denotes a site in the ACSI camping card
discount
scheme with low season prices of €11, €13.50 or €15, + tourist tax (at
some
sites). The free Orbitur seniors discount card was sometimes cheaper
than ACSI.TOWN Site name Nearest large town Region Co-ordinates |
COST per night wifi open dates |
OUR COMMENTS | |
| FRANCE |
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| Saint
Marcel Camping des Fosses Rouges Vernon Eure 27 N 49.09625 E 1.43852 |
mun campsite €9.80 +E 1/3 to 31/10 |
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Small
campsite with level grass camping pitches in village on edge of Vernon
with views across Seine valley.
Short drive to Monet's garden at Giverny where overnight parking is not
allowed. |
| Porchefontaine Huttopia Versailles Versailles Yvelines 78 N 48.79463 E 2.16121 |
private campsite €32.50 E wifi €? 25/3 to 5/11 |
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Large campsite in forest
with
rough pitches, some quite small among trees; good amenities;
hookup €5.20 a night. About 15 minutes walk to Porchefontaine
RER station for Paris (20 min €10.15 mobilis day ticket credit card
only) and 40 minute walk to Versailles Palace. |
| Erromardie Camping Le Bord de Mer Saint Jean de Luz Pyreneees Atlantiques 64 N 43.40661 W -1.64179 |
private campsite €15 +E 12/3 to 2/11 |
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Small site with
hedged grass
pitches. On cliff but high hedges about 2km north of town centre; cliff
walks and small beach adjacent. |
| CENTRAL SPAIN (outbound) | |||
| Etxarri-Aranatz Camping Etxarri Pamplona Navarre N 42.91278 W -2.07933 |
private
campsite €15 wifi €2 4/3 to 31/12 |
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Large
level full facilities campsite with small hedged touring pitches among
trees and static caravans. Situated in oak woods with walks about 2km
from town centre. |
| Soria Camping Fuente de la Teja Soria Castilla y Leon N 41.74586 W 2.48463 |
private campsite €15 +E 15/3 to 30/9 |
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Small
campsite
with sloping grass pitching area; limited facilities in low
season. Quite near main road about 3km south of town centre. |
| Segovia Camping El Acueducto Segovia Castilla y Leon N 40.93124 W -4.09256 |
private campsite €19.70 +E wifi €5 1/4 to 30/9 |
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Campsite with medium and
small
pitches among trees with difficult access. Expensive wifi zone
by
office. Situated 3km south of interesting city, on bus route. Views to
mountains but some road noise. |
| Caceres Camping Caceres Caceres Extremadura N 39.48854 W -6.41279 |
private campsite €15 wifi free all year |
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Large campsite with bungalows. Touring pitches have clean individual toilet/shower facilities. free wifi by office. Next to football stadium on main road opposite factory estate so some noise. 2km south of city centre |
| PORTUGAL |
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| Santo
António des Areias Camping Asseiceira Portalegre Alentejo N 39.41003 W -7.34076 |
private
campsite €13 +E wifi free all year |
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Small
CL type site with British owner; level grass piches among olive trees,
all touring;
excellent facilities, pool by arrangement. 1km from village centre.
Near Marvão hilltop fortified town. |
| Castro
Verde Parque Campismo Beja Alentejo N 37.70500 W -8.08804 |
Mun campsite €6 E wifi free all year |
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New campsite with
hardstanding
area for motorhomes and tourers; modern facilities limited in low
season.
MH service point in campsite. About 1km from interesting small town
centre; good district for
bird-watching. |
| Alvor Camping Dourada Portimão Algarve N 37.13506 W -8.59056 |
private campsite €15.38 E wifi free all year |
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Large campsite on edge of
small
resort. Some pitches on rough ground among trees; old facilities block.
Popular for long winter stays. 50% reduction for 3 nights stay minimum
in low
season. We only stayed two nights but paid for three which was cheaper! |
| Vila
Nova de Milfontes Camping Milfontes Odemira Alentejo N 37.73190 W -8.78309 |
private
campsite €13.41 E wifi free all year |
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Large
campsite in woods on edge of resort. old but reasonable facilities.
level pitches on grass/sand. 800 metres from town centre. MH service
point available at entrance |
| Alpiarça Parque de Campismo Municipale Santarém Alentejo N 39.24474 W -8.57458 |
mun campsite €10.20 +E 1/3 to 31/10 |
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Large campsite with level grass pitches among trees; old facilities limited in low season; many statics. Overlooking lake 2km from small town with several interesting statues, an art gallery and museum. |
| Peniche Camping Peniche Praia Peniche Centro N 39.36968 W -9.39201 |
private
campsite €11.76 wifi €? all year |
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Campsite
with
bungalows overlooking low cliffs. Special rate for small motorhome
pitches including hookup; reasonable facilities; security barriers even
for pedestrian access. 2km from town centre and fishing port. |
| Nazaré Orbitur Valado Leiria Centro N 39.59793 W -9.05632 |
private
campsite €11 E wifi free 1/1 to 16/10 |
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Large site in pinewoods with limited pitches available for motorhomes due to sandy soil; modern facilities. Site near new bypass 2km from resort with old town of Sitio reached by funicular. |
| Penacova Camping Municipale Coimbra Centro N 40.27904 W -8.2680 |
mun
campsite €7.40 E 1/4 to 30/9 |
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Small
campsite with hedged level pitches among trees by riverside in village
of Vila Nova 3km from town centre where we discovered a new official
aire the next day! |
| Vagueira Orbitur Vagueira Aveiro Centro N 40.55818 W -8.74514 |
private
campsite €7.28 +E wifi free all year |
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Well equipped
Orbitur site in pinewoods; level grass and firm sand
pitches; limited facilities low season. MH service point at
entrance but no waste drain! 1.5km from beaches and near
pretty resort of Costa Nova where we free camped the next night. |
| Celorico
de Basto Camping Municipale Amarante Centro N 41.39049 W -8.00607 |
mun
campsite €10.40 E wifi free all year |
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New
campsite with level gravel pitches and good facilities. On edge of
small town with old and modern buildings. Nearby dogs barked all night. |
| Guimarães Parque de Penha Guimarães Norte N 41.42819 W -8.26872 |
mun
campsite €10.85 E wifi free 1/5 to 30/9 |
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Small
hilltop campsite with level gravel area and steep narrow access roads
to smaller pitches among trees; basic facilities and pool. Shrine and
woodland walks nearby. Cable car down to interesting old city of
Guimarães |
| Cabedelo Orbitur Viano do Castelo Viano do Castelo Norte N 41.67866 W -8.82626 |
private
campsite €9.44 +E wifi free all year |
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Large
campsite terraced with a few pitches for MH and tourers; good
facilities with pool. Short walk across dunes to large beach south of
Lima estuary |
| Covas Camping Covas Vila Nova de Cerveira Norte N 41.88837 W -8.69485 |
private
campsite €13 +E wifi free all year |
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Small campsite
with level grass pitches. Good facilities and pool; only green
toilet fluids allowed; bike hire; restaurant. Short walk to small
village in hills. Narrow approach roads with campsite directions
painted on road. |
| NORTHERN SPAIN
(return) |
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| Baiona Camping Bayona Playa Vigo Galicia N 42.11401 W -8.82593 |
private
campsite €18.46 +E wifi free all year |
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Large
campsite level grass pitches among trees; good facilities limited low
season. wifi by office only; beach adjacent. Expensive from 1
June. About 2km to resort centre but difficult motorhome parking. |
| Santiago
de Compostela Camping As Cancelas Santiago de Compostela Galicia N 42.88932 W -8.52443 |
private
campsite €20 +E wifi free all year |
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Terraced
campsite with small grass pitches some narrow and difficult to access;
reasonable facilities, pool, bar; hookup €4.80. In suburbs, bus or 30
min walk to city centre. large building site nearby in 2011 |
| Valdovino Camping a Lagoa Ferrol Galicia N 43.61251 W -8.15349 |
private
campsite €15.39 +E 14/5 to 19/9 |
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Small campsite
level grass pitches; reasonable facilities. Overlooking lagoon and
beach at small resort with good surfing beach. |
| Cudillero Camping Cudillero Avilés Asturias N 43.55436 W -6.12930 |
private
campsite €15 E wifi €? 22/4 to 18/9 |
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UK
style campsite with level hedged grass pitches; good facilities; pool
and restaurant high season; mostly touring pitches; MH service point.
About 2km from pretty harbour but not by direct road. |
| Ribadesella Camping Ribadesella Oviedo Asturias N 43.46165 W -5.08662 |
private
campsite €15 E wifi free 15/4 to 25/9 |
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Large campsite with terraced grass pitches; some steep access roads and paths. Indoor and outdoor pools play area and good facilities. Some pitches a bit muddy and worn. Wifi point on restaurant terrace. |
| Avin Camping Picos de Europa Cangas de Onis Asturias N 43.33467 W -4.94708 |
private
campsite €15 E wifi free all year |
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Small campsite on northern edge of Picos de Europa. Some small and narrow pitches on lower terrace. In wooded valley in countryside location. |
| Potes La Viorna Picos de Europa Cantabria N 43.15443 W -4.64325 |
private
campsite €15 E wifi free 1/4 to 31/10 |
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Large
terraced campsite mostly tourers and tent pitches, level
grass;
good facilities, pool and restaurant; wifi by reception. About 1.5km
from town centre and on road to Fuente De. |
| Ruiloba El Helguero Comillas Cantabria N 43.38200 W -4.24720 |
private
campsite €15 E wifi free Easter to 30/9 |
no picture |
Large
campsite with many static vans separate from touring pitches; pool and
restaurant. We were pitched next to a large group with several
tents and gazebos for a holiday weekend when site was busy.
3km from small resort of Comillas. |
| Islares Camping Playa Arenilla Castro Urdiales Cantabria N 43.40363 W -3.31049 |
private campsite €15 E wifi €? 1/4 to 30/9 |
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Medium sized campsite with many statics and small grass touring pitches; fair facilities, cafe and play area. Small beach adjacent and some motorway noise. Easy journey via motorway to Bilbao for ferry. |