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The occupancy rate of campsites on the Gulf of Edremit's 145-kilometer-long coastline has hit 100 percent, according to a campsite manager and holidaymakers.

Decrease of two registered places for camping in Bulgaria, and in 2017 they were only nine, as opposed to 2016 when there were 11 registered places for tents, caravans, campers and more.

Turks are increasingly passing up skyrocketing hotel prices in favor of budget-friendly camping vacations. The sale of camping equipment such as tents has accordingly almost doubled. Some stores have expanded their camping sections to accommodate the growing demand.

 Excellent conditions for hiking in the mountains. This was reported for FOCUS News Agency by Mountain Rescue Service . The weather in the mountains is calm, quiet, with temperatures higher than usual for the season.

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In a joint question tabled on Tuesday in Parliament for the attention of the tourism, justice and interior ministers, a group of 38 MPs of leftist SYRIZA called for the decriminalization of free camping in the Greek countryside.

A camp on the Greek island of Lesbos housing more than 2,500 migrants denies people the most basic human dignity in bitterly cold winter weather, a doctor working at the camp said.

Lawmakers have reversed a ban on beach camping out of specially designated place which was voted earlier this spring, but sparked protests.

The latest amendments are prepared to match public expectation that a set of rules and regulations should be introduced with regard to beach camping.

According to Technavio latest report, the camping tent market in Europe for 2016-2020 will exceed USD 5.4 billion by 2020 growing at a CAGR of over 4%.

The summer holidays have officially come to an end, and after enjoying the warm sun and the sea it is time do a little hiking and discover the mountainous beauties of Greece. Trekking up to mount Parnitha to the Flambouri Hut is the perfect choice for exercising and taking in the fresh air.

Forget the luxury resort, free camping at a beach is a great way to experience paradise without the trappings. Just pitch a tent and settle with your caravan.