Camping Near Gibraltar (2 Viewers)

[Jim]

@Clemann You sent me this as a private message, I'm sure it was meant for the forum

Hi,

As a newbie on this forum thought as this is our 1st long trip then I'd ask if any funsters know or recommend a spot near Gib. Having a brilliant time and have now reached Almeria so much fun.
TTFN

 

[quickweh]

The marina in La Liinea at €12 per night with water and grey/black dump, easy walk to border crossing. Alternatively the sports club on the opposite side of La Linea, €4 per night with dump only, possible fresh water from beach opposite. Easy walk to border crossing.

 

[tonka]

Just a short way inland is this free aire..
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Only been once as we were passing and to check it out. Did look an ok place to spend a few days and do some cycling / walking plus sample the local village.. Free water and toilet / grey dump..

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[Minxy]

We stayed at the large car park literally at the southernmost tip of Gib one night, no problem, didn't have much choice as the island was in 'lock-down' for a while due to a mock emergency response at the airport which started around 5.00 pm! This meant that no-one could get in/out for a few hours so rather than try to get through the massive traffic jam afterwards to escape, that evening we sat tight (in the blooming pouring rain) and surfed on the internet etc.

 

[jongood]

We stayed at the large car park literally at the southernmost tip of Gib one night, no problem, didn't have much choice as the island was in 'lock-down' for a while due to a mock emergency response at the airport which started around 5.00 pm! This meant that no-one could get in/out for a few hours so rather than try to get through the massive traffic jam afterwards to escape, that evening we sat tight (in the blooming pouring rain) and surfed on the internet etc.

The one free car park is now closed. The sports club is a good bet, although the view is better at the marina its got the usual marina dinging noise all night. Both are easy enough to walk to the border. couple of days is usually enough though IMHO.

 

[mikebeaches]

I haven't stayed there, but 'Camping La Casita Cadiz' is reasonably near, but not walking distance.

https://en.camping.info/spain/andalusia/camping-la-casita-20893/location

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@36.2506514,-5.3389602,1265m/data=!3m1!1e3

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[Gellyneck]

Both are easy enough to walk to the border. couple of days is usually enough though.

Whit!!!!! Two days walk to the border? Don't think OP's trying to recreate a WWII escape plan?

Sorry, sorry sorry!!!

 

[PhilandMena]

We always stop here. Secure and a short walk to Gib.

 

[canopus]

The car park at the football club at La Linea. The team is known as Real Balompédica Linense.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Estadio+Municipal+de+La+Línea+de+la+Concepción/@36.1570537,-5.3448161,17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0xd0cc0f52a2e26f3:0x50a332203e0d0690!2s11300+La+Línea+de+la+Concepción,+Cádiz,+Spain!3b1!8m2!3d36.1682563!4d-5.3494719!3m4!1s0x0:0x369135cfefd26b3d!8m2!3d36.158529!4d-5.340484

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[PhilandMena]

Same place as I recommended above Ken. Great minds think alike.

 

[Freespirit1]

Hi Playmates

One Funster found a spot a little closer eh!!

 

[peterc10]

Another vote for the Aire at the Marina in La Linea. Easy 10 minutes walk to the border. Very pleasant spot.

But was really disappointed with Gibraltar which has really changed in the last 30 years. High street full of shops selling cheap booze, dodgy electronics and even more dodgy jewellery and watches. Reminded me of Andorra.

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[Minxy]

Another vote for the Aire at the Marina in La Linea. Easy 10 minutes walk to the border. Very pleasant spot.

But was really disappointed with Gibraltar which has really changed in the last 30 years. High street full of shops selling cheap booze, dodgy electronics and even more dodgy jewellery and watches. Reminded me of Andorra.

Must admit our views are the same, nothing really there to buy and it's not cheap - better and cheaper stuff in Spain. We went as we were literally passing the 'front door', the ONLY reason I'd go back would be to delve into some of the history of the place and visit the tunnels etc ... not bothered at all about the flipping apes though ... we saw them sitting on a roof and wall of a house and they are NOT a pretty sight!

 

[Kevan]

you can always go camp with Jim at JASMIN camping, he does not live far from Gibraltar point?

 

[TerryL]

We "did" Gibraltar a couple of years ago, camped at La Linea, walked across then got one of the tour taxis. Cost us €70 but we had it to ourselves for a morning, the driver paid all our entrance fees, in total about €40, and waited for us at each visit and I think we did them all. He was very knowledgeable and of course very possessive of his Gibraltarian nationality. Altogether it was an extremely worthwhile visit.

We did go back last year but it was really only a shopping visit and we wouldn't bother again.

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[Minxy]

you can always go camp with Jim at JASMIN camping, he does not live far from Gibraltar point?

... Just watch out for the apes at Jasmin though ... especially when they flash their red bottoms!

 

[Tincataylor]

Another vote for the Aire at the Marina in La Linea. Easy 10 minutes walk to the border. Very pleasant spot.

But was really disappointed with Gibraltar which has really changed in the last 30 years. High street full of shops selling cheap booze, dodgy electronics and even more dodgy jewellery and watches. Reminded me of Andorra.

The Tincas agree totally with all you say,

 

[billym]

We stayed on the marina for a couple of weeks recently. The limit is 72 hours but for various reasons they allowed us longer. The marina is a great stopover but La Linea, once you get out of the town centre , is not a nice place. The link is an article in El Pais in English from a couple of days ago describing some of the problems there.

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[Clarky]

We stayed on the marina for a couple of weeks recently. The limit is 72 hours but for various reasons they allowed us longer. The marina is a great stopover but La Linea, once you get out of the town centre , is not a nice place. The link is an article in El Pais in English from a couple of days ago describing some of the problems there.

Blimey!!! If I'd read that lot I would never have gone there back in December.
I must admit that when we stopped briefly at Carrefour for supplies I stayed with the MoHo while Kate nipped into the store.
For anyone brave enough to venture to La Linea/Gibraltar here is my video of the way in to the marina aire:-

 

[billym]

Here is an article in today's Guardian about La Linea. We went blindly into
some seriously rough areas and were warned off in no uncertain terms.
The marina is great but be aware La Linea is not.

https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/04/spain-la-linea-drug-trafficking-gibraltar-hashish

 

[PhilandMena]

An Interesting article. Wont put us off staying at the football ground though.

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