Camping trips by the sea

On the Catalan coast there is a wide variety of family campsites so you can spend your days by the sea. All of them have entertainment staff and offer sports and recreational activities. Their facilities are designed for children to have fun and enjoy their surroundings. Whether in a pitch, a tent, a bungalow, a mobile home or your own motorhome, days with your family full of adventures await you. Here are ten campsites where you can enjoy the sea and the outdoors.

 

Sant Pere Pescador, campsites by the beach

Sant Pere Pescador is a paradise for families who love camping. It has a 6.3 km beach of sand and dunes, where the Fluvià river flows, and it’s an area of great natural beauty. In addition, next to it are the Empordà wetlands, a protected natural space where you can go and observe seabirds.

In this coastal town there are seven campsites with direct access to the beach. Sant Pere Pescador beach is an exceptional place to practise water sports, as few people visit the beach and it has very changeable wind conditions; sometimes the tramuntana, or northern wind, and other times the llevant (eastern) or garbí (western) winds. Campsites such as Aquarius, Àmfora and Las Dunas have a sailing & surfing school, where families can learn sports such as windsurfing, sailing, kitesurfing, diving and snorkelling.

At Aquarius campsite you can stay in bungalows of 90 square metres, which are fully equipped and have a terrace to enjoy al fresco family meals surrounded by nature. This campsite has everything set up for families travelling with their pets. It offers special pitches, a walking area and a shower if you come with your furry friends. It also has a water park with a play area for children.

The Ballena Alegre campsite offers a wide variety of bungalows, from 48 to 77 square metres, and some are simple and others more luxurious. There is also an area with thermal baths for parents to relax for a while, while the children play in the Splash Park, the children’s pool with water games, or the Adventure Park, which features a circuit of wooden bridges, walkways and trampolines. They can also try the skate ramp, where they can perform tricks with a bike or skateboard.

Do you love the water? At the Àmfora campsite you won’t be disappointed! It’s a large water complex with 4 pools, one of them with bubbles, and huge slides for fun and relaxation. Pets are welcome, and in fact there’s an agility track for dogs, where they can go around a circuit with tunnels, fences and different challenges. The campsite even has its own mascot, Amfi, a very friendly dragon-type creature who takes part in the workshops and activities.

If you like miniature golf, Las Dunas campsite has a 12-hole course, where you can practice your swing and test your skills among rivers, bridges and a ferry. Once you’ve finished your water sports on the beach, you might feel like continuing the fun at the campsite’s water park, which has up to five slides. Then, if you’re hungry and don’t want to cook, the campsite’s restaurants offer a takeaway service and you can enjoy your meal on a specially equipped terrace.

Other campsites that may also interest you are La Gaviota Costa Brava, Las Palmeras Costa Brava and Sènia Riu.

L’Estartit, a campsite in a natural reserve

The natural surroundings of the Medes, Montgrí and Baix Ter Natural Park invite you to spend a holiday where water takes centre stage! Water sports are the star activities at Les Medes campsite in Torroella de Montgrí – L’Estartit. The Aquatic Centre, located in its facilities, offers courses and diving trips to families staying at the campsite. A great activity to try at the Medes Islands Natural Reserve is snorkelling, where you can discover the incredible marine flora and fauna, which include posidonia meadows, coral and starfish, among others.

As well as having bungalows and large pitches, the campsite also has a heated swimming pool in case it’s a little chilly, childcare services, and bicycle hire with all types of bikes, for you to take trips to discover Montgrí Castle, among other places.

Cambrils, mascots, sustainability and the Costa Daurada sea

Joni and Jona, the mascots of the Joan campsite  are in charge of giving you a warm welcome. This campsite, located at the edge of the Ardiaca beach, has direct access to the Passeig Marítim in Cambrils and the town’s cycle path, which connects to the port and the centre of the town. As well as this, you can also rent scooters, kayaks and paddle boards on the beach to enjoy your day by the sea. For those who prefer to stay at the campsite, there are two shallow saltwater swimming pools that are supervised for the safety of children. If you are a sustainable family, you’ll also be interested to know that they have a charging area for electric vehicles.

Fifty metres from the beach of Cambrils, you will find La Llosa campsite & bungalows park. Here children can have fun at the two pools which have slides and a play area, but they can also learn more about taking care of the environment. The campsite organises workshops to raise awareness about respect for the environment. They have put sustainable measures in place, such as the use of glass bottles in the restaurant or the use of recycled pallet wood for stacking the products in the supermarket. Llosi, the campsite mascot, is in charge of organising the activities at the mini club and, just so you know… dogs, birds, hamsters and cats are also welcome at this campsite!

Other campsites found at Cambrils are the Platja Cambrils and Capfun Àmfora d’Arcs.

Salou, a themed campsite for all the family

The fun aspect of Sangulí campsite & resort in Salou is that it is divided into 4 areas: Mediterranean, Polynesia, Africa and the Caribbean. Depending on which option you choose, you’ll feel like you’re on safari or on a Caribbean beach. The five pools also follow a theme, and you’ll find everything from large slides to water games, wild animals to Greek ruins, and even a castle. This is the Guli’s house, the campsite’s mascot. To get around the campsite comfortably, there is a free train that makes four stops, which children will love, as well as a large amphitheatre that is the stage for shows and entertainment activities. Your dog won’t miss out on anything either, as there is a swimming pool, agility course and even a special place for them to go to the toilet. It’s what a pet friendly campsite is all about!

Vilanova i la Geltrú, glamping at the Vilanova Park campsite

The first thing which will grab your children’s attention when they arrive at the Vilanova Park campsite, in Vilanova i la Geltrú, is the Jumping Pillow. This large multicoloured platform, located in the campsite’s play area, works as a trampoline, and here your kids will be able to jump off all their energy! Aside from this, the pool with two slides is another attraction which is very popular with families. If your little ones would also love the chance to sleep in a tent, the campsite has several types on offer, from an imitation wooden cabin to a luxury glamping tent, fully equipped with an attic!

In the same town you will also find the Platja Vilanova campsite.

Santa Susanna, busy days and quiet nights for everyone!

Surrounded by pine trees and with direct access to the beach, you will find Santa Susanna’s Bon Repòs campsite. Here, children spend their days in the water in the play pool, and enjoy activities such as aquagym. They can also practise sports such as volleyball or football, and try windsurfing. The campsite’s entertainment team organises manual workshops, outdoor activities, pool games and a mini-disco, among others. After all that exercise, you can enjoy al fresco meals on the large terrace with views of the Santa Susanna beach, offered by the campsite restaurant.

In the Maresme area you can also stay in the campsites Sènia Caballo de Mar in Pineda de Mar, Roca Grossa and El Far in Calella, and Capfun Tordera – Nacions in Malgrat de Mar.