Camping Playa La Arena

View prices & book 8.1 7 reviews
Aerial view of the site and the beach
Aerial view of the site and the beach
Vies from cafe bar to my pitch
Pitches at sunset
Main building
Sandy beach next to the pitches
Main building and reception
Views
Pitches with sea view
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Vies from cafe bar to my pitch
Pitches at sunset
Main building

  • Direct access to a sandy beach on the Cantabrian coast
  • Playground, games room, mini market and restaurant/bar
  • Near several kilometres of beach and coastal walking/cycle routes
Direct access to a sandy beach on the splendid Cantabrian coast is a fine enough feature of Camping Playa La Arena to sort a stay here for a fine long time. But. Have a (lengthy) look at that spectacular beach, a wide expanse of sand only seconds from the site – might it be surmised that you'll be staying at La Arena for a fine long time indeed? The beach is just a teeny example of the sands you'll have easy access to on your Cantabrian coast stay: several more are within a short drive, such as the sands and waters of Noja – a popular place for snorkelling, surfing and canoeing – or of smashing Santander, which is only 15 minutes' scenic drive along the coast. Camping Playa La Arena is a big and green site welcoming families and groups. It has good provisions for kids, including a summer club with activities including outdoor films, games and parties, and a colourful and well kitted out playground for any small sorts who are still a tad too energetic after a day at the beach. You'll want to spend mucho time too on the bar-restaurant terrace, drinking in the spectacular views along with your cocktail, or munching on one (for 'one': read 'many') of the meals available from its menu of local and international dishes. There's a mini market on site too, as well as a café; barbecues are allowed. Camping Playa La Arena also has a games room and evening entertainment.

Site type

Tent pitches 107
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 16
Touring caravan pitches 107
Motorhome pitches 107
Open now
Opens 12 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Reception is unmanned after 10 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Open from Sat, 12 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.1

Overall rating from 7 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 5

86% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Visitors praise the campsite's excellent location with stunning views and well-managed grounds. On-site amenities, including a bar/restaurant, are highly regarded, and staff are described as friendly. Cleanliness, particularly of showers with good hot water, is noted positively. However, some guests found pitches to be too close together and too small for larger vehicles. Issues were raised regarding the provision of toilet paper and bins, and one review mentioned a dispute over the final bill.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

fabulous Views

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 6
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 4
Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 2
Dave W.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked fantastic location. Easy drive to Santander and Bilbao. Hot water in powerful showers.

Disliked Manager tried to charge full amount although we had paid a deposit. Took a lot of convincing to reduce the invoice. Pitch sizes are too small for larger (7 metre +) motorhomes. Lots of 'dumped' local caravans make the place look scruffy!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great position on lovely beach, decent facilities but could be nicer

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
 3
Facilities / Activities
 4
Customer service
 3
Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 4
Wifi
 1
Peter T.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Distance to the beach is incredible, on site cafe is lovely if a little limited, camp shop has everything you need. Free showers

Disliked Toilets were not clean if you did not use them first thing, showers small, no toilet roll or soap at basins. Small camping pitches very closely squashed together. Very loud music from the cafe all
Evening. Large groups children running around the site until past midnight every evening. Not all
Pitches use standard power adaptors

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location with stunning views. Very well managed site.

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Gerrard A.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Excellent location with stunning views. Very well managed site.

Very clean amenities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location with great onsite facilities

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Darren E.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great location with an excellent bar / restaurant on site.

Disliked The close proximity of other campers next to our pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fue una buena experiencia…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8
Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Fue una buena experiencia

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, small & friendly

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, nice bar, friendly staff

Disliked No toilet paper provided nor bins in the stalls

Recommend to friends Visit again

El canping ofrece muy buenas vistas desde algunas parcelas y se esta…

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 6
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
 4
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 6
Nil O.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked El canping ofrece muy buenas vistas desde algunas parcelas y se esta miy tranquilo. El servicio de limpieza muy atento.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Camping Playa La Arena

Calle La Arena 5

Isla Playa

Arnuero

Cantabria

Spain

39195

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Madrid CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

43.50272°N
3.57578°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If you've any sense, you'll spend most of your time on the splendid sands slap bang next to the site, but do carve out some time too for other excellent spots on the Cantabrian coast, along the river estuary and into the scenic countryside. For watersports, paddleboarding is available within a kilometre and snorkelling, canoeing and surfing within 10 at Noja. A must-do day is to be spent among the old buildings and the Magdalena Palace (and beaches) of Santander, 45 minutes' drive away, then zipping on if poss to see the medieval buildings of Comillas, about an hour and 10 minutes from the site. The nearby Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Nature Park is a well-known Cantabrian coast habitat for spotting marine wildlife and migrating birds. About 40 minutes away, the Cabárceno Nature Park, 17 kilometres from Santander, is home to beasties such as cobras, rattlesnakes, bears, ostriches and elephants, in a safari park setting for animal and environmental protection.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Playa La Arena Pm1 0.1 mi Estuary ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa El Sable De Quejo Pm1 1.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa De Ajo Pm1 1.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Del Ris Pm1 2.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Del Ris Pm2 2.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Playa La Arena have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Playa La Arena dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Playa La Arena? If you've any sense, you'll spend most of your time on the splendid sands slap bang next to the site, but do carve out some time too for other excellent spots on … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Playa La Arena?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Playa La Arena? From £26.82 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.