Jan - Mar campsite South France Benicasim maybe.

[TUCANO]

Could someone please answer a few basic questions please, I have done the journey many years ago with my late wife so, been there done that but not exactly sure where 'there' was
So, can't remember the campsite name, ahha just thought Benicasim was it , wow where did that come from
Would I be able to book in advance NOW for two months, is the drive doable in a week or would ten days be better, and anything else anyone can throw my way would be much appreciated.
Thanks for any help offered, much appreciated.
Okay so it is in Spain

 

[Ditcha]

Easy in a week drive down to Benicasim, might be Bonterra Park your thinking of plenty of funsters on there over winter is that when you plan to head down?

 

[TUCANO]

Ditcha Bonterra Park yeah, planning in the early stages, couldn't even get the country correct in the thread heading
Could I ask which route you took please, just an approximate idea thanks, originally from Newcastle but exiled in Yorkshire since 1991.

 

[Ditcha]

I use these routes good info on both from the resources section on here thanks to tonka and PhilandMena

My often used, mostly toll free, route into Spain and to Benidorm in particular. https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/resources/tonkas-western-route-to-spain.99/

A relevant page from about-france.com https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...-to-southwest-france-spain-without-tolls.191/

 

[jollyrodger]

TUCANO recently came back from Spain and one of my stops was Benicassim, but I stayed over at camping Tauro.

But little Britain (Bonterra Pk) is the bigger and more popular site

Bonterra Park ****

Details for Bonterra Park **** a Independent Campsite Benicàssim, Castelló, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, 12560

www.searchforsites.co.uk

Route to and from France for me from Sompot tunnel would be:
Jaca,
Binifar(cheap fuel)
Lleida
Amposta (cheap fuel and lpg)
Benicassim

Have fun

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[busby]

It's a very steady non toll 4 day run to Benicasim..Did it in June.Departed Calais wed morning,,arrived Benicasim sat pm..Steady scenic drive.
BUSBY.

 

[WoodysTravels]

Could someone please answer a few basic questions please, I have done the journey many years ago with my late wife so, been there done that but not exactly sure where 'there' was
So, can't remember the campsite name, ahha just thought Benicasim was it , wow where did that come from
Would I be able to book in advance NOW for two months, is the drive doable in a week or would ten days be better, and anything else anyone can throw my way would be much appreciated.
Thanks for any help offered, much appreciated.
Okay so it is in Spain

We have booked jan 23 at bonterra park benicassim. Our first time. Wld be interested to know what route u would advise in jan, i have all the aires but bit wary uding never done it before was hoping for camp sites.

 

[WoodysTravels]

Hi we have bkd onto bonterra park, benicassim in jan 23. Wld be intetested to know what route you wld advise from tunnel. Dont want to be going over the alps in jan.

 

[Ditcha]

We have booked jan 23 at bonterra park benicassim. Our first time. Wld be interested to know what route u would advise in jan, i have all the aires but bit wary uding never done it before was hoping for camp sites.

We normally do it in 4 days 3 stops using the western route early morning tunnel then stay here:

1.Aire privee de camping- car du bois Chaudron
+33 6 84 97 84 22

Aire privee de camping- car du bois Chaudron · 37800 Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, France

âââââ · Lodging

maps.app.goo.gl

Then on here:

Camping Larrouleta
+33 5 59 47 37 84

Camping Larrouleta · 210 Rue de Socoa, 64122 Urrugne, France

âââââ · Campsite

maps.app.goo.gl

Then here.

Área de Autocaravanas Teruel

Google Maps

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Then day 4 down to the coast

 

[jollyrodger]

Hi we have bkd onto bonterra park, benicassim in jan 23. Wld be intetested to know what route you wld advise from tunnel. Dont want to be going over the alps in jan.

Only app I use nowadays is search for sites all the info you need.
Imo.

searchforsites - Apps on Google Play

The easy way to find stopovers or campsites.

play.google.com

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[WoodysTravels]

Thanks so very helpful. We are benicassim 5 wks then onto benidorm for 5 wks, what route would you advise going back from benidorm bearing in mind i need to find a vet mid route for worming saffie.

 

[Ditcha]

Thanks so very helpful. We are benicassim 5 wks then onto benidorm for 5 wks, what route would you advise going back from benidorm bearing in mind i need to find a vet mid route for worming saffie.

We use the reverse of above and use the vet in Teruel for worming it's just across the road to the Aire.

 

[TUCANO]

Hi we have bkd onto bonterra park, benicassim in jan 23. Wld be intetested to know what route you wld advise from tunnel. Dont want to be going over the alps in jan.

I am still in the planning stages myself here but will let you know what we decide.

 

[WoodysTravels]

Thanks

 

[DelMar]

When we arrived at Bonterra Resort this year. I found someone was plugged into my empty pitch. So he was having free electric, that someone else would pay for, in this case me. I think he was also running his aircon.

Make sure you check the electricity reading and write it down and tell them what it is, to check with their recorded usage. When you leave and pay you bill, the amount used is recorded on their computer for that pitch. I told them what I found on arrival but there was no concern, why would there be, they still get paid.

If you find this happens to you, remove his plug immediately and record the reading and notify reception.

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[WoodysTravels]

Wow! Ok thanks gor the tip.

 

[DelMar]

We have been to Bonterra Resort many times, this was the first time we had come across this kind of thing. Just be aware, as each electric point is the same number as your pitch. It is important to make sure you are plugged into the correct connection.

 

[Timetraveller]

When we arrived at Bonterra Resort this year. I found someone was plugged into my empty pitch. So he was having free electric, that someone else would pay for, in this case me. I think he was also running his aircon.

Make sure you check the electricity reading and write it down and tell them what it is, to check with their recorded usage. When you leave and pay you bill, the amount used is recorded on their computer for that pitch. I told them what I found on arrival but there was no concern, why would there be, they still get paid.

If you find this happens to you, remove his plug immediately and record the reading and notify reception.

Take pics on your phone

 

[mustangmike]

Could someone please answer a few basic questions please, I have done the journey many years ago with my late wife so, been there done that but not exactly sure where 'there' was
So, can't remember the campsite name, ahha just thought Benicasim was it , wow where did that come from
Would I be able to book in advance NOW for two months, is the drive doable in a week or would ten days be better, and anything else anyone can throw my way would be much appreciated.
Thanks for any help offered, much appreciated.
Okay so it is in Spain

What time of year?
You may be thinking of Bonterra resort, nice place, plenty of cycling opportunities.
You can book in advanced with a holding deposit that normally can be transferred.
Look at their web site. We are booked there in January 2023.
Spain is good for us although last spring the weather was rubbish so like many we headed for northern Spain.
Journey is doable in a few days as not much open in January on the way down.
Mike