Camping A Gaivota

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  • Attractive Barreiros site right by the beach and coast path
  • As Catedrais beach 10 minutes' drive; Foz 15 minutes away
  • Designed and built by a local artist; café and shop on site
Picking the best beach in Galicia is no easy task – this is a stiff competition indeed, with a long list of gorgeous places to choose from. That said, the coast around Barreiros is a very strong contender, with a fabulous eight kilometres of sandy beach for visitors to play with. Sound good? It gets even better when you stay at Camping A Gaivota – this splendid site is right on the Galicia coast, with direct access to both the beach and the coast path that runs all the way along to the popular As Catedrais beach. That makes this site a fantastic base for chilled beach stays and active holidays alike – you’ll be able to get out onto the coast path for a long walk, hit the waves for a day of surfing or swimming, go fishing or play games on the beach. There are lots of great hiking, cycling and horse riding trails a little way inland as well, so you’ll be able to mix up coast and countryside time easily enough. Culture, too, as the site owners provide lots of handy info to help guests delve into local history and heritage. Some of that culture is right there on site, in fact, as this place was designed and built by the painter Celso Dourado. The characterful architecture (with lots of stone, wood and glass) is backed up by a good collection of guest facilities including a shop, a café, a launderette, a playground and a barbecue area (pick up supplies in Foz or Ribadeo, both 15 minutes’ drive away).

Site type

Tent pitches 70
Touring caravan pitches 70
Motorhome pitches 70
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 15
Open now
Opens 2 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Thu 2 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 29 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

97% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained site offers a beautiful location directly opposite a large, sandy beach, with excellent coastal walks nearby. Visitors praised the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities including showers, and the authentic on-site restaurant. Pitches are described as well-shielded, though some found them a bit small for larger vehicles. A cash-only policy was noted. Some found the beach entrance crossing busy, and dogs are not permitted on the beach.

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Amazing place

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Anonymous

Zíngaro gypsy caravan (four person)

Liked The place
The views
The service at the counter and restaurant
Areas were always clean

Disliked Disrespectful guests, annoying children using bikes where they can run older people over and stupid tourists using drones in a protected natural area and beaches, but this is not the places fault if they accepted only respectful people, they would go bankrupt.

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Great location and very good facilities.…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Great location and very good facilities.

Disliked Pitches a bit tight.

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Attractive site, great location across the…

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Glyn E. 1 review

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Attractive site, great location across the road from the beach, authentic restaurant, clean toilet block

Disliked Difficult narrow entrance to access site, narrow pitches

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Very convenient location, close to beaches…

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John W. 22 reviews

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Very convenient location, close to beaches and the Praia As Catedrais. We ate in the restaurant, which was very friendly and with good food.

Disliked The pitches were a little bit tight, but as ours was a campervan pitch I guess that is what you'd expect.

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Mucho.muy buena zona y tienes la…

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Anonymous

2 bedroom bunkhouse (shared)

Liked Mucho.muy buena zona y tienes la playa justo enfrente

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Everything was great…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Everything was great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal stop for a couple of nights at a clean and friendly site.

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Tracey M. 1 review

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked All staff were friendly and it had a nice atmosphere. Food good in restaurant. Able to order fresh food for breakfast the next day. Toilet/showers very clean. Lovely location opposite large sandy beach.

Disliked Pitches were on the small side but plenty of room for small campervan.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location is lovely, amazing beach and…

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Stephen S. 17 reviews

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Location is lovely, amazing beach and lots of it. Site is very pretty, well maintained and clean. Pitches are small and close together but well shielded from each other by mature trees and hedges. All facilities from a small cafe/Bar and shop, to washing machines. Other bars and cafe/restaurants in walking distance. Well worth considering a visit. We would go again.

Disliked One for dog parents: Dogs not allowed on any beach at any time of year. Non dog owners will be pleased, I guess :)

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Small but very well planned site.…

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 ray s. 1 review

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Small but very well planned site. Lots of sensible and shaded pitches. Very friendly atmosphere. Lovely staff. Everything to a good standard. Stayed an extra night.
Lovely restaurant and bar !!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice campground

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Well-organized campground
Clean service areas
Shady plots available
Excellent beaches
No complaints during my short-stay

Disliked Must cross (at weekends busy) street to beach
No zebra crossing, no warning signals for pedestrians
Some restaurants closed during off-season and weekdays

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Camping A Gaivota

Playa de Barreiros

Barreiros

Lugo

Spain

27790

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Madrid CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

43.56185°N
7.20767°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 beach by the site may well occupy much of your time, but it’s well worth exploring some of the other hotspots along the coast. A great place to start is As Catedrais beach, with its monumental stone arch – it’s a 10-minute drive away, but even better reached with an hour-long walk along the coast path. This stretch of coast has some great surfing – and there are a couple of surf schools five minutes’ walk from the site for those who need a little tuition. Foz (15 minutes’ drive) has kayaking and other watersports, and there’s horse riding half an hour away at Cabaliño de pao. Something a little slower-paced? Book ahead to take a tour of the intriguing Pazo de San Isidro (25 minutes), or go for a stroll through Espazo Caritel (15 minutes), a botanic garden full of sculpture and plants. Mondoñedo (25 minutes) is a lovely town to wander around, with an attractive historic centre, and you can also take a day trip to the UNESCO-listed city of Lugo (an hour and 15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Playa Fontela - Valea Pm1 0.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Coto Pm1 0.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Lóngara Pm1 0.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Acantilado - Remior Pm1 0.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa As Pasadas Pm1 1.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping A Gaivota have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping A Gaivota dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping A Gaivota? The beach by the site may well occupy much of your time, but it’s well worth exploring some of the other hotspots along the coast. A great place to start is As … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping A Gaivota?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping A Gaivota? From £17.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.