Gestures with open hands are considered an insult in Greece. Especially in Greece, there is a strong emphasis on interpersonal relations, so you should be open and friendly with the residents, then they will not complain about you to the authorities and tolerate your stay. Especially if you are traveling in a small group, people will greet you and tolerate wild camping.Īs in any country, you should follow the general rules of conduct for wild camping. However, the situation is quite different in rural areas.
Most bans and penalties are imposed in tourist areas, as residents and other tourists feel harassed by wild campers. Most of the time, the authorities are not very strict and bend the rules. To avoid trouble, keep your tables or chairs in the vehicle.
You are allowed to park your vehicle, but not to camp. If you are traveling with your campervan or motorhome the situation is a bit different. In areas with prohibition signs, however, the prohibitions and penalties are usually enforced. If there is no sign prohibiting it, camping is usually tolerated by the regional authorities. When camping wild with a tent, you should pay attention to official signs of the tourism authority. Note: amended by paragraph 21 of Law 2741/1999 Government Gazette A 199 /, has again been replaced by Article 36 paragraph 3 of Law 4179/2013 (Government Gazette A 175 1). In the case of checks by mixed crews, the fine shall be imposed by the police officer present during the search. Infringements shall be punishable by a fine of three hundred (300) euros per person or warehouse or means of transport, imposed by a police or port authority and levied under Article 104 of the Highway Code. The Code of Criminal Procedure for the Investigation and Evaluation of Criminal Offences. The procedure shall be governed by Articles 417 et seq. Violations shall be punishable by imprisonment of up to three (3) months, or a fine, or both, unless, another penalty is provided by a higher penalty ordered simultaneously by the court for their compulsory release. It is prohibited to pitch tents or park caravans in archaeological sites, beaches, public forests, and public places, and to accommodate more than one caravan belonging to shopkeepers or individuals. Article 10(2) of Law No 392/1976 (Government Gazette 199A), as amended only by Article 779/1978 (Government Gazette 89A), shall be replaced by the following:
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