In which European countries can I use disposable barbecues in summer? [closed]

I would like to know in which European countries can I use disposable barbecues in summer?

My question focus on disposable BBQ because they have some specificities, and area easier to get for someone travelling but I would actually also be interested if the rules apply to other BBQs.

In Portugal, for instance, you are not allowed to make fires during summer (due to the risk of forest fires). But I wonder if you can use those since they light up rather fast (compared to wood). In Nordic countries, Sweden particularly, these are very common and you often see people in parks using them. So, in the end, I would like to know in which European countries you can use them and if there are general exceptions like national parks, etc.

I am not so interested in park or city rules because those will probably be displayed on the park entrance. I would prefer the general rule/exceptions for the countries.

I am particularly interested in Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Germany, Greece and Poland, but any other information is welcome.

Additionally I would also like to know if there are any restrictions and rules besides an common sense rules you should follow whenever you use such thing and if normal BBQs are allowed instead.

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Best Answer

In Hungary you may build a fire/have a barbecue while respecting the general rules of campfires (stay far from the forest area, clean the land of dry stuff before lighting a fire, put it out when you leave etc.). During the year the state officialities may issue "fire restriction periods" which are made public on websites and radio (but unfortunately only in Hungarian, yet you can follow them permanently here or here, together with general information about fires and regulations). This might occur when the weather is very hot or there was no rain for some time; in these periods of time (may last weeks) lighting a fire is strictly prohibited and severely punished with high fees.

In Romania the forestry may issue general rules (there must be at least 30 m distance from the closest forest, fire must be put out etc.) or special rules for certain areas (national parks or endangered areas - here usually fires are strictly prohibited and there are signs which tell you this when entering the area). Picnic and barbecue should be made in specially prepared places. Yet no rules are kept - people make fires wherever they like, and forestry doesn't really care about fining them for it. Details and fees can be found here (only in Romanian, unfortunately).

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Where can I use a disposable BBQ?

Take extra care when using disposables in grassy public areas such as parks or forests. Also, make sure you have suitable fire extinguishers nearby. Place disposable barbecues on a flat fireproof surface to prevent any risk of them tipping over.

Can you BBQ on a balcony in Spain?

But provided you are lighting your barbeque in a private area rather than shared area of your property, such as your own balcony, garden or terrace rather than a communal one, then there is no legal reason why you shouldn't be able to enjoy a family barbeque in your Spanish home.

Are barbecues allowed in Spain?

Yes, by and large cooking outdoors on your property in Spain is legal. There is no nationwide law that prohibits barbecues in private properties, although there can be municipal decrees that ban the practice.

Can you use BBQ on a Haven site?

Hi are you allowed bbq ??Disposable BBQs are aloud, as long as they are put out fully after use and not used too close to any building or accommodation or a caravan vent as this can lead to too much Carbon Monoxide fumes entering the caravan which can be dangerous, as well as fires.

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