Camping Virgen Del Mar

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Grass pitches on site
Grass pitches on site
Big pool
Entrance to the site
Pitches among the trees
Shaded pitches
Spacious grassy pitches
Playground
Barbecue area
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Big pool
Entrance to the site
Pitches among the trees

  • Smart family-friendly site with pools on Spain's Cantabrian coast
  • A five-minute walk to the beach and 20 minutes' drive to Santander
  • Kids' pool and playground; coffee shop, restaurant and supermarket
Get over to Green Spain for grand times by the sea… make no mistake, this part of Cantabria in northern Spain is very green. It can also get very Spanish scorchio, so on the bright, smart site of Camping Virgen del Mar five minutes’ walk from the beach, you’ll be glad of the sea breezes rustling through the surrounding woods. There’s a reassuring attention to detail throughout this family-friendly spot, with flowers, trees and lawns all carefully tended to wander and laze among. Facilities include a pool, a supermarket for supplies, communal barbecue areas, and, when the idea of outdoor grilling doesn’t get your pulse racing, a café and restaurant for easy eats. Keeping the kids content, there’s a separate pool alongside the main one for smaller splashers, a well-equipped playground and in the woods around the site, and some thousand-odd different species of wildlife to spot. That should keep them busy… For quick dips and clambers on the rocks, it’s a five-minute walk from here to the little beach on the Isola del Virgen. Bigger stretches are just round the coast at Playa de San Juan de la Canal (10 minutes) and at Playa de la Canallave (20 minutes); the latter is surrounded by a dune reserve that’s fab for family rambles.

Site type

Tent pitches 200
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 20
Touring caravan pitches 200
Motorhome pitches 200
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/07 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

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Reviews

7.5

Overall rating from 212 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

76% would recommend this site to a friend

73% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its excellent location, close to a lovely beach and conveniently situated for the Santander ferry. Visitors highlight the friendly and helpful staff, and the cleanliness of the facilities, particularly the showers. While some reviewers mention that facilities are dated, others found them well-maintained and plentiful. The site offers good pitches, and its proximity to local walks, restaurants, and Santander makes it an ideal stopover or base for exploring. Some guests noted pitches could be tight, and a few found the site expensive for the facilities offered.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Will try to avoid at all costs in future

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked close to the sea

Disliked showers and toilets too small; only household sized wheelie bins for waste/recycling
Pitches far too small and the whole site looks cramped
There was never anyone in reception

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly and hardworking staff. Great location.…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Friendly and hardworking staff. Great location. Short walk to the beach. Hourly bus service from outside the cemetery into Santander.

Disliked Shower cubicles

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice little site

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Jane M.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Nice little site; the pitches are small but not an issue. It's within walking distance to the sea, and we found a charming beachside bar serving wine and beers at an excellent price. The site also had a bar and restaurant, but we didn't try the menu.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely positioned site with very friendly staff

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Very friendly staff most helpful ideal site for the ferry terminals, clean facilities. Great cafe/eating place down the road

Disliked Small pitches only good for a couple of night stays

Recommend to friends Visit again

Near to ferry terminal…

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Paul F.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Near to ferry terminal

Disliked Was more expensive than any site we stayed in across Spain and Portugal

Recommend to friends Visit again

Todo estupendo recomendable…

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Javier D.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Todo estupendo recomendable

Recommend to friends Visit again

The staff were very friendly .…

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Lorraine A.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked The staff were very friendly . It's close to the port

Disliked The pitches are very narrow and small. The washing up sinks are to high for 5ft 2in female to reach. The showers are small you have to leave your clothes out side. No hot water to have wash in basin. Very dated toliet block. Very expensive for what you get

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location, peaceful

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Brian F.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Excellent site very helpful and a good price

Disliked Nothing

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Very poor site

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David O.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Clean toilets.

Disliked Pitches virtually inaccessible due to narrowness and planting of trees. Grey water very difficult to navigate. Reception closed when we arrived. Very poor service. All of this for the most expensive pitch we paid in a month in Spain.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Generally good

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Janet B.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Great local walks
Good facilities
Great staff

Disliked Time of meant that everything was closed but not their fault
Facilities are good but old and tired looking

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 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 No dogs allowed

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

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Location

Camping Virgen Del Mar

Avenida Virgen del Mar

60

Santander

Cantabria

Spain

39012

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Madrid CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

43.47517°N
3.87353°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’re seriously into beach and watery activities, seek out Salvé (45 minutes' drive away) for its long stretches of sands and watersports galore. If you’re more of a mooch-and-see sort, just walk or drive and keep your eyes open; at conservative estimates, Cantabria’s coast has 60 beaches. For walks inland, the nature trails of the Cabárceno Natural Park (20 minutes) are good for a half-day adventure; many visitors combine wildlife rambles with a trip to see the really wild life in the two adjacent safari parks and zoo. Though manmade and involving the sinking of several villages, the Ebro reservoir (an hour) has become a beauty spot and destination for hikers, boat cruisers and windsurfers. Sometimes dismissed as a busy port, Santander (20 minutes) has a calming seafront park and popular beaches; surfers head to Sardinero when the waves are right, sightseers to the striking Catedral de la Asunción and snackers to the bars and eateries dishing up fresh seafood. An hour and 15 minutes away, Bilbao is worth the trip for its Guggenheim Museum (and the building it's housed in), its two museums devoted to Basque culture and history, and the cliffs and beach just outside at Getxo.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Playa Virgen Del Mar Pm1 0.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa San Juan De La Canal Pm1 1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa 2ª Sardinero Pm1 4.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Mataleñas Pm1 4.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa 1ª Sardinero Pm1 4.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Virgen Del Mar have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Virgen Del Mar dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Virgen Del Mar? If you’re seriously into beach and watery activities, seek out Salvé (45 minutes' drive away) for its long stretches of sands and watersports galore. If you’re more of a mooch-and-see sort, just … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Virgen Del Mar?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Virgen Del Mar? From £27.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.