Camping El Burgo

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Terrace
Vistas terraza restaurante
Around the site

  • Quiet, scenic Extremadura site overlooking Orellana Reservoir
  • Sandy beach and Costa Dulce Blue Trail five minutes' walk away
  • Bar-restaurant on site with terrace overlooking the lake
Can an inland beach ever be as good as a coastal one? In the case of Extremadura’s Orellana Reservoir you’d have to say a resounding yes to that – the clear water, soft sand and excellent services of Playa de Orellana have led to it being the first inland beach in Spain to be awarded Blue Flag status. Fancy checking it out for yourself? You’ll be in pole position when you stay at Camping El Burgo, on a hillside overlooking the reservoir and just a few minutes’ walk from the shoreline and that lovely beach. That location means wonderfully easy access not only to days of sunbathing and swimming but also to fishing (for carp and black bass) or watersports like paddleboarding, kayaking and windsurfing. There are some excellent hiking trails around here too (including the popular Costa Dulce Blue Trail), and chances to go out birdwatching and nature spotting in nearby Natura 2000 areas. Add in a few historic sights dotted around the area and you should find you’ve got plenty nearby to keep you busy throughout your break. Time to relax after all these activities? Head back to the site and take a table at the bar-restaurant, which has views out over the lake and is a lovely spot to unwind in. There’s a play area on site where kids can run off any remaining energy, and you’ll have access to practical facilities including a launderette, wifi and bathrooms with showers and toilets. This is a scenic rural spot indeed, but handily it’s also only a few minutes' drive from Orellana la Vieja, which has a good collection of shops, cafés and places to eat.

Site type

Tent pitches 3
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens

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 site only allows dogs up to 20kg.
  • The bar is open between 01/04 and 08/01.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/04 and 08/01.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

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Pitch types & availability

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Location
10
Value for money
7
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7
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
8
Wifi
4

83% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests praise the friendly and helpful operators and the beautiful location with lake views. However, the overall condition of the site is described as poor. The current operators, who took over in July 2023, are reportedly struggling to get the municipality to carry out necessary renovations. Manager replies indicate some issues are beyond their control.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

La gentillesse du personnel , disponible…

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8 out of 10
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Prescillia T.

Electric optional earth motorhome pitch

Liked La gentillesse du personnel , disponible à toute heure et ponctuel. Le camping est situé dans un endroit stratégique avec une très jolie vue.

Disliked Manque de netteté, emplacement en cours de changement.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice relaxed stay.

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7 out of 10
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Jane Y.

Electric optional earth motorhome pitch

Liked Good size pitch for us.
Clean toilets & showers & plenty of cubicles.
VERY helpful & friendly reception staff.
A nice on site restaurant.
Water points around the site.
Just a few minutes walk to the lake.
A restaurant and 2 snack bars a few minutes walk outside the site.
Can walk along the lake side.
It was very warm when we came in April & were able to swim in the lake.
Easy access to the lake if you have your own padel boards.
Lots of birds flying around the lake.

Disliked Location of pitch to toilets & shower as there is only 1 block up a hill.
Only 1 washing machine....it was OK for us in April but imagine it would be difficult when the site gets busy (maybe they add more in high season?)
The town is only 30 minutes walk, or 10 minutes cycle up its up a big hill, so we didn't go.
WiFi only accessible in reception & restaurant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitch, but sandy surface. Rather…

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Anonymous

Electric optional earth touring caravan, tent or trailer tent pitch (shaded)

Liked Spacious pitch, but sandy surface. Rather run down.

Shower and toilets very good.

Good reception and spoke English but connection with Pitchup flakey as nearly charged twice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Betreiber. Tolle…

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Anonymous

Electric optional earth motorhome pitch

Liked Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Betreiber. Tolle Lage mit Blick auf den Stausee.

Disliked Der gesamte Zustand des Platzes ist leider sehr schlecht! Die aktuellen Betreiber habe den Platz erst seit 07.2025 von der Gemeinde gepachtet und kämpfen darum das die Gemeinde die mehr als notwendigen Renovierungs- und Sanierungsmaßnahmen durchführt.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Todo bien. Un paisaje muy bonito.…

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Anonymous

Electric optional earth touring caravan, tent or trailer tent pitch (shaded)

Liked Todo bien. Un paisaje muy bonito. Un pueblo con encanto. Y un embalse con mucha agua. Y el camping con parcelas amplias

Recommend to friends Visit again

La amabilidad del personal…

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Anonymous

Electric optional earth touring caravan, tent or trailer tent pitch (shaded)

Liked La amabilidad del personal

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: It's a real shame you gave such a low rating, knowing it's an issue outside our control and that such a rating only harms us, but if that's your experience, there's nothing more we can do. Best regards.


Features

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Walkers' paradise Wild camping

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping El Burgo

Camino Piscifactoría

s/n

Orellana la Vieja

Badajoz

Spain

06740

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Madrid CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

38.99475°N
5.52422°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

The lake is certain to form the central attraction to your holiday, and it’s well worth exploring thoroughly, perhaps taking a hike or bike ride along one of the local trails (the Costa Dulce Blue Trail, Guadiana Nature Trail and PR-BA-180 Reservoirs Path are all popular choices) or getting out on the water to sail, kayak or paddleboard your way to far-flung corners to find quiet beaches, historical landmarks and wildlife areas. Heading away from the lake, you may like to venture over to the neighbouring lake, Embalse de la Serena for more watery scenery. A few highlights here include Mirador de la Atalaya (half an hour’s drive), Puebla de Alcocer Castle (35 minutes) and the conical Cerro Masatrigo (40 minutes), in the middle of the lake. You may also like a day out in Cáceres (an hour and a half), exploring the mix of architecture from across the ages and seeking out some of the locations from Game of Thrones.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping El Burgo have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping El Burgo dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping El Burgo? The lake is certain to form the central attraction to your holiday, and it’s well worth exploring thoroughly, perhaps taking a hike or bike ride along one of the local trails (the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping El Burgo?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping El Burgo? From £17.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.