What a wonderful website and forum. I have had a great time reading comments and gaining advice, thank you.
I now ask you services again. we are travelling to Northern Spain (possibly the east coast) and I am looking for campsite recommendations.
We are a family of 5, three children 8,6 and 2, we are looking for a peaceful site, (we don't need a disco for family entertainment)
A pool would be nice, near a beach would be good - not essential, not too commercial, clean, and not to expensive. We have travelled round France but this is our first foray into Spain, any additional advice would be welcomed too.
thank you in advance
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Nobody else has answered so I will give you my 2 pen'nth------you say Northern Spain-east coast? I take it you mean the top end of the Med coast not the north coast-green Spain, a totally different experience----if your going to the Costa Brava/Costa/Dorada-imho if you go Jul/Aug you really just go for guaranteed hot weather(although you can get gales but still hot)& the beach-the coastal area can be a bit of a tip & crowded, tho go inland a bit & the scenery can be spectacular & very uncrowded. It can get very hot, well into the 30s--sites in the area we go(nr Salou & Cambrils) on the beach with a pool are by their nature big & crowded, shops, bars, resturants etc---to find the quiet site you want you will need to do a bit of research--this website will help http://www.camping-spain.net/
El Delfin Verde at Torroella de Montgri is an ideal family site with two sides to it.
Part of it is noisy at night due to dancing, music, etc though it isn't outrageous and finishes at midnight, but if you pitch yourself nearer to the beach end you won't really notice the noise at all....... thats where we go.
It is a large site that does have virtually every thing you need and you can walk from the site directly onto a huge beach and the sea is warm, failing that you have a large pool/paddling pool area.
We went to Tamarit park last and really enjoyed the site and area.The site has a slightly tricky entrance but managed with our outfit no probs.It has direct beach acces which is safe and sandy.The pitches are ok and varying in size but overall a bit crowded.There are a few shops and some evening entertainment but overall is quiet.The park is patrolled by security most of the time.The surrounding area is nice and its only a short drive into Tarragona.this was our first trip to spain with the van and loved every bit!
If you really want small and non commercial look for Cadaques on the net. The camping is on the road to Port Lligat which was the home of Salvador Dali. Not your usual mass tourist destination.
------------- Voyageur
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We're thinking of heading for the north coast of northern Spain (2 adults 4 kids). From what I've read/heard it does seem like it'd be a different experience, as Billy suggests.
The plan so far is ferry to Santander, head for the French side of the Pyranees for a week and then head a little to the west of Santander for a week or two, by a beach (La Paz, Vidiago). Fully equipped with rain coats for the green Spain bit (surely it can't be that rainy in August?!?!). Taking the dog too (but not sure how dog friendly Spain and its beaches are). Expecting it to be more off the beaten track, more traditional, scenic, less razamataz. And hoping that that's what we'll all enjoy, kids too!? Popping in to Cornwall for a few days on the return to stay with some native chums, and then back to the concrete!
Re booking, I'd guess it's best to book the ferry early, if not the campsite too?
Lasrt September we made our first foray caravan-wise into Spain and ended up at La Mora, which is a smallish coastal village 8km north of Tarragona. Our chosen site was Camping Torra de La Mora. This medium sized site is well-situated right in the small bay with pitches varying from being on the edge of the beach to high-up on the headland. ASCI discounts are available, so a standard pitch with 6A electricity costs €14 inc VAT. Our beachside pitch had a €2 premium. These pitches are rather small and are quite a squeeze for larger outfits, but the situation more than makes up for this. The facilities are good, kept very clean and the staff are very friendly. Small, well-stocked on-site supermarket that also bakes baguettes and ciabattas every morning. Excellent new pool and sports complex complete with a very good restaurant. Good walks from the site through the pine forests, over the headlands to Altafulla and the outskirts of Tarragona. Our initial one-week booking was extended and extended until we ran out of time after 5 weeks, as we had to head for Calais.........
Quote: Originally posted by croyde_or_bust on 06/1/2008
El Delfin Verde at Torroella de Montgri is an ideal family site with two sides to it.
Part of it is noisy at night due to dancing, music, etc though it isn't outrageous and finishes at midnight, but if you pitch yourself nearer to the beach end you won't really notice the noise at all....... thats where we go.
It is a large site that does have virtually every thing you need and you can walk from the site directly onto a huge beach and the sea is warm, failing that you have a large pool/paddling pool area.
The area is roughly 60 miles after the French border.
We went to El Delphin last August it is a very nice site very clean and has everything you need. We went in a tent and would never go again it was 40 degrees and too blooming hot, very bad storms and can be very windy. Would go back in a Motorhome or Caravan but never in a tent.
It's a very long drive with kids our's our 11, 12, and 16 at the time. We had an overnight stop in Clarmont Ferand.
Very nice place but the drive is long, the kids loved it and would go again.
Quote: Originally posted by whiskyforme on 21/1/2008
I am thinking of booking the Aquarius website as included in the camping and caravan clubs booklet, has anyone been there?
Hi
I have been to Aquarius 15 times from 1977 to 1991. We went back to Spain in 2003 and 2006 - However Aquarius was booked both time - however, we did visit (stayed in the next door camp site). We had friends on the site who have visited every year since 1977
This really is one of the best camp sites around - small, good shade in the old part of the site, direct access to the beach, one of Europes finest beaches. The area is a national park so no big development - only camping and fruit growing (the fruit from the farm shops is better than any I have ever tasted)
The last time I visited Aqarius did not have a pool - although you do not need one, the sea is fantastic. It is a quiet site, and excellent for kids
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Northern Spain - campsite recommendations
