Where is the best place to free camp in Europe?

Scotland is one of the best places in Europe for wild camping. Under the Land Reform Act of 2003, it is permitted almost anywhere with very few restrictions. Wild camping is also legal in Lithuania, Turkey and Finland. In some countries, like Norway and Sweden, the practice is actively encouraged.



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5 of the best destinations for wild camping in Europe
  1. Sweden. The Swedes have a word for the freedom to roam. ...
  2. Norway. Wild camping is actively encouraged in Norway, where the mountains soar and the waterfalls thunder. ...
  3. Scotland. ...
  4. Portugal. ...
  5. Estonia.


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No, you are not legally allowed to wild camp anywhere in Spain. But yes, there are plenty of designated parking places where you can park a Camper and overnight in it for free and in accordance with the law. Just be sure to look for any prohibition signs or you may receive a hefty fine!

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Hayley Spurway finds some of the best free camping locations across Spain and Portugal.
  • Las Rozas, Cantabria.
  • Playa Valdevaqueros, Andalucia.
  • Praia do Rostro, Galicia.
  • Playa Traba, Galicia.
  • Esteiro, Galicia.
  • Frexulfre, Asturias.
  • Praia Odeceixe, Portugal.
  • Costa de Almograve, Portugal.


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In countries such as Germany, Italy, England and Wales, wild camping is considered illegal, and often enforced. Some countries (such as France) have loopholes where, although you aren't allowed to set up a tent, you are allowed to spend a night under a tarp or in a bivvy bag.

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The Spanish road traffic law (Instrucción 08 / V-74) says in broad terms: you can park (and spend the night) in your car (camper) but you are not allowed to camp on public roads.

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The Spanish village of Rubia in Galicia will pay expats up to €150 a month to live there. The scheme is targeted at families with the hope of increasing student numbers at local schools. Rubia is located in northwest Spain, 2.5 hours' drive east of Santiago de Compostela.

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Generally speaking, wild camping in Spain is not allowed, and you should only park overnight in official campsites. There are some exceptions to this rule, though, which let you spend the night somewhere that is not a campsite under certain circumstances.

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The most common place where backpackers usually sleep during their trips are hostels. Besides being cheap, they're a good place for meeting other travelers, and there is usually a shared kitchen that you can use to cook your meals.

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Use the left lane and return to the right lane as soon as it is safely possible. Turning right on red is not allowed unless otherwise marked by a sign.

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It is not forbidden but... It is not specifically forbidden to drive with flip-flops, but you can be penalised for not being able to maintain freedom of movement to control the pedals well, the Guardia Civil pointed out.

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In general, it is not allowed to camp in a vehicle outside of designated areas. The Spanish government's position is that if you're not in a designated camping area, you're wild camping, regardless of whether you're sleeping in a tent or a vehicle.

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