Camping El Helguero

9.1 28 reviews
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Swimming pool
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Overview of the campsite
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Spacious grass pitches
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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.

Campground type

Tent sites 12
Caravan sites 12
RV & Motorhome sites 12
Open now
Opens 21 March

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Fri, 21 Mar to

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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

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 +0200 (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 2020201920182017
Playa De Cobreces Pm1 2.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent
Playa De Comillas Pm1 3.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa De Oyambre Pm1 6.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Sable De Meron Pm1 10.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Tostadero Pm1 11.3 km Estuary ExcellentExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 28 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Très bon emplacement, proche de la cote…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Très bon emplacement, proche de la cote

Good site near Comillas

Overall 8/10

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Diane F.

Powered grass site (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

Overall a good experience and would use this site again

Overall 8/10

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Rhiannon J.

Powered grass site (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

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

Overall 10/10

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Patricia H.

Powered grass site (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.

Excellent site with clean facilities and large level pitches

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Powered grass site (comfort)

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

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

Overall 10/10

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Francisco F.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

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).

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

Overall 10/10

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Elisa A.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

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

Disliked Nada

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

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Powered grass site (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!

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

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mario e.

Powered grass site (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 .

Facilities were spotless and staff very friendly…

Overall 10/10

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Darren K.

Powered grass site (comfort)

Liked Facilities were spotless and staff very friendly

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
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping El Helguero?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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