Camping Las Hortensias

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.6 170 reviews
Aerial view of the site and beach
Aerial view of the site and beach
Beach next to the site
Paved road between the pitches
Grass pitches
Tent pitches shaded by trees
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Beach next to the site
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  • Seafront site with direct access to La Franca beach
  • 20 kilometres from the Picos de Europa National Park
  • Spacious well-kept washrooms, miniature golf and beachside tennis
Spectacular Spanish sea and spectacular Spanish mountains… this site is in a splendid setting. On the northern coast with direct access to a sandy beach, Camping Las Hortensias is also a short drive from the mighty peaks of the Picos de Europa National Park, nicknamed the 'peaks of Europe' by sailors returning to these shores from lands of far and wide. The surrounding provinces of Asturias and Cantabria make up a plentiful chunk of peaceful and rural land on Spain's north, more than half of which is covered by mountains. A good slice more of the region is covered by gorgeous coast, such as the small cove and golden sands Camping Las Hortensias has direct access to, a kilometre from the seaside village of La Franca. The waters from this seafront site (do see pics…) are safe and calm for swimming, and have good fishing at low tide. Fishing ports, resorts and sunbathing spots are scattered along the coast east and west from here; ancient villages and old churches dot the mountain valleys inland, and there's some tiptop wildlife watching too, such as getting out to try and spy the Cantabrian brown bear in the Picos national park. Las Hortensias is a green and spacious site, with grass pitches and neatly kept paved roads. You won't need a pool as the site is so close to the beach, but other leisurely options including a tennis court, miniature golf and playground are to hand for days out of the water, and a restaurant and snack bar for fuelling up afterwards. Also on site are spacious and well-maintained modern washrooms, a covered washing-up area, and disabled facilities.

Campground type

Tent sites 60
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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.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Italian

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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 170 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Brilliant spot by a cracking beach. Reviews rave about how clean it is and the top-notch staff. Showers get a big tick. Handy for pubs and eateries, great shop, and a chilled vibe. Pits are generally decent, though a couple found 'em a bit cosy. A tree safety issue was noted, but sorted. Most folks loved it and are keen to head back.

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Next to a beautiful beach &…

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Heather S.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Next to a beautiful beach & walking trails. Friendly staff & excellent, clean showers & toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A truly lovely place to stay. Cannot fault it

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Martine S.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Everything with the exception of a discrepancy on the pitchup page - it said dogs are included in the price but they weren't

However , they were very apologetic even if it wasn't their fault.

The campsite was great, very clean and large showers, perfect wi-fi, right by a fabulous beach and restaurant. Loved it

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved everything about this campsite

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Anonymous

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Friendly staff ,showers and toilets absolutely spotless, location is perfectly situated near a stunning beach

Recommend to friends Visit again

The toilets, washing facilities and showers…

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peter c.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked The toilets, washing facilities and showers were clean ample and modern. There was plenty of room on each pitch. The beach and surrounding area was beautiful.

Disliked Whilst the beach was beautiful there was a very unpleasant smell which we found came from an open drain that was leaking into the river flowing to the sea. We would not return to this site because it is advertised as having no need of a swimming pool since the one can swim in the sea. I would not recomend swimming in that area.
We were also subjected to the noise from a wedding party at the adjoining camp site which went on to midnight. Very loud.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff are amazing. Pitches a good…

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Kerrie G.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Staff are amazing. Pitches a good size not too close to other campervan. Very clean, beach a 2 minute walk away. We have a dog and as long as respect to other beach users we could let the dog off lead.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifully situated next to a stunning…

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Leigh P.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Beautifully situated next to a stunning beach this campsite was friendly, wonderfully clean and a joy to stay there.

The beach was amazing and there was a bar and restaurant at the beach too!

Would stay again.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly, clean facilities, beautiful beach, lovely restaurants.

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Laraine S.

Power optional grass caravan or trailer tent site

Liked Very friendly staff . Super clean facilities. Well stocked shop.

Disliked No recycling.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location with friendly and welcoming staff

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andy h.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked welcoming staff
great size pitch
beautiful location
excellent facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Baños limpios, parcela correcta, supermercado tiene…

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Rodrigo G.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Baños limpios, parcela correcta, supermercado tiene un poco de todo, la playa si hace sol es muy bonita, con marea baja recomiendo ver la playa del oso

Disliked Aparcamiento escaso si buen tiempo... Recomiendo coger opción de aparcar en el camping.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site great beach decent beach…

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peter p.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Excellent site great beach decent beach bar and local hotel do a great meal with a nice terrace.

Disliked Pitches quite small and they' pack you in very little space between units

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 Local produce 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

Themes

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

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Las Hortensias

Playa de La Franca

Ribadedeva

Asturias

Spain

33590

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Madrid +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

43.39271°N
4.57602°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 directly accessed from Las Hortensias is La Franca, popular on this part of Spanish coast for its golden sands, safe calm waters, fishing and spectacular scenery. The tiny and secluded beach of El Oso can be reached towards the east of La Franca, through a wall of algae-covered rocks. Among the ancient caves around these coastal parts, Pindal prehistoric cave, five kilometres away near the town of Pimiango, is one of the several north Spain examples of subterranean artwork, in a stunning setting on the shores of the Cantabrian Sea. Pindal is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain: see also Altamira as well as the prehistoric rock art centre and museum of Tito Bustillo, about 40 kilometres to the west at Ribadesella. About 20 or so kilometres inland, the Picos de Europa National Park is another big pull of the region, for its mountains, hiking and some of the deepest caves in the world in Torca del Cerro, Sima de la Cornisa, Torca los Rebecos and Pozo del Madejuno. If you're a wildlife watcher, this is the part of Spain where you might see the Cantabrian brown bear; look out too for wolves, chamois, eagles and vultures. Medieval Santillana del Mar is 40 kilometres from the site, and Santander 60.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Playa La Franca Pm1 0 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Playa Andrin Pm1 10.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Toró Pm1 13.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa El Sablón Pm1 14.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Playa Tostadero Pm1 15.3 km Estuary ExcellentExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Las Hortensias have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Las Hortensias dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Las Hortensias? The beach directly accessed from Las Hortensias is La Franca, popular on this part of Spanish coast for its golden sands, safe calm waters, fishing and spectacular scenery. The tiny and secluded … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Las Hortensias?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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