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Camping is already, in itself, a cool and fun activity, either to do with friends, family or even new acquaintances, but have you ever wondered what it must be like to go camping somewhere else? Combining a camping activity with an international trip is like a stuffed pizza; something that is already delicious and with a complement gets even better. This article brings precisely this idea, besides, as always, recommending the best destinations, locations and options for you!
The destination of the time is Spain, the beautiful and beautiful country that holds 2nd place among the 5 most visited countries in Europe, and so we have separated the best recommendations for you and your Spain Camping.
Spain Camping: The best options for you!
CAMPING EQUIPMENT: Better to buy before or during the trip?
To go camping, everyone knows that some equipment is necessary, both to pitch your tent, have a good experience and be comfortable. But, for a camping trip in Spain, is it better to buy it in advance, in your own country, or leave it to be bought on the trip?
To start talking about this, we have listed at first the most essential equipment for your camping trip in Spain, but of course there are other optionals you may be purchasing or even essential luxury items for a glamping trip in Spain.
What equipment do I need for camping?
- Tent – the tent is the main item if you want to go camping outdoors. Your tent has to be comfortable, after all it will shelter you, besides being where you will sleep and take refuge from the sun or the rain. The price ranges from $ 50 to $400.00.
- Tent accessories:
- Canvas – the canvas is what allows us to isolate the inside of the tent from the outside, that is, humidity, water, insects, among others;
- Repair kit – accidents do happen and being prepared can save you from many pitfalls. A repair kit is what will save you if any part of your tent breaks;
- Wind rope buckles – good buckles help secure the tent and stop the winds – which there are plenty of on campsites and exposed places – from blowing your tent apart.
- Tensioner – tensioners, like the previous item, ensure that the integrity of the tent is not compromised by strong wind;
- Stakes – if there are insufficient stakes to secure the tent that already come with them, consider buying more. Think about the length of your stay.
- Hammer – to fix the stakes well, you will need a hammer.
- Sleeping bag – whether or not you opt for a tent, a sleeping bag will ensure your comfort, or else opt for a sleeping mat or camp bed. Remember the pillow. The price varies of $ 20 to $ 100 and of the pillow of $ 10 to $ 150.
- Backpack – the camping backpack is a very important part, there are many things that you must carry and you have to be careful with water and other external issues. For that reason, have a proper backpack for that activities and with great quality. The price ranges from $ 30 to $ 150.
- Torch – perhaps you want to get up at night or have some activity at night, even if you just want to stay in the tent to have lighting is essential, then a torch is a necessary item for your safety and necessity. It takes, beyond the hand torch a head one. Or buy a lamp. The price varies from $10 to $150.
- Kitchen equipment – depending on your choice, you will need to cook at the camp, so you may need a cooker or barbecue and gas, as well as cooking accessories, chair and table to be served, plus match or dryer, boards, pots, cloths and rubbish bag. The price varies from $35 to $340
- Toilet equipment – just like the case above, depending on your needs you may need a place for your needs and you can get one by purchasing a portable toilet and/or shower suitable for camping. The price varies from $40 to $300 .
- First aid kit – during camping activities some accidents may happen that cause injuries, such as scratches, injuries, cuts and other types of wounds. Having a kit to take care of them is essential. The price varies from $ 20 to $ 75.
- Clothes appropriated – what to dress also is basic in a camp. Independently of the climate, always take clean and dry clothes to sleep, that are comfortable and light for the activities, of fast drying and underwear, ah, and appropriate footwear also. If it is cold season or summer, waterproof clothing, spare socks, gloves, wool/sun hat, umbrella, sunglasses and sunscreen are advisable. The price ranges from $25 to $600.
And now, to buy the camping equipment at home or in Spain?
Now that you know what equipment you need for camping in Spain, you can make your personal list and buy your own. Choosing to have your own camping equipment is a good option to avoid worries about anything but fun, but this can mean a lot of luggage when you travel and generate a certain discomfort, so you can reduce this situation to just the moment you return, buying it on the trip itself; even if you didn’t have time to buy something before the trip or, by chance, some equipment is missing.
However, for the sake of price or not caring about high luggage, you may prefer to have the confidence of already having yours. So, we come back to our main question: is the best option to buy in your country or in Spain?
- USA: considering summer, spring and autumn camping, the average cost to acquire camping equipment varies between USD 231 TO USD 2,762, with optional materials added.
- Spain: considering the same season, season and equipment, the average cost of camping equipment in Spain is around EUR (200USD 227) to EUR 2,089 (USD 2.375).
*obs: the price depends a lot on the number of people, the type and value of the materials, whether you choose to buy only the essentials or the optionals. And it’s worth remembering that it’s a one-off expense, after all you’ll only need to worry about repairs, battery changes and other minor issues.
So, the answer is very close in terms of value as well as quality, so the choice is up to your personal taste. But we still have another recommendation for camping in Spain:
- Alternative option: buying the equipment in one country or another doesn’t have to be your only option, we also recommend renting the equipment at Spain’s own campsites. The value, although not unique and in case you come back more often you will have to rent, is an option that comes out quite cheap, with rentals of each item costing around EUR 5 (USD 5.70) to EUR 8 (USD 9) per night. You can check out some of the best campsites in Spain below, with equipment rentals or already included in the package.
Best Spain Camping parks
Whether you have your own equipment or not, one of the most sought after options are camping parks, especially when talking about camping in Spain. So, we have separated the best recommendations of camping parks in Spain for your booking!
The best campsites to go with children in Spain
1. Camping las Dunas: according to experts and the opinion of campers who have already enjoyed its services, Las Dunas is one of the best campsites in Spain, standing out for satisfying a large number of customers, being both a national and European classic for over 50 years. It is a campsite on the beach that offers all kinds of services and is ideal for family holidays.
- Price (2 adults and 2 children):
- Bungalow Price – EUR 1,357 ($1.547)
- PLOT – EUR 450 ($513)
2. Camping & Resort Sangulí Salou – As one of the best campsites in Catalonia, Sangulí is a reference in Europe. It offers numerous accommodation possibilities, all the camping services of its level and even takes a risk on the moraine theme of the African space.
- Price (2 adults and 2 children):
- Bungalow Price – EUR 1,995 (USD 2.275)
- PLOT – EUR 396 (USD452)
3. Alannia Resort Guardamar – Standing out for its two facilities and excellent quality, Alannia Guardamar is one of the best camping parks in Alicante. Bringing together camping activities and a state-of-the-art infrastructure, the park provides a rich and complete experience.
4. La Marina Camping & Resort – This Camping Resort has incredible facilities, with a water park, bungalows and even a spa, as well as a variety of services. Open all year round, it is one of the best options for families, and is a European benchmark for campsites.
- Price (2 adults and 2 children):
- Bungalow Price – EUR 1,340 (USD1 . 527)
- PLOT – EUR 321 (USD366 )
5. La Ballena Alegre Costa Brava – Also present in the list of the best campsites in Spain, La Ballena Alegre has an impressive architecture, with modern bungalows, different accommodation, offering a unique and unusual aesthetic as well as great camping services.
- Price (2 adults and 2 children):
- Bungalow Price – EUR 1,549 (USD 1.766)
- PLOT – EUR 511 (USD 583 )
The most beautiful camping sites in Spain
- Camping Valle de Bujaruelo – Situated within the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, this campsite has one of the most beautiful Spain Camping landscapes with spectacular views of waterfalls, mountain plateaus and opaque blue lakes. It offers homemade breakfast and the options of tents or wooden chalets.
- Price range – EUR 48 (USD 55) to EUR 65 (USD 74)
- Camping Forcanada – On the banks of the Lá Garona River, this Spain Camping is surrounded by greenery. The bungalows have private porches and views of the Catalan mountains. There are various activities such as skiing, in winter, or fishing, hiking or horse riding or cycling, plus it has a recreation area, ping-pong tables, a swimming pool, seasonal restaurant and barbecue.
- Price range – EUR 65 (USD 63) to EUR 138 (USD 158)
- Camping Mirador al Pestaforca – With wooden bungalows built amidst the trees on a hillside, Camping Mirador al Pedraforca offers views of the peak of two snow-capped mountains of Pedraforca that are breathtaking. The trails take place through mountainous terrain, but relaxation you can do in either the sauna or the outdoor pool.
- Price range – from EUR 55 (USD 63)
- Camping Clarà – At this campsite 50 meters from the beach you can enjoy a stay in a bungalow or in a caravan. It has many fruit trees around the park and there are also diving, fishing and horse riding activities.
- Price range – EUR 39 (USD 44) to EUR 126 (USD 143 )
- Bungalows Nou Camping – Located 30 minutes away from Aigüestortes National Park, the campsite is quite charming, with wooden cabins as if they were cottages, flowered balconies and crane curtains. It offers a swimming pool, fishing, mountain meadow, bike and horse rides, as well as a games room and barbecue at an evening banquet.
- Price range – EUR 70 (USD 79) to EUR 120 (USD 136)
Best glampings: The most luxurious campsites in Spain
The term glamping is still not very well known, but it is nothing more than the junction of “camping” and “glamour”. In other words, it is a style of camping that is a little different from the traditional, with some amenities. It is like a union of luxury accommodation with camping activities (some of the campsites mentioned above are some of them).
- DDG Retreat – Situated on the coast of the Costa del Sol, in a forested property of 4 hectares, DDG Retreat is the perfect one of nature and ample comfort in a unique experience. It is an excellent option for couples, having homemade breakfast with typical ingredients, tennis court, swimming pool, sauna, hamman and gym. It has three houses:
- Casa Pino – Located in a private garden. It has:
- King size bed
- Equipped bathroom
- Swimming pool with resting area
- Barbecue
- Tent of the Maharajah – Located on a hill. It has:
- King size bed
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Open-air barbecue
- Elegant decoration
- Royal Bamboo Tent – One of the most luxurious tents in Europe, with signature style decorations. Features:
- View over Gibraltar and the African coast
- King size bed
- Bathroom
- Whirlpool bath
- Price range – EUR 315 (USD 356) to EUR 381 (USD 431)
- Casa Pino – Located in a private garden. It has:
- Forest Days Glamping – With 4 peculiar tents, each named after a famous adventurer, the glamping about an hour from Barcelona has a king size bed, private ecological bathroom next to the tent, breakfast served, gas and wood burning cooker in winter. In summer and spring the scenery of vegetation and rivers is beautiful, in winter and autumn, the incredible scenery is of snow- capped mountains.
- Price range – EUR (158USD1 79)
- Finca Les Coves – Located on the Costa Blanca, on a private 80 hectare property, Finca Les Coves offers many activities including walking, swimming and yoga, local food and drink. The tents sleep up to 3 people, with luxurious beds, bathroom and kitchen facilities, mountain views, as well as safari tents and lounge areas.
- Price range – EUR 120 (USD 136) to EUR 155 (USD 175 )
- Dreamsea Surf Camp – a few meters from beaches, one of them, Merón, with the best regional surf spots, Dreamsea Surf Camp is located in the northwest of Spain, in San Vicente de la Barquera. It offers cosy glamping tents with recyclable materials, furnished and decorated, queen size bed, power and lighting. There are also surf and yoga classes and a welcome gift.
- Nomad Xperience – Located in the Sierra Nevada, the glamping is nomad-style with 4 authentic units with mountain views plus a large swimming pool. The units have a king size bed, bathroom, electricity and seating area. You can enjoy various accommodation options and activities.
Accommodation:
- Gypsy wagon
- Tipi
- Xiglu
- Yurt
Activities / sports / excursions:
- Kayak
- Walk
- Canoeing in the Green River
- Climbing
- Paddle boarding
- Paragliding
- Windsurfing
Price range (per night) – from EUR 40 (USD45)
The cheapest campsites in Spain
For low cost campsites, we have separated some campsites in the Community of Madrid.
- Caravalu – Caravan for 2 or 3 people, with beds for up to 4 people, living room, kitchen with all necessary items available. Besides it has a good location, clean environment and fun activities. Cancellation is free of charge.
- Average price: from EUR 27,50 (USD 31,50) per night and person (if 3 people pay)
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- El Canto de la Gallina – this campsite has wooden bungalows that resemble a holiday home. It even has a whirlpool bath in one of the rooms and a programme of activities for all ages. Cancellation is free of charge.
- Average price: from EUR 26,50 (USD 30,30) per night and person if you reach the maximum number of 5 persons.
- El Picachuelo – With a family atmosphere, clean and cozy, comfortable bungalows, this Spain Camping is located less than an hour from the capital of Madrid has great prices, good quality and you can even cancel for free.
- Average price: from EUR 18 (USD 20) per night.
- Arco Iris – less than halfway from Madrid, this ecologically decorated air- conditioned campsite features:
- Community toilets;
- Restaurant and bar;
- Summer swimming pool;
- Children’s play area.
It is a perfect setting for a family trip or a trip with friends.
- Average price: from EUR 11.13 (USD12,74 ) per night and person, taking advantage of offers on the official website.
- Camping Internacional Aranjuez – located next to the Tagus River, this camp offers camping sites, as well as 23 bungalows. It still has swimming pools, supermarket and restaurant. An excellent value for money, but you can still cancel for free.
- Average price: from EUR 8.64 (USD 9,90 ) in low season and for groups of 3 to 7 people
Best Spain Camping destinations
If you do not want to go to a campsite but to make your own camping, this is also possible, and I tell you what, it is an excellent choice. Camping in Spain in the open air is also relaxing and there are still incredible views. And even if you still prefer a campsite, but one that is more secluded and peaceful, we also have recommendations for you.
The best places for camping in Spain, campsites and outdoors, are:
- Camping Lagos de Somiedo
- El Xorret del Catí
- Curota
- Island of Nos
- El Salso, Isla de la Graciosa
Camping Lagos de Somiedo, Asturias
Located in the village of Lagos, this Spain campingsite is a great option for those who prefer something more serene and less wild. Being recognized by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve, the Somiedo Natural Park that surrounds the campsite, allows a peaceful and very pleasant environment to enjoy. It still has a private river island and modern facilities with:
- Showers
- Rustic shower
- Wash basin
- Sinks
El Xorret del Catí, Alicante
Situated between la Sierra del Cid and la Sierra del Máximo in the province of Alicante, El Xorret del Catí has camping, a hotel and free shelter. It offers camping activities in a more modern experience with:
- Hot shower;
- Bathroom;
- Picnic facilities;
- Bar
The Curota, Galicia
Curota has beautiful landscapes and a unique and stunning natural setting. Camping in the region does not require reservations or permits, however, for greater comfort, some equipment is recommended:
- Warm sleeping bags;
- Extra blankets;
- Sound insulators.
Island of Ons, Galicia
With a unique coastline and away from the city and all its hustle and bustle, the island which is part of the National Park of Galicia, has wonderful views, with a lighthouse, El Vurvono, which allows a panoramic view of the island. However, there are some rules for camping on the site:
- It is only open from 1 June to 30 September;
- Only a maximum stay of 5 days is permitted;
- Reservations are required.
El Salso, Lanzarote
Located on Lanzarote‘s smallest island, Isla de La Graciosa, El Salso beach is a true Caribbean paradise with plenty of charm and breathtaking scenery. It also has rules for accommodation:
- It is necessary to apply for a camping permit, via online;
- The stay limit is one week;
- The maximum number allowed in the group is 10 people
CHOOSE THE BEST RECOMMENDATION FOR YOU
We present the best recommendations for Spain Camping for you, bringing the most varied options: own equipment, camping to go with the family, the most beautiful campsites, the most luxurious campsites, the cheapest campsites and outdoor camping in Spain. Now it is up to you! Choose the option that suits you best, make your reservations and get ready for your Spain Camping trip.
If the destination doesn’t appeal to you or you still want to see more about what you need to camp, you can also check camping in Portugal: What do you need to camp?
