| a golden coastline, glorious weather and numerous | | | | No more wet tents and mud slicked campsites on |
| family friendly local attractions, Spain is the | | | | a camping holiday here – Spain’s |
| perfect destination for a family camping holiday. | | | | “Golden Coast” is justly famed for |
| Most people who go camping in Spain will head | | | | its outstanding weather, with over 320 days of |
| straight for the North East coast, and with good | | | | sunshine and summer temperatures of over |
| reason – Costa Brava and Costa Dorada | | | | 30°C. The warmest period is between July |
| are undoubtedly the best camping spots in the | | | | and August, although the weather is still sunny |
| country, with access to the outstanding beaches | | | | and pleasant (and the water good to swim in) for |
| and many of the best campsites in Spain. | | | | the entire period between April and October |
| If you are still undecided about where to go on | | | | – this is the perfect time to got camping in |
| holiday this summer, here are five great reasons | | | | Spain. |
| why you should try a camping holiday in Spain... | | | | The Cities |
| The Campsites | | | | There are several cities that are well worth a visit |
| It is one of the most popular destinations in | | | | if you are camping in Spain. Barcelona is an |
| Europe for a camping holiday, and Spain’s | | | | obvious highlight – the legendary central |
| campsites are consequently of a very high quality. | | | | boulevard of “Las Ramblas”, the |
| Those who expect muddy fields and basic facilities | | | | many art galleries, the colourful architecture of |
| from a campsite will be bowled over by what | | | | Antonio Gaudi and the chic shopping districts are |
| Spain has to offer! Swimming pool complexes, | | | | all great attractions. Lesser known but equally |
| gyms and saunas, restaurants, children’s | | | | enjoyable is the city of Gerona; with its ancient |
| clubs and sports centres are typical facilities of | | | | cathedral, old fortifications and a mixture of Art |
| Spain’s luxury campsites. For those who | | | | Nouveau and Baroque architecture, it is a delightful |
| don’t want to stay in a tent, there are | | | | place to explore on a day trip. |
| plenty of mobiles homes in Spain that are | | | | The Attractions |
| available. | | | | There are plenty of local attractions to see whilst |
| The Beaches | | | | camping in Spain. PortAventura is one of the |
| Costa Dorada and Costa Brava are two of the | | | | biggest theme parks in Spain, with a mixture of |
| most popular destinations in Europe for beach | | | | colossal roller coasters (such as the Stampida and |
| holidays, and it is easy to see why. It has dozens | | | | Dragon Khan) and smaller rides to suit both |
| of beautiful beaches, ranging from bustling beach | | | | adrenaline junkies and those of a more sensitive |
| resorts like Sitges to the quiet secluded coves of | | | | disposition! Another sight not to be missed is |
| Tarragona. Most of them are perfectly safe for | | | | Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine abbey |
| children, and many have water sports facilities and | | | | and notable pilgrimage site up in the Catalan |
| boat hire as well, so there is plenty to keep the | | | | mountains which is visited by thousands every |
| whole family entertained. | | | | year. |
| The Weather | | | | |