About Camping in Spain

There are numerous campsites throughout Spain, covering a wide quality and price range. For some it provides an opportunity to experience the natural environment at first hand. For others it is an economic form of accommodation. Permission from the local police and landowner is essential for off-site camping if there are not more than three tents/caravans or ten campers in one place. Regulations demand that off-site camping is in isolated areas only. Although there are a number of small touring sites, Spain Camping EU primarily covers the larger companies, who provide much higher standards. Camping on the beaches is discouraged although often practised, in the summer. Many local by laws expressly forbid camping on beaches, so a registered site would be the most sensible and trouble free solution. The majority of campsites are located close to the ocean, and are also more numerous near the natural parks which are well organised, a fee has to be paid to a warden nearby and there may be a small store where basic provisions can be purchased.