Favourite Sites in Europe

SeasideBill replied on 05/09/2020 19:47

Posted on 05/09/2020 19:47

Looking at the ‘dream sites’ thread and missing my ‘over there’ fix this year, set me thinking about my favourite sites. It’d be interested in hearing about other’s favourite european sites. Here’s a few of mine for starters:

A long time favourite (many visits since the 1980s) is the Cevennes region of France. A favourite site in that region is Castel Rose near the lovely town of Anduze. The campsite has been taken over by a chain since I first went there but they’ve preserved the best of it while adding new facilities. A bit further up the beautiful River Gardon is Camping de l’Arche, also much expanded and developed in recent years, but still a great site.

In Italy I like Camping Aquileia near Grado which is a lovely resort on an Adriatic lagoon. The no frills site is within walking distance of a World Heritage site and was one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire - check out the mosaics in the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta.

A more recent find is Autocamp Draga in Mošćenička Draga, Croatia. Fabulous site by a lovely town and beach and close the Opatija which is a very elegant resort ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’.

Extugger replied on 06/09/2020 08:13

Posted on 06/09/2020 08:13

 

It was on a similar thread a few years ago, where I gleaned information before setting off on my first continental European trip. No doubt this one will inspire others laughing

I have stayed at some of the sites already mentioned, Nattersee & Camping Prumtal Oberweiss and would like to add Camping Resort Allweglehen, Berchtesgaden https://www.allweglehen.de/en/ and Camping Slatina on Cres, Croatia https://www.camp-slatina.com/

 

 

 

meecee replied on 06/09/2020 15:22

Posted on 06/09/2020 15:22

We like Fontaine Vieille near Andernos les Bains, a town on the edge of the Bassin d'Arcachon with a footpath/cycle path to the town.  The waterfront has nice restaurants and a variety of touristy shops + oyster fishing area further along and a small town further back.We find the area relaxing and have often visited on the way back from other places. We also like Castel Rose - ideal for the Bambouserai de prafrance.  Another we like is Mas Nicolas - walking (scooter riding) distance to St. Remy de Provence.  Having spent years travelling around rarely visiting the same sites more than once we now like a bit of familiality..

Sanchas replied on 06/09/2020 19:12

Posted on 06/09/2020 19:12

Seaside Bill, its nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Camp Aquileia, we should have been there 1st-7th of July this year, hopefully we will get there next year on our tour of Italy.

SeasideBill replied on 06/09/2020 19:29

Posted on 06/09/2020 19:12 by Sanchas

Seaside Bill, its nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Camp Aquileia, we should have been there 1st-7th of July this year, hopefully we will get there next year on our tour of Italy.

Posted on 06/09/2020 19:29

Yes, it’s a lovely little site, nothing fancy but just has a nice feel about it. 

You could use it as a base to visit Venice, but my advice would be to base yourself at Sottomarina and travel to Venice by boat. Fab trip across the lagoon and the best way to arrive in Venice.

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allanandjean replied on 11/09/2020 11:09

Posted on 11/09/2020 11:09

Hi Bill, only just seen this as we are away in the van for the first time in 2020!

As can be seen from other posters it’s sometimes difficult to pick the one site and we always end up talking about lots of sites!

One of the issues of course is location and there are some sites that we would go back to just for that but otherwise probably wouldn’t bother.

When I’ve posted in similar Threads before I usually comment that if I had to pick just one site that I could go to in the future it would have to be Camping Bella Italia at Peschiera Del Garda.
there are many stunningly located sites but sitting outside your van with a lake in front of you swans serenely passing by and snowcapped mountains in front of you take some beating.

Add in The fact that it’s possible to get low season discounts just adds to its appealing location being well placed to visit cities, if that is your thing Verona is only 20 minutes away and Venice 90minutes, the mountains and lakes and of course, all the while being able to indulge in great food and drink.

SeasideBill replied on 11/09/2020 12:19

Posted on 11/09/2020 11:09 by allanandjean

Hi Bill, only just seen this as we are away in the van for the first time in 2020!

As can be seen from other posters it’s sometimes difficult to pick the one site and we always end up talking about lots of sites!

One of the issues of course is location and there are some sites that we would go back to just for that but otherwise probably wouldn’t bother.

When I’ve posted in similar Threads before I usually comment that if I had to pick just one site that I could go to in the future it would have to be Camping Bella Italia at Peschiera Del Garda.
there are many stunningly located sites but sitting outside your van with a lake in front of you swans serenely passing by and snowcapped mountains in front of you take some beating.

Add in The fact that it’s possible to get low season discounts just adds to its appealing location being well placed to visit cities, if that is your thing Verona is only 20 minutes away and Venice 90minutes, the mountains and lakes and of course, all the while being able to indulge in great food and drink.

Posted on 11/09/2020 12:19

Like the Italian lakes, I think I’ve done all them all now, but with the exception of Maggiore, all courtesy of Mr O’Leary so not that familiar with the campsites. However, I do have some concerns about water quality in some of them. I saw some dodgy looking stuff floating around in Lake Garda after a big thunderstorm, put us off any thoughts of swimming!

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