Camping El Helguero

From £16.70/€19/$29.85/US$22/CA$29.26/CHF21.91/SEK195.40/DKK141.62/NOK179.94/ISK2,402/ARS609.88/CLP14,086/PEN72.15/NZ$32.10/ZAR300.47/PLN82.01/R$82.94/CZK490.94/RSD2,244/HUF6,151.28/RUB1,399.67/CN¥142.41 (for 1 night, 2 adults)

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General

Friendly rural site 10 minutes' drive from Comillas
40 minutes' 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 folks 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 gentle or to stretch out on the grass sun terrace (with shaded spots for the fair of face). There’s a paddling pool for tiddlers, or they can trot to the playground for fun times on land.

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.

Open from 16/03/2018 to 14/10/2018

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

✓ English

✓ French

✓ Spanish

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/04 and 29/09 (subject to weather conditions).

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act.

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Electric optional grass touring caravan pitch

from £16.70/€19/$29.85/US$22/CA$29.26/CHF21.91/SEK195.40/DKK141.62/NOK179.94/ISK2,402/ARS609.88/CLP14,086/PEN72.15/NZ$32.10/ZAR300.47/PLN82.01/R$82.94/CZK490.94/RSD2,244/HUF6,151.28/RUB1,399.67/CN¥142.41 (for 1 night, 2 adults)

Max. persons: 6 x

Pitch dimensions: Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type: Grass

Max. persons	6 x
Pitch dimensions	Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type	Grass
Twin axles accepted
One unit allowed per pitch
Features
Bring an awning	1 included, 1 max.
Car	1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed	2 included, 2 max.
Bring a gazebo	1 included, 1 max.
Electric: 6 amp	extra cost
6-amp	extra cost
Car parking by site/unit	yes
Wifi at the unit/site	yes
Extras
Bring a pup tent (1 max)	£2.64/€3/$4.71/US$3.47/CA$4.62/CHF3.46/SEK30.85/DKK22.36/NOK28.41/ISK379/ARS96.30/CLP2,224/PEN11.39/NZ$5.07/ZAR47.44/PLN12.95/R$13.10/CZK77.52/RSD354/HUF971.25/RUB221/CN¥22.49 per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)	£4.22/€4.80/$7.54/US$5.56/CA$7.39/CHF5.54/SEK49.37/DKK35.78/NOK45.46/ISK607/ARS154.08/CLP3,559/PEN18.23/NZ$8.11/ZAR75.91/PLN20.72/R$20.95/CZK124.03/RSD567/HUF1,554.01/RUB353.60/CN¥35.98 per night
Extra car (1 max) Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.	price varies
Suitable for
Caravan

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Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Max. persons: 6 x

Pitch dimensions: Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type: Grass

Max. persons	6 x
Pitch dimensions	Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type	Grass
One unit allowed per pitch
Features
Bring an awning	1 included, 1 max.
Car	1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed	2 included, 2 max.
Bring a gazebo	1 included, 1 max.
Electric: 6 amp	extra cost
6-amp	extra cost
Car parking by site/unit	yes
Wifi at the unit/site	yes
Extras
Electric hook-up (1 max)	£4.22/€4.80/$7.54/US$5.56/CA$7.39/CHF5.54/SEK49.37/DKK35.78/NOK45.46/ISK607/ARS154.08/CLP3,559/PEN18.23/NZ$8.11/ZAR75.91/PLN20.72/R$20.95/CZK124.03/RSD567/HUF1,554.01/RUB353.60/CN¥35.98 per night
Extra car (1 max) Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.	price varies
Suitable for
Tent, Camper trailer

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Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Max. persons: 6 x

Pitch dimensions: Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type: Grass

Max. persons	6 x
Pitch dimensions	Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type	Grass
One unit allowed per pitch
Features
Bring an awning	1 included, 1 max.
Car	0 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed	3 included, 3 max.
Bring a gazebo	1 included, 1 max.
Electric: 6 amp	extra cost
6-amp	extra cost
Car parking by site/unit	yes
European plug	yes
Water hook-up	yes
Wifi at the unit/site	yes
Extras
Bring a pup tent (1 max)	£2.64/€3/$4.71/US$3.47/CA$4.62/CHF3.46/SEK30.85/DKK22.36/NOK28.41/ISK379/ARS96.30/CLP2,224/PEN11.39/NZ$5.07/ZAR47.44/PLN12.95/R$13.10/CZK77.52/RSD354/HUF971.25/RUB221/CN¥22.49 per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)	£4.22/€4.80/$7.54/US$5.56/CA$7.39/CHF5.54/SEK49.37/DKK35.78/NOK45.46/ISK607/ARS154.08/CLP3,559/PEN18.23/NZ$8.11/ZAR75.91/PLN20.72/R$20.95/CZK124.03/RSD567/HUF1,554.01/RUB353.60/CN¥35.98 per night
Extra car (1 max) Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.	price varies
Suitable for
Class B motorhome, RV site

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches 13/06/2018

Helen O. Confirmed

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
The cleanliness the locale the friendliness of the staff & the Ease and quietness of camping in a rural spot

Disliked:
The rain

Overall: 10
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Used as a nightstop after arriving on the Santander ferry. ... 12/05/2018

Steve N. Confirmed

Electric optional grass touring caravan pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

Used as a nightstop after arriving on the Santander ferry. Took about 40 minutes. Nice quiet site. English spoken. No problem that we were arriving late ( just before 2100) from the ferry - We just emailed in advance. Toilets etc all nice and clean, as was chemical waste point. 3G signal very good - especially as the site seemed to be in the middle of nowhere. Would definitely use again.

Disliked:

We turned off the motorway just before Torelavega on the CA131 as suggested by Satnav, thinking it was avoiding narrow roads. Don’t do this, the road is very slow and winding. Stay on the A8 until much later - I can’t remember the exact road, but we went back that way and it was much quicker. (I spoke to another Brit who'd just come from the ferry and he told me that he phoned the site up beforehand and was told him the best roads to use to get there.)

Overall: 8
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Would recommend. Easy stop off after Santander crossing. About 45 mins 09/04/2018

jane_m268779 Confirmed

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
Good value food on site.

Disliked:
Wifi not great at times.

Overall: 8
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A beautiful clean site, great ambience and friendly staff 13/07/2017

Helen B. Confirmed

Electric optional grass touring caravan pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

A beautiful and exceptionally clean site with very friendly & helpful staff. Staff spoke good English. Loved the whole ambience of the place. Offers incredibly good value daily 3 course menu for 10euros. Nice swimming pool - need to wear hats, so take with you or purchase at site. Near to some lovely beaches/coves/villages/towns both by bike and car. Good cycling area. Would definately go again and recommend for a short or longer visit - we were there for 5 nights and sad to leave.

Disliked:

Had to pay 1euro for wifi, which isn't a lot but often didn't work. Could get 15mins free occasionally

Overall: 10
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Hola, estuvimos en agosto y nos gusto mucho el sito ... 19/08/2017

Begoña A. Confirmed

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch
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Liked:	Hola, estuvimos en agosto y nos gusto mucho el sito donde esta ubicado, tiene todos los servicios que puedes necesitar, la parcela estaba bien, aunque nos toco una que era muy sombria. La gente que trabaja alli es muy agradable. Seguro que volveremos.
Disliked:	–

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Overall: 8
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Wifi: (No rating)

Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

Takeout

Tennis

TV room

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wheelchair access

Wifi

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Seasonal sites

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

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Lugar Barrio Iglesia, Ruilobuca, Cantabria, Spain, 39527
Timezone Europe/Madrid +0200 (GMT+02:00) GPS 43.3829°N 4.2469°W

From E70/A8 motorway, take Exit 249 and follow the directions to Comillas. After 7km take the CA 359 to Ruiloba. Go through La Iglesia village and turn right onto CA 358. The campsite is 300 metres on the right.

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 beaut 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.

Policies

Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring
Arrive:	9 a.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart:	noon