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Campsites - France, Spain & Portugal 2011


This year we stayed at campsites in France, Spain and Portugal from mid April to mid June. We used the ACSI discount camping card where possible and Orbitur sites in Portugal with a free seniors discount card.
Site fees were for our 6 metre motorhome and two people and may have changed. Please check with site.

Site opening dates are for 2011 and not guaranteed to be correct
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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.
E denotes price includes electric hook-up, varies between 3A and 10A 
+E
= electricity at extra charge which we didn't use
wifi was available at many sites mostly free and sometimes only near reception.
Note: Most Spanish and Portuguese campsites have many static caravans, cabins and bungalows

Aires 2011 >>

TOWN
Site name
Nearest large town
Region
Co-ordinates
COST
per night
wifi
open dates

OUR COMMENTS
FRANCE
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
Saint Marcel campsite 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
Huttopia Versailles
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 
Camping Le Bord de Mer Erromardie
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
Etxarri campsite
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
Camping Fuente de la Teja Soria
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
Segovia campsite
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
Caceres campsite
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
Santo António des Areias
Camping Asseiceira
Portalegre
Alentejo
N 39.41003
W -7.34076
private campsite
€13 +E
wifi free
all year
Camping Asseiceira
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
Castro Verde campsite
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
Camping Dourada Alvor

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
Camping Milfontes
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
Alpiarca campsite 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
Peniche Praia campsite
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
Orbitur Camping Valado Nazare
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
Penacova campsite
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
Orbitur Vagueira campsite
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
Celorico do Basto campsite
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
Camping Parque de Penha Guimaraes
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
Orbitur Viano do Castelo campsite
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
Camping Covas
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)
Baiona
Camping Bayona Playa
Vigo
Galicia
N 42.11401
W -8.82593

private campsite
€18.46 +E
wifi free
all year
Camping Bayona Playa
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

Camping As Cancelas Santiago
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
Camping Aa Lagoa Valdovino
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

Camping Ribadesella
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
La Viorna campsite Potes
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

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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
Camping Playa Arenilla Islares
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.