Where to Go Camping in Greece: 5 Destinations for Every Type of Camper

Category: Guides · Reading time: 4 minutes · Date: June 2026

If you're wondering where to go camping in Greece this summer, the answer comes down to one thing: what you're looking for. Sea or mountain? Quiet or company? Close to Athens, or worth the trip? Greece has it all — and in this guide we round up the 5 best destinations, one for every type of camper.

1. Pelion — For those who want mountain and sea at once

Pelion is the definition of "both". Dense forests of chestnut and plane trees on one side, turquoise Aegean beaches on the other. Camping Sikia in Kato Gatzea sits inside a 30-acre olive grove with direct beach access. Perfect for couples and groups who want to escape without giving up the forest.

Best for: Couples, groups, first-time campers · Distance from Athens: ~5 hours · Season: May – September

2. Elafonisos — For beach lovers

If your goal is to camp next to one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, Elafonisos is the answer. Simos beach, with its white sand and shallow water, regularly makes it onto lists of Europe's best beaches. The local campsite has a restaurant, bar, and sports facilities.

Best for: Beach campers, families, photographers · Distance from Athens: ~4.5 hours · Season: June – August

3. Vikos – Zagorochoria — For hikers

The Vikos gorge is one of the deepest canyons in the world, and the Zagorochoria region offers trails that look like nothing else in Greece. If you love hiking and want to camp in a cool, mountainous environment away from the summer heat, this is your destination.

Best for: Hikers, nature lovers, solo campers · Distance from Athens: ~6 hours · Season: May – October

4. Mani – Stoupa — For the historically curious

Mani is one of the most mysterious destinations in Greece — stone towers, Byzantine villages, and beaches few people know about yet. Near Stoupa you'll find well-organised campsites at the foot of Mount Taygetos, right by the sea. The historic atmosphere and quiet make it a favourite for returning visitors.

Best for: Couples, history lovers, deeper trips · Distance from Athens: ~3.5 hours · Season: April – October

5. Close to Athens — For the spontaneous long weekend

You don't always need a long trip. Schinias in Marathon, Sounio, and the campsites of Attica all offer a real camping experience less than an hour from the centre of Athens. Ideal for a weekend that needs zero planning.

Best for: Athenians, first-time campers, last-minute escapes · Distance: 40–70 minutes from the centre · Season: Year-round

The gear — the part most people forget

You've picked your destination. Now what? The most common mistake people make when they decide to go camping in Greece for the first time is the gear: either they have nothing, or they spend hundreds of euros on things they'll use once or twice a year.

The smarter solution? Rent your camping gear from people near you.

On ShareYourPack you can rent a full camping pack — tent, sleeping bag, mat, gas stove, cooking set — from someone in your neighbourhood. No buying. No storage. No stress.

Packs from €15 a day. Pickup directly from the owner, close to you.

The takeaway

Greece is one of the best camping destinations in Europe — and this year, with the new rules around wild camping, organised campsites are the right call. Pick the destination that fits you, and let us take care of the gear.