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Camping El Helguero

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Friendly rural site 10 minutes' drive from Comillas
A 40-minute drive from the city and ferry port of Santander
Pool, playground, restaurant and family summer entertainment programme

When you’re roaming the globe, there’s little to beat a warm welcome when you arrive at your place of rest. So it’s mighty heartening to hear about this from previous guests re the splendidly friendly staff at Camping El Helguero. And it’s no surprise to find cheery folk working at this site, given its splendid setting surrounded by peaceful forest and a 10-minute drive from the seaside town of Comillas for beach times and bars… All around this locale are little villages, with traditional restaurants and tapas bars to sustain weary walkers (or drivers, for that matter) and you’re within easy striking distance of gorgeous sandy beaches too. Santander is an easy 40-minute drive away. A packed entertainment programme runs in summer, with all manner of activities including kids’ games, magic shows and crafts, live music evenings and theme nights (complete with enthusiastic dressing up). For a gentler vibe, amble over to the outdoor pool for a swim or to stretch out on the grass sun terrace (with shaded spots for the fair of face). There’s a paddling pool and a playground for tiddlers too. Eats and drinks are easily sorted at El Helguero – either fire up a barbie and cook up your own nosh, using provisions from the well-stocked mini market, or bag a table at the restaurant for drinks, snacks and meals. The outdoor terrace is the place to be on warm days, unless of course there’s a big sporting event on, in which case you just might want to wander inside and follow proceedings on the TV.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 21/03 and 13/10 (subject to weather conditions).
The restaurant is open between 21/03 and 13/10.
Entertainment and activities are available between 10/07 and 30/08.
The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 30/08.
The indoor swimming pool is open between 21/03 and 13/10.
Reception is unmanned after 9 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.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
The bar is open between 21/03 and 13/10.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Fri, 21 Mar to Sat, 18 Oct 2025

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Très bon emplacement, proche de la cote…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Oct 2024

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Très bon emplacement, proche de la cote

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site near Comillas

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Diane F. Oct 2024

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked: Facilities were clean and up to date with hot water, good sized pitches. On site restaurant, a couple of miles from Comillas

Disliked: Pitches very muddy when it rained, also conkers hit the roof of our van (autumn) so be careful where you pitch, the first electric point didn’t work so we had to move pitch, but good after that

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Overall a good experience and would use this site again

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Rhiannon J. Oct 2024

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked: Manager/owner of site extremely helpful and friendly
Layout of site
Convenience of location
Well run site with marked out pitches
Good clean facilities

Disliked: Underwhelmed by food in cafe
Need to take care when pitching up caravan as some of the pitches have quite an incline - however there are many pitches that are leveled access

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Excellent facilities. There in September and so lovely and quiet.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Patricia H. Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked: This is a well organised campsite in a lovely setting. We particularly enjoyed the swimming pools but also it's proximity to local beaches and beautiful coastline. We found the restaurant was very good too.

Disliked: Can't think of anything we disliked.

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Excellent site with clean facilities and large level pitches

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2024

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked: Showers, toilets and cleaning area for dishes were all immaculate, cleaned regularly throughout the day. Close to Comillas

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Camping tranquilo a 5 min en coche de Comillas. Parcelas grandes.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Francisco F. Jul 2024

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Coqueto camping, tranquilo con parcelas bien grandes en plena naturaleza.
Genial las piscinas y el restaurante recomendado, tanto en calidad precio como personal.

Disliked: Depende de momentos los baños se quedan pequeños (salida en el mes de julio).

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Un camping muy completo, los aseo muy limpios y el personal…

Overall	10/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Elisa A. Jul 2024

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Un camping muy completo, los aseo muy limpios y el personal muy amable.
Volvere

Disliked: Nada

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Friendly and helpful reception staff. Good restaurant and bar frequented by locals. Excellent site…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2024

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked: Friendly and helpful reception staff.
Good restaurant and bar frequented by locals.
Excellent site with clean facilities, and level pitches.
Would be happy to return!

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Very pleasant and quiet clean the staff very helpful and friendly. A…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

mario e. May 2024

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked: Very pleasant and quiet clean the staff very helpful and friendly. A particular mention to the young man reception he went above and beyond to find an emergency dentist . Thank you so much .

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Facilities were spotless and staff very friendly…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Darren K. May 2024

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked: Facilities were spotless and staff very friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 Toddler's pool Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping El Helguero

Lugar Barrio Iglesia

Ruilobuca

Cantabria

Spain

39527

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Madrid CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

43.3829°N
-4.24688°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

Strike out directly from the site by foot or bike to one of the nearby beaches, or in search of a feed in a local village, or drive for 15 minutes to the coastal Oyambre Natural Park. Something a bit more strenuous? The foothills of the Picos de Europa are an hour away, to hike through the forests and take in fabulous views of the peaks (perhaps stopping to cool your feet in a mountain stream along the way). Comillas, a 10-minute drive from the site, has a smashing sandy beach (with shallow calm waters for swimming), as well as horse riding and paragliding centres if you want to get a bit more active. Wannabe surfers can sign up for lessons in San Vicente de la Barquera, 20 minutes away, while golfers can play against a seaside backdrop by Oyambre beach,15 minutes from the site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Playa De Cobreces Pm1	1.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Playa De Comillas Pm1	2.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Playa De Oyambre Pm1	4.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Playa Sable De Meron Pm1	6.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Playa Tostadero Pm1	7 mi	Estuary	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Entertainment and activities are available between 10/07 and 30/08.
Quiet hours must be respected between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m..
The bar is open between 21/03 and 13/10.
The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 30/08.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 21/03 and 13/10.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.
Please note there is no lifeguard on duty.
The indoor swimming pool is open between 21/03 and 13/10.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 21/03 and 13/10 (subject to weather conditions).

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. between 14/03 and 13/10.
Reception is unmanned after 9 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.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Open fires are prohibited.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. Cars are not permitted when travelling with a motorhome/campervan.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping El Helguero have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping El Helguero dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping El Helguero? Strike out directly from the site by foot or bike to one of the nearby beaches, or in search of a feed in a local village, or drive for 15 minutes to … Read more