NOTE: Free camping is not allowed in Greece. There have been a few famous places where free camping was “allowed” by local communities, but this is tending to disappear, such as on Donoussa Island. But there are places where you can still camp for free. Just check this information as it may be out of date. Most bans and penalties are imposed in tourist areas, as residents and other tourists feel harassed by wild campers. However, the situation is very different in rural areas. Especially if you`re traveling in a small group, people will welcome you and tolerate wild camping. Your pets will probably love your wild camping adventure in Greece as much as you do. In most cases, your dog does not need to be kept on a leash. You will love the freedom to move in nature, especially on the beaches. Plus, there are so many other travelers with dogs that your dog will surely soon find friends to play with. Looking for a holiday in nature? Then camping is the best option for you.
Greece offers a wide range of fantastic campsites for all tastes, both on the islands and on the mainland. Camping is undoubtedly the best alternative to hotel holidays and offers many advantages. As in any country, you must follow the general rules of conduct for wild camping. Especially in Greece, great importance is attached to interpersonal relationships, so you need to be open and friendly with the residents, they will not complain about you to the authorities and will tolerate your stay. Gavdos in Crete: One of the most famous Greek free campsites, Gavdos in Crete, is full of beautiful beaches and cedars. The best campsites are Agios Ioannis and Lavraka. Lindsay, if you love the beach, then yes, wild camping would be perfect for you. There is nothing better than a swim at sunrise. Or a cheeky dip into the ocean as soon as the stars come out.
You should definitely give it a try! And if you`re prepared, you can also tweak it a bit! This confusion has sometimes led to unfair sanctions. Be careful though: if you are in your motorhome/motorhome, but you have installed an awning/tent/shade, or you have created your “own” patio space in front of your dοou to put your table and chairs, or you have set fire to your barbecue or even hung clothes to dry, this is considered illegal camping and you have absolutely no right to complain about the injustice. They just broke the law. Instead, if you`re just parked, like all other cars, you`re completely legit. Camping Antiparos: Located under the starry sky of Antiparos, this campsite is located near a beautiful beach on the north side of the island. It is located 100 meters from the city of Antiparos, in a landscape full of trees. www.www.camping-antiparos.gr Wild Camping is the establishment of a camp where it is not a designated campsite. This can be a park, the forest, on the beach, on the side of the road or deep in the mountains. I prefer to camp as far away from civilization as possible, which generally avoids any potential conflict with people who might object to your presence. Coralli Camping: This campsite is located in Serifos on the golden sandy beach of Livadakia. If you are interested in a family holiday, this is a very good option for you as it is one of the best family campsites in the Cyclades. www.corallicamping.gr Kalimera! Greece is a destination that completely surprised me.
I never realized how friendly people are and how beautiful and diverse the landscape is. I had mistakenly assumed that this land was only suitable for island-hopping (and bars) trips and sightseeing. Instead, Greece offers many spectacular wild campsites, many of which are completely surrounded by nature. Plus, there`s an abundance of good food, beautiful beaches with the bluest water, clear nights perfect for stargazing and, of course, fantastic weather. You have to experience it yourself! Are you curious about other destinations? How about heading north to Sweden, the wilderness camping capital of the world? Or maybe exploring the beautiful Alps in Switzerland while you`re on your way to Greece would be more in your alley? My obsession with camping wildly under the stars, without a tent, got out of control. I wasted too many hours working to check and double-check the weather forecast, only until the next promise in the report. Then even more hours wasted researching places and doing things and not really getting to as many of them as I would have liked.
