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[Wingingit#1]

Hoping to jump into spain tomorrow and head kinda towards Mercia .
Currently sat near Urrugne and not looking to spend too many hours each day on the road but can't find many options available at the mo .
Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Camping en Murcia | Los Madriles

Camping para familias en Murcia ideal para tus vacaciones. En el camping tenemos 3 piscinas, supermercado, bar cafetería, zona infantil... ¡Ven a vernos!

www.campinglosmadriles.es

 

[Wingingit#1]

Thanks eurotrotters

Can you recommend anything en route maybe ?

 

[Just smiffy]

Have you downloaded “park4night” “searchforsites” “campercontact”… any one of those will give you an abundance of places to stop off….

 

[Wingingit#1]

They won't give us recommendations though .
Having stayed on a couple of dives recently and a couple that had no facilities despite clearly stating online that they have i'm hoping for some recent real life experience might turn up better results.

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[Riverbankannie]

We loved Camping l’orangerie at Calig near Peniscola. A little inland but it is lovely, French owned and run so a little different in a good way. We were there in March 2018 and weather was good which helps.
Can use ACSI discount card if you have one

Campsite Paradis L'Orangeraie | ACSI

A real top class campsite at a beautiful location 10 km from the beach of the Costa Azahar. With 62 pitches, it's not large but the facilities are...

www.campingcard.co.uk

 

[Riverbankannie]

Further north, there are sone recommendations for sites near Barcelona on this thread

Staying near Barcelona?

Hi there. We are planning to include a stop near Barcelona during our forthcoming trip (December 2022 - March 2023) and would like to find a secure campsite within approx. 30 minutes bus or train ride of the city. We normally stay off grid but would like the option to leave the van in a secure...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

We have stayed at Camping Villanova and found it a bit big for our liking but well run and a bus service to Barcelona.

 

[Wingingit#1]

Thanks Annie

 

[Wingingit#1]

Maybe i'm a snob but a lot of the 'sites' we have found are more 'stop overs' like dossing in car parks rather proper campsites ....is this how it is ?

 

[Jays2]

Horses for course’s.
I prefer to just stop over, don’t require anything as we carry all we need.
p4n does have reviews, and I am sure Campercontact does as well.
Smart phones also translate the review, sometimes quite hilarious, and sometimes quite petty.

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[jumar]

Plenty of Park4Night Camperstops if it's just pulling up, sleeping and leaving the next morning...with the interior being cool right now, then this might be all you need.
Regarding Murcia...this is certainly not a big region, however it's quite varied....the coastal sites are filling up now..but they haven't reached capacity yet....but will in many locations...Safe Travels..

 

[The Dudess]

Another vote for Camping l’orangerie at Calig near Peniscola - beautiful site.

Here are a couple of other sites which are at the top of our favourites list - not sure if you're heading that way or not.

Camping Los Escullos Complejo Turístico Cabo de Gata - Almería

Complejo Turístico Camping Los Escullos. En pleno corazón del parque natural Cabo de Gata, Almería. Parcelas, Bungalows, Bengalís y Casa Rural. Disfruta del mejor entorno natural junto al mar.

www.losesculloscabodegata.com

Camping Bungalows Pinar San José, Caños de Meca, Cádiz, 1ª Categoria

El Camping Pinar San José, de Primera Categoría, presenta una oferta renovadora, con amplias zonas de sombra y novedosos equipamientos.

www.campingpinarsanjose.com

 

[Wingingit#1]

All info is very much welcomed thank you . As the username suggests we're just winging it , nothing set in stone other than to find some warmth .
We're starting to appreciate just how popular the good sites on the coast are gonna get and may need to get something booked asap for Christmas/ new year period.

 

[Riverbankannie]

We too prefer stop overs to campsites. Usually they are nearer the town or attraction we want to visit and you can just pull in, find a space and put the kettle on. That’s why I don’t have many to recommend.

 

[Just smiffy]

In all jest…. Your a snob.. and for you to just “winging it” you’ll have to drop that word…

Most just use these Aires for a stop over on there way down, but there are some lovely towns and villages connected to the Aires to wander around for a bit of a break if your in no hurry, but mainly it’s just a park up as days are too short and cold to get the best out of sites to enjoy…

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[Wingingit#1]

Camping Olite for tonight
NA-115, Km 2, 300, 31390 Olite, Navarra, Spain
Currently 15° and lovely t-shirt weather.
Meant to be lashing it down tonight

 

[Riverbankannie]

Here is a stop near Valencia posted by royandsharont

Camping Altomira at Navajas just off the motorway north of Valencia would fit the bill. It’s on an old narrow gauge disused railway with safe cycling and walking. Quiet village with some interesting villas from days gone by and a restaurant on site if you want it. ACSI too

 

[Wingingit#1]

 

[bellabee]

We often use the free aire at Olite. It's in a great location, beside the town walls.
The town is lovely.

 

[Wingingit#1]

We haven't found the town itself maybe tomorrow on the way out to stock up with supplies

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[Ava the Adria]

Beautiful part of Spain that - worth calling in at the Troglodyte caves at Arguidas on your way down. Also, Zaragoza, a beautiful city - we spent two nights on the tram stop Aire there.

 

[Wingingit#1]

Is the tram stop fully serviced and with adequate parking not to get my doors dinged ?

 

[Ava the Adria]

No and no! Here’s a picture of us there, pre-covid, back in October 2019. The city is fantastic, but the parking doesn’t sound like what you’re after.
We have been tighter - were squeezed into the overflow camping at Freiburg on the way down, could only just open the door and were still charged €16 for the pleasure…

 

[Lenny HB]

Is the tram stop fully serviced and with adequate parking not to get my doors dinged ?

Plenty of space wide bays, free servicing.

 

[Wingingit#1]

Plenty of space wide bays, free servicing.

Thats great , thanks Lenny

I'll run it past the gaffer and see what she says

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[Wingingit#1]

No and no! Here’s a picture of us there, pre-covid, back in October 2019. The city is fantastic, but the parking doesn’t sound like what you’re after.

Ahhh....thanks Ava ...maybe i'll research the area and see what the options are then
I think the gaffer is just desperate to get to the coast now if i'm honest ...i'll just be glad to not be driving every day

 

[Wingingit#1]

Not made it to the coast yet but only a short distance from Tarragona tonight .
So villanova could be on the cards for the weekend
Does the bus to Barcelona allow dogs by any chance?
Will head down from there .

 

[Riverbankannie]

Not made it to the coast yet but only a short distance from Tarragona tonight .
So villanova could be on the cards for the weekend
Does the bus to Barcelona allow dogs by any chance?
Will head down from there .

As far as I remember, the bus stop is outside and it is a public bus. I found this but dont know if official and up to date or if it applies to out of town buses.

In Barcelona's metro and bus, networks travel with one dog per person is allowed. All dogs on the metro and bus areas must WEAR A MUZZLE. They also must be kept on a non-extending lead and remain within 50 cm of the handler.28 Apr 2021
https://barcelona-home.com › blog

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[SmithsInFrance]

Not made it to the coast yet but only a short distance from Tarragona tonight .
So villanova could be on the cards for the weekend
Does the bus to Barcelona allow dogs by any chance?
Will head down from there .

We are at Villanova at the moment. One of our favourite sites for this time of year although it is huge. Bus into local town every half hour and to Barcelona six times a day but dogs not allowed on either I believe. It’s a very well maintained site with hot showers and good facilities and a good restaurant/bar. Town and beach lovely too although a bit of a walk from the campsite. Good for a stopover for you though if you want a rest in the sun for a day or two?

 

[Wingingit#1]

We could all do with a day .....or 12 to chill out ....the sun would be a very welcome bonus .
Dog on the bus topic we'll maybe tackle another day .
Ok villanova is where i'm heading for next .
Any advice Smithsinfrance?

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