High standard sites in Spain

Have a look at Allegria Del Mar in Benicarlo and Bella Vista in Manilva.

Given the recent bad weather in the east of Spain from I understand Valencia to Marbella sites may have been flooded, if so these sites could take some time to get back up to full working conditions. We are currently in France and reviewing the situation. This is the start of one of the busiest times for sites in these areas so pitches could be in short supply.

apart from the predicted heavy showers on Saturday, looks pretty good going forward...wish we were there...

Hi

The weather here as been awful here and some of the worst we have seen since we have lived here our neighbours say it is the worst for over 100 years, the worst affected area seems to be south of Alicante around the town of Dolores and guess were we have or motorhome stored which is under three foot of water. The campsite in this area seem to have survived without flooding but some have sustained some damage so if you are coming in the next three weeks phone ahead.

Back to the original post I can only think of two sites in the whole of Spain which have most of the request and they are Camping Resort Almafra in Benidorm which has huge pitches and most of the other things apart from no hedges and the other is near me Costa Blanca Marjal a huge site with large pitches and all the facilities.

Off to find my wellies.

Phil

Phil, thanks for the update. Sorry to hear about your MH, when will you know how its fared.

We are rethinking our route down to the South, might go down west of Madrid now and on to Caceres, Seville etc. We were going to be coming back up that way so just doing it the otherway round.

You haven't said where or when you're going, whether you want quiet sites or the monsters down on the coast so it's very difficult to give a sensible answer.

You have to realise that Spain isn't the UK, (or vice versa for that matter) and things are different, sometimes very different.  But that's part of the delight of foreign travel.

The ACSI websites (campingcard.co.uk and eurocampings.co.uk) have detailed information on a lot of Spanish sites and the reviews will give you an idea of whether they will suit you or not.

First thing is to learn a little of the language so you're not like some Brits we see who think shouting in English makes them more intelligible or simply refuse to attempt any Spanish.

If you set off determined to find sites that meet your list of 7 essentials you're going to be disappointed.  If you go with an open mind, you'll find the Spanish very helpful and friendly and will try to accommodate you as best they can.  At least, that's been our experience.

I was reading on a local group webpage this morning about a Brit couple from Almoradi who had their house washed away. Footage of cars being washed down the street in Santa Pola. Seems I sold up at the right time.

Many thanks to all who have responded to my enquiry.More names of sites that fit the bill would be welcome.

The Club’s “Venture Abroad “ brochure will give you more ideas. The new edition should be launched soon but there’s lots on line already.

I could list lots of sites that we’ve visited but it really depends on which part of Spain you’re thinking of heading to. Don’t want to recommend somewhere in the Spanish Pyrenees if you fancy sunning yourself in Andalusia!  

The village of Dolores is still under water and the Guardia are not letting anyone that doesn't live there in, motorhome is still under water.

Phil