Camping Playa de Vargas

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Sheltered pitches for tents
Sheltered pitches for tents
Sheltered pitches for tents
Motorhome and caravan pitches.
Motorhome and caravan pitches.
Aerial view
On site
Coast views from the restaurant
Maspalomas beach with lighthouse, 15 minutes' drive from the site
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Sheltered pitches for tents
Motorhome and caravan pitches.
Motorhome and caravan pitches.

  • Less than 200 metres from Playa de Vargas beach
  • Near the scuba diving and wildlife of El Cabrón Marine Reserve
  • Café-restaurant overlooking the sea, barbecues and playground
How would you like to overlook the sea, from a café and restaurant vantage point a short amble from a stretch of golden Spanish beach? Such is the state of affairs at Camping Playa de Vargas in the Canary Islands. Camping Playa de Vargas is on Gran Canaria at Las Palmas, a Canary Islands region famed for its beaches (and for its weather: Las Palmas was once named by a climatology boffin as having the best climate on the entire planet). The site is less than 200 metres from Vargas beach, a 25-minute drive from the Gran Canaria town of Agüimes, and 20 minutes from the sublime scuba diving of El Cabrón Marine Reserve. As well as the café-restaurant, there's a small supermarket on site for folk who prefer to cook by their pitch or at the barbecue facilities. Guests can also buy camping gas and hire cooking griddles and gas lanterns. Also on site are basketball courts, a playground, an internet room, and storage space for windsurfing and kitesurfing boards. Wifi is available in public areas for an extra fee.

Campground type

Caravan sites 45
RV & Motorhome sites 45
Tent sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 8
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park 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.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 15 consecutive nights.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Reviews

9

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

100%

would recommend this campground to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Sauber, freundliches Personal, direkt am Meer.

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

Unpowered earth tent site

Liked: Ich hatte einen Zeltplatz gemietet, Zeltplatz Nummer 3 ist so dicht an der Rezeption das man noch gut W-Lan empfangen kann. Die Zeltplätze sind sehr gut da sie Wind und Sonnenschutz haben. Zum aufladen vom Handy findet man Steckdosen auf dem Weg zur Toilette. Die Lage der Zeltplätze ist fantastisch mit Blick au das Meer.
In der Rezeption kann man auch ein Paar Lebensmittel kaufen jedoch ist die Auswahl nicht groß.
Der Platz ist 24 Stunden bewacht, störend ist eine Sirene die ausgelöst wird durch Bewegung vor der Schranke, diese geht auch Nachts mehrmals an.
Tagsüber gewöhnt man sich an den Lärm von landenden Flugzeugen, aber manchmal fliegen auch Düsenjäger Tief über den Platz.
Die Toiletten und Duschen befinden sich vor dem Restaurant, wahren immer sehr Sauber , aber es sind zu wenig nur zwei und ein Behindertentoilette,und der weg dort hin ist kompliziert man muss an der Rezeption vorbei und befindet sich dann nicht mehr auf den Platz.
Als Verbesserung für die Zelter könnte man noch einen großen Kühlschrank bei den Waschmaschinen aufstellen wo dann für jede Zeltnummer ein Fach zur Verfügung steht.
Fantastisch wäre es natürlich Steckdosen an den Plätzen zu Installieren zumindest mal in den Hütten.
Das Restaurant war am Wochenende sehr gut besucht alle Einheimischen aus der Umgebung waren da, mit Live Musik, aber von den Campern wird es selten genutzt die möchten selber Kochen.
Das Grillen auf dem Zeltplätzen ist nicht gestattet, es gibt aber extra Grillplätze.
Das gesamte Personal war immer freundlich und Hilfsbereit, ich werde wieder kommen.

Disliked: Siehe Oben im Text.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Restaurant, basketball and football pitches. Close to beach…

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

Unpowered earth tent site

Liked: Restaurant, basketball and football pitches. Close to beach

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

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 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

Gastronomic delight 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Playa de Vargas

Camino Vecinal de Vargas

Playa de Vargas

Agüimes

Las Palmas

Spain

35260

Directions

Timezone

Atlantic/Canary +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

27.89247°N
-15.39689°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

Sand basking, scuba diving, surfing and wildlife watching are a teeny pick of what you can get up to around Las Palmas and Gran Canaria, on the beaches, in its waters and inland at its nature areas. The site is a short stroll from a protected natural area, full of wildlife, native trees and walking trails; several paths from here lead to some of the region's old salt mines. A hydrotherapy centre, shops and night entertainment are also within a few minutes' walk. The wind and waves of Vargas beach make it a popular place for kitesurfers, windsurfers and surfers all year round, and paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing and diving during the calmer summer months. Four beaches belong to Las Palmas city to the north: Las Canteras, the longest at over three kilometres, Las Alcaravaneras, a top spot for sailing, canoeing and yachting, La Laja, a favourite of Gran Canaria surfers, and Confital, also a surfing hotspot and the site of the qualifiers for the professional world surfing championship every year. To the south of Gran Canaria and 25 minutes' drive from the site is the tourist town of Maspalomas, the most popular destination in the Canary Islands and part of the Natural Reserve of the Dunes of Maspalomas.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Playa Vargas Pm1 0.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Burrero (El) Pm1 2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Burrero (El) Pm2 2.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Cabrón Pm1 2.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Arinaga Pm2 4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Playa de Vargas have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Playa de Vargas dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Playa de Vargas? Sand basking, scuba diving, surfing and wildlife watching are a teeny pick of what you can get up to around Las Palmas and Gran Canaria, on the beaches, in its waters and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Playa de Vargas?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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