Spain is a fantastic destination for traveling in the camper, thanks to its diversity of landscapes, good network of service areas (areas for campers) and favorable climate in many areas.
When there are areas for campers, there are numerous websites and maps of maps (Park4night or Campercontact) that will help you plan your trip. In the same way in Spain, the official areas are generally reported with a pictogram and the text “Selfocarvan area” or “A-7” (traffic code). And in tourist areas such as Costa Brava or Andalusia there are specific posters. You can also help you with the Google Maps application, by accessing specific research and put: “Autocaravan area (city)” or “parking for campers”.
Remember that you have to follow the rules, since it is forbidden to sleep on the street in many cities. Some key parking tips you can follow are:
- Check the local regulations: some areas close in winter or require a booking (e.g. Canary Islands).
- Fill the water and empty deposits: in the service areas or in the service stations (some have specific points).
- Respect the environment: no acampe in which it is prohibited (they can well with up to € 1,500 in areas like Doñana).
Costa Brava: medieval beaches and cities
The area of the Costa Brava of Catalonia is one of the most famous areas to make a camper Padding or Tush of the Sea.
Some recommended areas are the Laguna campsite (Rose), since it is close to the beaches and Natural park of wetlandsOr the area of the camper of friends, well positioned to explore the area.
Pyrenees: mountain and adventure
If you like wild nature, hiking routes and high mountain landscapes, these paths through the Pyrenees area will love. Some recommended paths are:
- Order and Monte Lost National Park (Huesca): ideal for trekking lovers. You can stay at Camping Ordsa (Torla), as it is perfect for exploring the park.
- Núria Valley (Girona): This valley is mainly accessible through the zip train that starts from Ribes de Freser or by the bathrooms, providing a picturesque journey in the heart of the valley. In winter you can enjoy its snow tracks and routes with rackets and the rest of the year, its hiking routes have adapted to different levels of difficulty. During the hottest months, it is possible to navigate in Lake Núria boat or canoeing.
- Benasque Valley (Huesca): It is the center and the heart of the Pyrenees, it houses the greatest number of peaks of 3000 meters in height of the Pyrenees.
- Aigüestortes National Park (Lleida): Enjoy its impressive lakes and forests. You can find the area of the Camper Espot, located at the base of the Aigüestortes park.
Northern Spain: nature and green landscapes
These paths are ideal in the summer and spring season, since they are areas with temperate and pleasant temperatures:
- Astuias and Cantabria: their wild beaches, the mountains of European Picos And their paths with great nature will conquer you. THE Covadonga lakesTHE Beach Gulpiyuri (Astuias), is a single internal beach and the Cabárceno Natural Park. There is an area of campsites of Ribadesella (next to the sea) and the Campi Picos de Europa (Asturias).
- Basque country: it is ideal for navigating and enjoying nature. Some of its key places are: the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe islands, the route of the Basque coast and the Urdaibai, where its estuary is located, a natural area formed for the fuoria of the OCA river.
- Galicia: it is perfect for lovers of the coast and seafood. Don’t miss yours Rías BaixasTHE Playa de las cathedrals y Santiago de Compostela.
Andalusia: sunny places and with great culture
These paths are ideal for the whole year, but it is advisable to go in other times that they are not in the summer, due to its high massive and high temperatures:
- Costa del Sol (Málaga): This Mediterranean coastal region is very famous. We recommend the Marbella Motorhome area, has good equipment and is close to the beaches. You can visit the Municipality of Nerjawhere you will like Lepi and the path of the Caminito del Rey.
- Coast of light (Huelva and Cádiz): you can enjoy the nature of the Doñana Park And its infinite virgin beaches.
Internal and rural areas
If you are looking for less enormous and unknown paths, the internal areas can be the best option:
- Castilla y León and Castilla-la Mancha: perfect for disconnecting and getting to know the villages with history. You can have fun Las médulas (León), an old Roman mine with a spectacular landscape, the Quijote routewhich crosses five provinces: Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara and Toledo; or the Cabañeros National ParkA park that is a refuge for large birds of prey, black storks and many other endangered species.
In the community of Castilla y León you will find the Salamanca camper area and therefore you can visit the monumental city and you can find the campsite of Lake De Sanabria (Zamora) next to the largest Glacier lake in Spain.
- Extremadura: He is a great stranger, but with incredible corners. Don’t miss the Monfragüe National ParkThe Roman vestigia of the city of Mérid y RealWith their beautiful landscapes of chestnuts, oaks, low mountains and pastures and their picturesque villages.
