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6.3

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Camping Despeñaperros is a campsite in Santa Elena, Jaén, located in a wood.The campsite has which are marked out, pitches with shade and pitches with some shade. It is possible to rent bungalows/chalets. The campsite has a sports ground.

The following rules apply to pets at (Camping Despeñaperros):
- Dog(s) permitted in low season (if on a lead)
- Dog(s) permitted in high season (if on a lead)

For sportive holidaymakers the camp site offers various cycle routes. The camp site has an outdoor swimming pool and a toddlers' pool.

You don't always have to cook, as the camp site has a snack bar, restaurant (with snack menu) and restaurant (with full menu). The camp site also supplies fresh bread. You can also use the internet, as you can access the internet with your own laptop in 80%-100% of the camp site.

Detail information about this campsite

Inspected annually

This inspector visits Camping Despeñaperros every year and inspects the campsite based on more than 200 facilities and other points. The inspector is an employee of ACSI and not affiliated with the campsite.

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Reviews (12)

Average rating: 6.3

Toilet facilities: 6.4
Staff: 6.3
Price - quality comparison: 6.8
Child friendliness: 6.5
Sports facilities: 5.5
Swimming pool: 5.1
Food and drink: 5.4
Surroundings: 7.6

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mrs michele lawrie, on this campsite in May 2023
7.8

Travelling party: Couple

Tranquil setting amongst the pines with views out over olive groves. Showers and toilets were clean. Village close by for restaurants and bars.The shop had bread and milk but the bar at the site was closed

Alison Atkinson, on this campsite in April 2023
8.6

Travelling party: Couple

We visited Camping Despenaperros for one night on our way south. The site was easy to find and the comments about the archways at the entrance cover the issues.
The site was very clean and the plots are spacious and well marked out. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was plenty of hot water in the toilet block but non at the outside sinks, just cold water.
This is a very peaceful site in a lovely area.

Carolyn Carden, on this campsite in April 2023
5.8

Travelling party: Couple

It is true that this is a pretty tired site in a lovely location. The receptionist does not speak English but we found him very helpful and Google translate allowed communication! The big problem we had was 3 families travelling together with 8 children who shouted and screamed all day and well into the night but the receptionist was helpful and we moved to a much quieter spot but this is not a particularly peaceful campsite if that is what you need.

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1: €28.30
Guide price 2: €38.50
Period of opening: 02-01-2025 till 23-12-2025
26-12-2025 till 30-12-2025
Area: 4 ha
Altitude: 750m
Number of touring pitches: 112 (70 - 100m²)
Number of permanent pitches: 30
Number of accommodation units for hire: 6
Campsite suitable for disabled persons: Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

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Outdoor swimming pool
- surface area:200 m2
- period:20-06/15-09
Wifi 80-100% coverage
Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2

Internet

Mobile internet
- Type:4G
Wifi 80-100% coverage

At the reception

Passport/identity card required
Credit cards accepted
- credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages:French | Spanish | English
Payment request on the spot, via mobile phone

Pitch amenities

Water connection at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Waste water drainage at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
Electrical hook-ups possible
- Max. electricity:10 ampère
Pitches with radio and television connections

Campsite rules

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Caravans allowed
Tents allowed
Small extra tent permitted
Motorhomes allowed
Twin-axle vehicles permitted
Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ:gas | electricity

Dogs

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2

Toilet facilities

Washbasins: hot water
Washbasins: cold water
Standard toilets
Toilet paper provided
Chemical toilet disposal point
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Showers: hot water
Showers: cold water
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Disabled sanitary facilities only open for the disabled
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
Baby room

Ground and vegetation

Pitches with plenty of shade
Pitches with some shade
Marked pitches
Hard ground

Washing, washing-up, cooking

Washing up sinks: hot water
Washing up sinks: cold water
Washing machine(s)
Laundry sinks: cold water
Ironing facilities

Food, drink and groceries

Breakfast available
Fresh bread available at the camp site
Groceries: limited selection
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Restaurant (with ample choice)
- period:20-06/15-09
Restaurant (limited choice)
- period:20-06/15-09
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Snack bar
- period:20-06/15-09
Takeaway meals
- period:20-06/15-09
Bar
- period:20-06/15-09
Communal barbecue area
Freezing for cooling elements
Ice available

Rental accommodations

Bungalows/chalets
- total:6

Available to hire at the campsite

Safes

Swimming

Outdoor swimming pool
- surface area:200 m2
- period:20-06/15-09
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:12 m2
- period:20-06/15-09

For children

Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:12 m2
- period:20-06/15-09
Children's playground: small
Games room
Baby room
No entertainment programme

Sport and games

Multi-sports field

Recreation (adults)

Cycle routes starting at the camp site
- level:average
Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level:average
Games room
Television

Situation of campsite

Located in the woods
Panorama
Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
- distance:0.5 km
Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
- distance:0.5 km
Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
- distance:0.1 km

For motorhomes

Motorhomes allowed
Special facilities for motorhomes
- water refill
- grey water discharge
Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes

Disabled

Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
Width of door 100 cms minimum
Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
Door-springs light enough (3-4 kgs pressure)
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Disabled sanitary facilities only open for the disabled

Miscellaneous

Footpaths and roads are lit
Patrolled grounds
Quiet during the day
Quiet during the night
Separate area for young people

Campsite surroundings

Weather

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Climate

	Relative humidity	Precipitation total (mm)	Hours of sunshine
Jan	82%	47	4
Feb	72%	52	5
Mar	59%	41	6
Apr	61%	51	7
May	62%	38	9
Jun	46%	28	10
Jul	42%	11	12
Aug	43%	8	11
Sep	54%	24	8
Oct	70%	42	6
Nov	77%	55	5
Dec	83%	53	4

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Camping Despeñaperros
Infanta Elena s/n
23213 / Santa Elena (Jaén)
Spain
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38°20'36"N 3°32'8"W
A4 Sevilla-Madrid, exit 259; Madrid-Sevilla, exit 257 or 258. Follow signs.

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Inspected annually

Inspector Ms C. Goudesone

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Reviews (12)

Average rating: 6.3

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