Camping: A missed development opportunity for Greece – Deficiencies in infrastructure, suspicion, and indifference

Sunday, Jul 26, 2026

EfSyn

Greece misses a tourism opportunity in camping and RVs despite European growth, facing regulatory gaps.

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Greece is missing a significant developmental opportunity in camping and mobile home tourism, contrasting with the European trend towards this low-cost, nature-focused travel style. While camping is growing rapidly across Europe—with total activity increasing by 28.5% between 2015 and 2025 according to Eurostat—Greece lags significantly, accounting for less than 1% of its total tourism volume compared to the EU average of 13.4%. The Greek sector is characterized by infrastructural gaps, seasonal limitations, and a lack of strategic planning. Although the new Tourism Spatial Planning Framework officially recognizes organized campsites as major accommodation types, it lacks specific detailed provisions for camping or mobile homes. Industry representatives express cautious optimism despite legal issues surrounding free camping and regulations affecting RVs. In contrast, other European countries are actively promoting this sector: Austria has a national strategy aiming to boost quality and year-round camping; Spain sees significant growth in RV usage through regional regulations; and the Czech Republic is experiencing a surge in interest from broader demographics following the pandemic.

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