leader with 154 million nights (37.2% of the EU total), followed by Spain, Italy and Germany. Camping tourism represented 13.4% of all tourist overnight stays in the EU.

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