Greece has officially joined a growing list of countries—including the US, UK, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Czech Republic—that are implementing tough new travel bans targeting motorhomes. Driven by rising concerns over environmental impact, overcrowding, and unauthorized camping, these nations are introducing sweeping national prohibitions, regional overnight parking bans, and future sales restrictions that collectively mark a global clampdown on freeform motorhome travel. Greece’s Nationwide Motorhome Ban Greece’s move to implement a comprehensive national ban on motorhomes in public areas marks one of the most aggressive crackdowns to date. Under the new law, motorhomes and caravans are now prohibited from parking in public spaces such as beaches, parks, forests, and even standard car parks. The regulation also curtails private hosting, forbidding landowners from accommodating more than one motorhome on their property, regardless of consent. Offenders face steep penalties, including fines reaching €300 and the possibility of serving up to three months in jail. Officials cite environmental degradation, traffic congestion, and pressure on public services as key justifications for the ban. However, the law has sparked widespread concern among rural communities that rely heavily on camper tourism to sustain local economies, particularly during Greece’s long summer season.
Greece has officially joined a growing list of countries—including the US, UK, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Czech Republic—that are implementing tough new travel bans targeting motorhomes. Driven by rising concerns over environmental impact, overcrowding, and unauthorized camping, these nations are introducing sweeping national prohibitions, regional overnight parking bans, and future sales restrictions that collectively mark a global clampdown on freeform motorhome travel.
Greece’s Nationwide Motorhome Ban
Greece’s move to implement a comprehensive national ban on motorhomes in public areas marks one of the most aggressive crackdowns to date. Under the new law, motorhomes and caravans are now prohibited from parking in public spaces such as beaches, parks, forests, and even standard car parks. The regulation also curtails private hosting, forbidding landowners from accommodating more than one motorhome on their property, regardless of consent.
Offenders face steep penalties, including fines reaching €300 and the possibility of serving up to three months in jail. Officials cite environmental degradation, traffic congestion, and pressure on public services as key justifications for the ban. However, the law has sparked widespread concern among rural communities that rely heavily on camper tourism to sustain local economies, particularly during Greece’s long summer season.
