<script>window.sliderCampsites = [112601, 121959, 104423, 119087, 111305]</script><script>window.sliderCampsites = [103629, 111121, 119127, 120137, 123409]</script><script>window.sliderCampsites = [101367, 111007, 122734, 120166, 111877, 120975]</script><script>window.sliderCampsites = [106704, 117917, 108244, 121072, 123012, 120046]</script>{"id":5100,"date":"2018-05-07T09:31:39","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T07:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.nl\/blog\/?post_type=listing&#038;p=5100\/"},"modified":"2018-05-07T09:31:56","modified_gmt":"2018-05-07T07:31:56","slug":"where-to-go-for-a-cosy-campsite-in-france-or-spain","status":"publish","type":"listing","link":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/where-to-go-for-a-cosy-campsite-in-france-or-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to go for a cosy campsite in France or Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Enjoy your camping holiday to the full. You can do that in a thousand and one different ways. If you prefer a cosy atmosphere in a rustic countryside setting then it is a good idea to opt for a small-scale campsite. You will be woken every morning by the sound of chirping birds or the water lapping in the brook that runs just behind the campsite. In France and Spain there are plenty of these great little campsites; I have sought out the most authentic camping regions on your behalf.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The French Alsace \u2013 Visiting vineyards and castles<\/h2>\n<p>We all of course know the French Alsace for its vineyards and the wonderful region of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/the-vosges-somewhere-to-add-to-your-holiday-bucket-list\/\">Vosges<\/a>. The eastern slopes of this mountain range have the perfect fertile soil for one of the best wines in France. When you are in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/alsace\/\">Alsace<\/a> you really shouldn\u2019t miss following a route through the vineyards. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace-wine-route.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Route des Vins d\u2019Alsace<\/a> is the oldest wine route in France and takes you to the best wine producers and also takes you past the many picturesque wine villages.<\/p>\n<p>If you are enjoying all of the highlights Alsace has to offer, then make sure to visit the 13th century castle <a href=\"http:\/\/www.haut-koenigsbourg.fr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Haut-Koenigsbourg<\/a>. In 1900, the German Emperor Wilhelm II had this castle renovated and refurnished turning into the enormous monument it is today. From the castle, which is easily accessible and has a fun programme for children, you get a wonderful view over the region. Another of the Alsace\u2019s beautiful viewpoints is Mont Sainte-Odile Abbey, about forty kilometres north of Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jcarousel-wrapper\"><div class=\"jcarousel\"><ul class=\"camping-slider\"><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/a\/693a6a5f9a149.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Au bord de Bruche\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/alsace\/bas-rhin\/rothau\/camping-au-bord-de-bruche-121959\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/alsace\/bas-rhin\/rothau\/camping-au-bord-de-bruche-121959\/\">Camping Au bord de Bruche<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/7\/6937fd7850ada.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Municipal Lef\u00e9bure\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/alsace\/haut-rhin\/orbey\/camping-municipal-lefebure-104423\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/alsace\/haut-rhin\/orbey\/camping-municipal-lefebure-104423\/\">Camping Municipal Lef\u00e9bu...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/6939a368716bb.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Du Moulin\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/alsace\/haut-rhin\/wihr-au-val\/camping-du-moulin-119087\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/alsace\/haut-rhin\/wihr-au-val\/camping-du-moulin-119087\/\">Camping Du Moulin<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/693936965058a.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Les Bouleaux\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/alsace\/haut-rhin\/rombach-le-franc\/camping-les-bouleaux-111305\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/alsace\/haut-rhin\/rombach-le-franc\/camping-les-bouleaux-111305\/\">Camping Les Bouleaux<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-prev jcarousel-prev-disabled\">&lsaquo;<\/a><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-next\">&rsaquo;<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Limousin \u2013 The green heart of France<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/limousin\/\">Limousin<\/a>\u00a0is one of the greenest regions in France. The region is part of France\u2019s Massif Central Mountains, but here, the landscape is defined by narrow roads and winding rivers. If you want to enjoy the beauty of the tranquil French countryside and nature then this is the place to be! Limousin is also a perfect region for a sporting and active holiday, for example around the popular <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lacsaintpardoux.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lac de Saint-Pardoux<\/a>. Here, in the direct vicinity of the lake you can go swimming, sailing, fishing, walking, cycling, mountain biking and sunbathing. Everything you could want.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to alternate sporting activities with a trip to a big city, then although there are not many in this region, the porcelain capital <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/campsite\/search\/placeID\/441035\/\">Limoges<\/a> is one I recommend. An exceptionally pure clay was found close to this city, so it is where the most refined porcelain in France is made. You can find out why even the most prestigious restaurants from across the globe choose Limoges porcelain in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.musee-adriendubouche.fr\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adrien Dubouch\u00e9 National Museum<\/a>. Other must sees in this city are the Saint-Etienne Cathedral and the Limoges-B\u00e9n\u00e9dictins railway station. You can end your day with a delicious meal in one of the local restaurants. Meat lovers will really enjoy it here, as the tastiest meat in France, from the red-brown Limousin cows, is served in this area.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jcarousel-wrapper\"><div class=\"jcarousel\"><ul class=\"camping-slider\"><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/2\/693299f4770d6.jpg\" alt=\"Camping de la M\u00e9t\u00e9orite\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/limousin\/haute-vienne\/rochechouart\/camping-de-la-meteorite-103629\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/limousin\/haute-vienne\/rochechouart\/camping-de-la-meteorite-103629\/\">Camping de la M\u00e9t\u00e9orite<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/693931eee40f2.jpg\" alt=\"Camping La Magaudie\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/limousin\/correze\/chartrier-ferriere\/camping-la-magaudie-111121\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/limousin\/correze\/chartrier-ferriere\/camping-la-magaudie-111121\/\">Camping La Magaudie<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/6939a3e1e903c.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Domaine de Lall\u00e9\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/limousin\/correze\/champagnac-la-noaille\/camping-domaine-de-lalle-119127\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/limousin\/correze\/champagnac-la-noaille\/camping-domaine-de-lalle-119127\/\">Camping Domaine de Lall\u00e9<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/6\/8\/6968d7d76304a.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Les Quatre Saisons\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/limousin\/creuse\/soubrebost\/camping-les-quatre-saisons-120137\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/limousin\/creuse\/soubrebost\/camping-les-quatre-saisons-120137\/\">Camping Les Quatre Saison...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/a\/693a8292551ac.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Le Rianon\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/limousin\/creuse\/malleret-boussac\/camping-le-rianon-123409\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/limousin\/creuse\/malleret-boussac\/camping-le-rianon-123409\/\">Camping Le Rianon<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-prev jcarousel-prev-disabled\">&lsaquo;<\/a><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-next\">&rsaquo;<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Galicia \u2013 Unspoilt countryside by the Atlantic Ocean<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/campsite\/search\/regionID\/98\/\">Galicia<\/a> is probably the least touristic part of Spain. In this north-western province, where it doesn\u2019t rain as much as people claim, there are still undiscovered areas. The countryside sparkles like never before and the beaches by the rocky ocean coast, many accessible via winding roads, are stunningly beautiful and very popular among windsurfers. In your quest for the most beautiful beaches, you mustn\u2019t miss Playa de Las Catedrales in the north and Praia de Laxe in the northwest!<\/p>\n<p>Yet there is more to the countryside in Galicia than simply the coast and the beaches. Inland you can enjoy forested and mountainous landscapes. It is with good reason there are six nature reserves in Galicia. If you get the chance, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.turismo.gal\/que-visitar\/destacados\/parque-nacional-das-illas-atlanticas-de-galicia?langId=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Islas Atl\u00e1nticas de Galicia National Park<\/a>. This region contains the archipelagos of C\u00edes, Onza and S\u00e1lvora and is unique due to the unspoilt countryside and the pearly-white beaches. The islands can be reached by boat from the coastal towns of Vigo or Pontevedra but can only be visited in the summer months.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jcarousel-wrapper\"><div class=\"jcarousel\"><ul class=\"camping-slider\"><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/69394075a8965.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Monterroso &#039;A Peneda&#039;\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/spain\/galicia\/lugo\/monterroso\/camping-monterroso-a-peneda-111877\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/spain\/galicia\/lugo\/monterroso\/camping-monterroso-a-peneda-111877\/\">Camping Monterroso &#039;A Pen...<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Catalonia \u2013 Wine producers and volcanic landscapes<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/campsite\/search\/regionID\/97\/\">Catalonia<\/a> is of course famous for its wonderful beaches, the coastal resorts on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/campsite\/search\/regionID\/861\/\">Costa Brava<\/a> and the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona. They are all definitely worth visiting but the region has more to offer than these popular attractions. Catalonia is also well known for wine and cava. Follow one of the wine routes, such as around Lleida where the winegrowers open their doors in the summer so you can help with harvesting the grapes. And of course, afterwards you can join the traditional festivities to celebrate the harvest in one of the surrounding villages.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to sample more of the Catalan culture and countryside you are best going to the Pyrenees. Amid the imposing mountain tops you will be introduced to another side of Catalonia. In the northeast, you will find the <a href=\"http:\/\/en.turismegarrotxa.com\/territory-and-nature\/natural-park-and-protected-areas\/la-garrotxa-volcanic-zone-natural-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park<\/a>, an area with about 30 volcanos. Further to the south, west of Barcelona, Montserrat towers above the flat landscape. The exceptional shape of the mountain is impressive in itself but you mustn\u2019t miss the historic Benedictine Monastery with the Virgin of Montserrat statue!<\/p>\n<div class=\"jcarousel-wrapper\"><div class=\"jcarousel\"><ul class=\"camping-slider\"><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/8\/69385b8ce63a6.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Del Remei\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/spain\/catalonia\/lleida\/el-pont-de-suert\/camping-del-remei-106704\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/spain\/catalonia\/lleida\/el-pont-de-suert\/camping-del-remei-106704\/\">Camping Del Remei<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/693992b75ca0b.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Ma\u00e7anet de Cabrenys\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/spain\/catalonia\/girona\/macanet-de-cabrenys\/camping-macanet-de-cabrenys-117917\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/spain\/catalonia\/girona\/macanet-de-cabrenys\/camping-macanet-de-cabrenys-117917\/\">Camping Ma\u00e7anet de Cabre...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/d\/8\/69d8e283358c7.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Cal Parad\u00eds\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/spain\/catalonia\/barcelona\/salo\/camping-cal-paradis-121072\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/spain\/catalonia\/barcelona\/salo\/camping-cal-paradis-121072\/\">Camping Cal Parad\u00eds<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/9\/6939b181eb0ee.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Port Massaluca\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/spain\/catalonia\/tarragona\/la-pobla-de-massaluca\/camping-port-massaluca-120046\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/spain\/catalonia\/tarragona\/la-pobla-de-massaluca\/camping-port-massaluca-120046\/\">Camping Port Massaluca<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-prev jcarousel-prev-disabled\">&lsaquo;<\/a><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-next\">&rsaquo;<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Fan of little but great campsites<\/h2>\n<p>You can of course visit these regions from a large family campsite or a complete holiday park, but in order to really get into the atmosphere of the region a smaller campsite is highly recommended. Here, you will get a better feel for the region and the campsite owners are generally more than happy to point out even more sights. Try one of the campsites recommended in this article.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a great little campsite in a different region, then on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatlittlecampsites.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACSI Great Little Campsites website<\/a> you will find a complete overview of all campsites with a maximum of 50 pitches. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatlittlecampsites.co.uk\/extra-information\/great-little-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACSI Great Little Campsites app<\/a> also gives a handy overview and is easy to use while on the road.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enjoy your camping holiday to the full. You can do that in a thousand and one different ways. If you prefer a cosy atmosphere in a rustic countryside setting then it is a good idea to opt for a small-scale campsite. You will be woken every morning by the sound of chirping birds or the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":4967,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"listing_type":[2329],"class_list":["post-5100","listing","type-listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","listing_type-destination","listing_location-camping-in-france","listing_location-camping-in-spain"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/5100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5100"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/5100\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4967"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing_type?post=5100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}