Camping Esponellá

From €24.25 For 1 night, 2 adults 7.5 16 reviews
Pitches (added by manager 17 Aug 2022)
The swimming pool and the paddling pool (added by manager 01 may 2014)
Plots in winter (added by manager 23 nov 2018)
Plots in winter (added by manager 23 nov 2018)

  • Surrounded by a peaceful woodland and a small river
  • A short drive from the Lake of Banyoles
  • Three pools, restaurant, playground and sports courts
If you find the scorching Spanish sun just a bit too blazing while on hol at Girona's Camping Esponellá, how in luck are you. Because it's only a drive of 15 minutes or so from this peaceful place to the famed waters of the Lake of Banyoles, the biggest natural lake in Catalonia. Such is the spectacular setting of this watery body that the 1992 Barcelona Olympics had its sailing events here, and the World Rowing Championships were held on the lake in 2004. You can of course mess about in boats on the waters by your very own self, by hiring a rowing vessel, taking a trip where someone else takes the tiller, or guiding yourself along in a canoe or kayak. (While keeping a watchful eye out for the Banyoles monster in the watery depths below, but of course…) On site, three pools – one outdoor and two indoor – are to hand for more water-based shenanigans, and a small river is alongside the grounds for fishing and paddling. Out of the water, there's miniature golf if you're feeling (slightly) active under the splendid Spanish sun, and volleyball, tennis or football to have a go at for the truly energetic. Inflatable games and toys are set up at the playground in summer. Sort a meal or takeaway at the site's Mediterranean restaurant or use the supermarket for a bit of what you fancy: either of these should be followed by a lingering drink at the Camping Esponellá bar, under the setting Spanish sun.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Touring caravan pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 40
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 20
Open now
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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 23/06 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 04/02 and 07/01.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

Catalan

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Fri, 9 Feb to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

69%

would recommend this site to a friend

69%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Tranquilidad por la época del año. Sala de juegos Personal atento y amable Todo muy…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
MARIBEL L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Tranquilidad por la época del año. Sala de juegos Personal atento y amable Todo muy limpio. Agua muy caliente.

Disliked: Piscina climatizada la sala no tiene calefacción No hay duchas donde poderse lavar con jabón en la piscina climatizada.

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Situation…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Situation

Disliked: Propreté toilettes

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Lovely pitches under the trees. Riverside location and close the the beautiful…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Erica P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Lovely pitches under the trees. Riverside location and close the the beautiful lake at Banyoles

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Everything, staff were brilliant and helpful, site had everything we needed…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lesley S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Everything, staff were brilliant and helpful, site had everything we needed on our one night stay traveling.

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Molt tranquil i agradable. Ambient familiar i bon tracte en general.Repetirem!…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Natàlia B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Molt tranquil i agradable. Ambient familiar i bon tracte en general.Repetirem!

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Insralaciones…

Overall 4/10
Location 4
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Insralaciones

Disliked: Amabilidad

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Good

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: No need of electric plug adaptors because EU plugs are present. Good bar and swimming pool

Disliked: No toilet paper in each bathroom. Need to pay for WiFi

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Gut für die Durchreise

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced grass pitch (premium)

Liked: Es war ruhig und großzügiger Stellplatz

Disliked: War alles okay, leider hatte das Restaurant geschlossen

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Well equipped with water facilities, very helpful staff

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jessica F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Very peaceful, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, restaurant and bar, activities for the kids such as kayaking, mini golf, friendly and helpful staff

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Family site, pitches not overly large

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Peter A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Warm friendly welcome, excellent facilities, good bar and restaurant.

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Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Gastronomic delight

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping Esponellá

Carretera de Banyoles - Figueres

Km. 8

Esponellá

Girona

Spain

17832

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Madrid CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

42.18345°N
2.79377°W

Route directions

On the A7 take exit 3, signposted Figueres, and continue on the N260 following directions for Figueres-Besalu. After Navata, near the service station, turn left in the direction of Banyoles. At the crossroad after the bridge over Fluvia, turn right and follow the signposts for the campsite.

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

The spectacular waters of the Lake of Banyoles are lauded as the best place for watersports in all of Catalonia. Sailing, rowing, boat trips, canoeing and kayaking are all available at the lake; start off at the Club Natació  Banyoles or Banyoles Watersports Centre to see what's on offer all around. If you're not much for watersporting, you can cycle, hike, mountain bike or amble around the lake's perimeter, or lurk in its shoreside shrubbery for a birdwatching or nature spotting afternoon. Bike and Segways are available to hire, although possibly not the brightest idea if you're on a hidden birdwatching trip. Also much recommended are the medieval town of Besalú, 15 minutes' drive away, the Dalí Museum in Figueras, within 25, and the 40-minute drive to the La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. Girona is about 35 minutes away and Barcelona an hour and a half.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Playa De Can Sopa-La Gola Pm1 16.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Playa De Can Comes Pm1 16.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Playa De Cal Cristià-Cortal De La Vila Pm1 16.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Playa Del Cortal De La Devesa Pm1 16.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Playa Del Moll Grec Pm1 17 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does Camping Esponellá have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Esponellá dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Esponellá? The spectacular waters of the Lake of Banyoles are lauded as the best place for watersports in all of Catalonia. Sailing, rowing, boat trips, canoeing and kayaking are all available at the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Esponellá?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Esponellá? From £20.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.