Camping L'Hippocampe
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Add your business details- Well-equipped Pyrénées-Orientales caravans a mile from the beach
- A five-minute drive from central Argelès sur Mer; Perpignan 25 minutes
- Free access to a tropical-themed waterpark and sports facilities
When faced with a choice between sleepy siesta-filled breaks and active outdoor pursuits, take a look at Camping L'Hippocampe, a site that's laidback in style but has free access to a wide range of nearby activities.
Staying here means all sorts of options, rather than any sort of compromise. Features like well-equipped caravans (each with its own bathroom and kitchen) and an abundance of greenery are relaxing indeed, while a waterpark, miniature golf course, bars and restaurants are a short walk away over the road at a nearby sister site. Horse riding can also be sorted out within five minutes’ walk.
When you're not shuttling the kids back and forth between your caravan and their outdoor activity of choice, spend some time soaking up the sunshine on the nearest sandy beach (a mile away) or swimming in the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. This part of the Pyrénées-Orientales coast has plenty of scenic coastal spots a short drive away too, including Collioure (15 minutes' drive) and Cerbère (40 minutes).
On top of that, the attractive town centre of Argelès is an easy five-minute drive or 40-minute walk away, making it easy to visit the 14th-century Notre-Dame del Prat church and climb its bell tower to survey the surrounding area. The town also has restaurants, a post office and a railway station for car-free journeys around southern France or over the border to Spain.
Site type
29Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
French
This site is a member of Lifestyle Holidays group.
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Features
No dogs allowed
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 Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Teens' club Tennis Waterslide WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Gastronomic delight Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Camping L'Hippocampe
Route de Taxo à la Mer
Argelès sur Mer
Pyrénées-Orientales
France
66702
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
42.57089°N
3.03027°E
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
If you feel like taking a different view, see the town and coast from up high at Parc de Valmy (15 minutes’ drive). Six hectares of shady, green oasis surrounding a 19th-century château make for a superb picnic spot – and there are playgrounds for the kids too.
Playgrounds of the grown-up variety are 15 minutes away by car at Golf de Saint Cyprien, where you can choose from an 18-hole course with ocean and mountain views and a challenging 9-hole forest course.
To get a sense of the history of the area, spend a day exploring the city of Perpignan (25 minutes’ drive) with its huge Palace of the Kings of Mallorca (which dates back to 1276), elegant Musée d'Art Hyacinthe Rigaud and traditional Catalan museum Casa Païral. Salses Fortress (40 minutes) tells the story of the border between Catalonia and France from the late 15th century onwards.
Food and drink
- Are Y Sem 0.4 km
- La Paillote 0.7 km
- Le Pain du Jour 1.2 km
- Le Lamparo 1.3 km
- La Casa Mama 1.3 km
- Nouvelle Vague Beach Club 1.5 km
- Fina Boca 1.6 km
- Côté Buffet 1.7 km
- Poivre et Sel 1.8 km
- Thai Siam 1.9 km
Groceries
- Intermarché Contact Supermarket 2.1 km
- Intermarché Hyper Drive Supermarket 2.2 km
- Aldi Supermarket 2.2 km
- Intermarché Hyper Supermarket 2.2 km
- Casa Cap d'Ona Drinks shop 2.2 km
- Biocoop Supermarket 2.5 km
- Lidl Supermarket 2.8 km
- Ma Coop Supermarket 3 km
- Camping Cala Gogo Supermarket 3.3 km
- Saint-Thomas Off-licence 3.5 km
Parks and play
- TERRAIN MULTISPORT 0.1 km
- Boulodrome 0.1 km
- AIRE DE JEUX 0.2 km
- espace pour chien 0.4 km
- espace pour chien 0.4 km
- déchets végétaux 0.4 km
- Le Bois des Pins 2.1 km
- Place de l'Europe 2.2 km
- Square Camille Ferrer 2.6 km
- Parc de la Massane 2.8 km
Family days out
- Château de Pujols Castle 1.5 km
- Château de Valmy Castle 4.4 km
- Palais du Verre Visitor attraction 5.7 km
- Verrerie D’art Visitor attraction 5.9 km
- Les toits de Collioure Visitor attraction 6.5 km
- Ancien lavoir Visitor attraction 6.6 km
- Tombe de Machado Visitor attraction 6.6 km
- Château Royal de Collioure Castle 6.7 km
- Manège Visitor attraction 7 km
- Ancienne maternité Suisse d'Elne Castle 7.2 km
Public transport
- Le Roussillonnais 0.9 km
- Le Marende / Le Soleil 1.1 km
- Roussillonnais / Centre Comercial Costa Blanca 1.3 km
- Boulevard de la Mer/Hotel du Lido 1.5 km
- Hôtel Plage des Pins 2 km
- Parc d'Activités 2.1 km
- Aire Multimodale 2.2 km
- Parking Lycée 2.2 km
- Office de Tourisme 2.3 km
- Centre Plage 2.4 km
Beaches
- Plage d'Argelès-sur-Mer 1.3 km
- Plage de la Marenda 1.4 km
- Plage du Tamariguer 1.5 km
- Plage des Pins 2.1 km
- Plage centre 2.7 km
- Plage naturiste du Bocal du Tech 2.7 km
- Plage sud 3.3 km
- Plage Sud 3.4 km
- Plage du Racou 4.3 km
- Plage de la Lagune 4.4 km
What’s nearby
- Boite du Camping Nightclub 1.3 km
- Au Web Mania Internet café 2.1 km
- Le Playa Nightclub 2.2 km
- Port-Argelès Marina 3.5 km
- Épicentre Shopping centre 5.4 km
- Port du Boramar Marina 6.7 km
- Presse Tabac Shopping centre 6.9 km
- Marché aux affaires General shop 7.8 km
- Golf de Saint-Cyprien Golf course 7.8 km
Local services
- TotalEnergies Fuel station 0.6 km
- Pharmacie du Soleil Pharmacy 1.2 km
- Schneider Charging station 2.3 km
- Intermarché Fuel station 2.3 km
- Station Dyneff Fuel station 2.5 km
- argeles charging station 2.7 km
- Pharmacie centrale Pharmacy 2.8 km
- * Charging station 2.8 km
- Intermarché Fuel station 4.8 km
- Intermarché Fuel station 4.9 km
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping L'Hippocampe have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping L'Hippocampe dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Camping L'Hippocampe? If you feel like taking a different view, see the town and coast from up high at Parc de Valmy (15 minutes’ drive). Six hectares of shady, green oasis surrounding a 19th-century … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping L'Hippocampe?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.