Campsites are becoming more sophisticated
With the return to nature that tourism is experiencing, campsites have experienced a bit of a renaissance . Now they are as cool as Miramar, from vintage caravans. There are also those that offer innovative tree houses, like Tres Estrellas, and even luxury tents, like all these glampings.
It's getting harder and harder to choose, but the Awards for the Best Campsite in Spain 2019 They make it a little easier. These awards given by the Spanish Camping Federation (FEEC), "the most important and prestigious at a national level", are awarded to certain establishments taking into account both their characteristics and the campers' own assessment.
In its second edition, the laureates discover us spectacular landscapes and luxury facilities, both oriented to the whole family and focused on enjoying peace and silence. Here they are all:
The charm of the Cabuérniga campsite
BEST INDOOR CAMPING: ** EL ESCORIAL (SAN LORENZO OF EL ESCORIAL, MADRID) **
Mobile homes, bungalows and camping pitches are offered at this campsite that boasts of its strategic location: "only" 50 kilometers from Madrid and, at the same time, nestled in the heart of Sierra de Guadarrama, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
In the surroundings you can enjoy hiking trails, as well as practice water sports in the Valmayor reservoir . And, without leaving the premises, the four outdoor pools with attractions, and the three heated ones, also delight young and old.
**BEST MOUNTAIN CAMPING: PINETA (BIELSA, HUESCA) **
The enclave of this campsite is truly spectacular. It is neither more nor less than the entrance to the extraordinary **Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park**, in the Pineta Valley.
It is "surrounded by majestic mountains, by pine, beech and fir forests and next to the source of the Cinca River ”, as explained by those responsible. In other words, it is located in the very epicenter of the exit of most of the routes in the area. It has bungalows, double rooms and plots for rent.
The environment of the Pineta campsite is like a postcard
**BEST BEACH CAMPING: PINAR SAN JOSÉ (ZAHORA, CÁDIZ) **
In the beautiful Breña y Marismas de Barbate Natural Park, a large dune populated by pines, olive trees and mastic trees and located next to magnificent cliffs, is Pinar San José. There, time is spent surfing or hiking, riding bikes, spotting dolphins or strolling in the sun on mythical beaches like those of ** Bologna **.
Nearby are some of our favorite towns, old and Conil, where living well is a divine mandate. The facilities also have sports courts, a children's club, swimming pools and a dog area.
MORE FAMILY CAMPING: ** RIBADESELLA (RIBADESELLA, ASTURIAS) **
Spa, gym, playgrounds , entertainment activities for children, minigolf, sports courts, outdoor heated swimming pools... The Ribadesella campsite is certainly an Eden for the whole family, located just one kilometer from the beach.
In fact, the little ones will dream of sleeping in their safari tent in the glamping area, although the enclosure also has bungalows and a camping area. It is, yes, a destination to remember only when the sun rises, since it only opens from the end of April to the end of September.
MOST CHARMING CAMPSITE: ** RED BALLOON (BARCELONA) **
The closest first category campsite to Barcelona is in Canet de Mar, “a small Mediterranean town known for its wide sandy beaches and crystal clear waters , and also for its Catalan art nouveau architecture”, as explained by the establishment itself.
Nearby you can do all kinds of sports activities, including karting, diving and adventure circuits for the little ones. As for accommodation, they have bungalows and mobile homes of new plant and modern design , in addition to plots.
**BEST CAMPING RESTAURANT: AS CANCELAS (SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, A CORUÑA) **
The A Grella Brasserie is "a gastronomic point of reference in the city ”, according to those responsible for As Cancelas. “We fundamentally believe in the product. For this reason, we have specialized in getting the best out of the best raw materials through one of the most ancient culinary arts, the grill”, they affirm from the accommodation, which offers market cuisine reinvented season after season in a space with a vocation for cozy.
BEST CAMPING OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND: ** CABUERNIGA MILL (CABUERNIGA**, **CANTABRIA) **
This family business, which pampers every aspect of its accommodation, is proud of the beauty of its protected natural environment, the Cabuérniga Valley. In addition, he knows that he has in him and in silence and tranquility which he boasts, his greatest asset.
Open since 1991 and named Best European campsite open all year Already in 2017, Cabuérniga offers plots, as well as cabins and apartments with a rural air, covered with the stone of the area.
**MOST ORIGINAL ACCOMMODATION CAMPING SON BOU (ALAIOR, MENORCA) **
70,000 square meters of pine forests and large green areas and a most flirty architecture based on wooden chalets make up this beautiful Majorcan campsite with a swimming pool, restaurant, sports courts, mini club and playground.
very close, the Son Bou beach , the lighthouse of Cavalleria and the port of Sanitja are wonderful excursions for the whole family.
Wooden chalets at the Son Bou campsite
**SPECIAL MENTION: CAMPING BAYONA PLAYA (BAIONA, PONTEVEDRA) **
The marvelous renovation carried out on this campsite, which now has a series of modern and glazed bungalows with terrace practically on the seafront , has earned it a special mention by the FEEC. They also have a glamping area made up of elevated wooden tents on two levels with a dining room, storage area and bedroom, as well as traditional pitches.
The accommodation offer is complemented by all kinds of attractions for children -entertainment, trampolines, zip lines, water slides...-, as well as a privileged environment, made up of wide beaches and very close to the interesting old quarter of the town of Baiona itself.