In our previous article (see "The legislative framework of glamping in Greece") we explained what glamping is, what conditions and quality criteria businesses must meet in order to operate in this specific sector, what is the procedure for granting and revoking the Glamping Label by the Ministry of Tourism, as well as the general licensing framework for this new form of tourism activity.
With Law 5121/2024, certain amendments were made to the current licensing and operation framework for glamping businesses, which is why it is necessary to present the current regime in terms of the most important changes.
First of all, it is now defined that organized luxury tourist camps (glamping) are mainly hotel accommodations, which are built in terms of building organized tourist camps in off-plan areas, in which the possibility of accommodation, catering and recreation of tourists in hospitality facilities is provided. The facilities must be connected to underground infrastructure networks and water, sewage and electricity supply systems during their use.
As for the more specific technical specifications of glamping structures, these were recently determined by Decision No. 26716/31-12-2025 (Government Gazette 7201/B’) of the Ministry of Tourism. More specifically, each Glamping accommodation structure cannot exceed 4 beds (and an additional 2 beds for children). The distance between the structures must be at least ten (10) meters. In order to preserve the natural beauty and protect the landscape, a minimum vegetation cover of the tourist accommodation area for shading is defined at least 50% of the area. Furthermore, movement within the tourist accommodation should be carried out in an environmentally friendly manner that ensures the comfort and safety of the guests.
In addition, the facilities must be able to accommodate people with disabilities or mobility difficulties. For this reason, it is necessary to prepare an accessibility study when establishing the business. The minimum number of structures designed for people with disabilities or impaired people is set at 5% of the total capacity of the accommodation.
Glamping businesses are compulsorily classified into two star categories, with the highest being the five-star category (5*) and the lowest being the four-star category (4*). The classification is made as long as the mandatory conditions set out in the Ministerial Decision are met and concern technical and functional specifications of the accommodation areas, common areas, equipment provided, cleaning and hygiene services, entertainment - sports - recreation areas, etc.
Η δικηγορική εταιρεία Nexus έχει μεγάλη εμπειρία στον χειρισμό υποθέσεων σχετικά με την αδειοδότηση επιχειρήσεων glamping και δύναται να αναλάβει την καθοδήγηση των ενδιαφερομένων πελατών, παρέχοντας ολοκληρωμένη νομική υποστήριξη σε θέματα Δικαίου Ακινήτων σε όλα τα στάδια της διαδικασίας.