Camping El Cares
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Add your business details- Among spectacular scenery in the Picos de Europa mountains
- In the wildlife haven of the Valdeón Valley
- Restaurant with terrace
Views to make your jaw drop and your eyes water are all around splendidly scenic Camping El Cares in Leon, for it's in the town of Santa Marina de Valdeón high 1,200 metres high up in the Picos de Europa mountain range, surrounded by mountains with spectacular beech forests blazing out a different landscape for every season.
The site is in the wildlife-laden Valdeón Valley for days out nature spotting, and has several mountain hikes directly from it; ask the team to point you in the right upwards direction. And as you might figure from the site name, the El Cares gorge is not very far from here.
Camping El Cares has a small shop, and a restaurant with a daily menu, tapas and a terrace from which to continue admiring the views. Amenities include a toilet and shower block as well as a coin-operated laundry.
Site type
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8Languages spoken
English
Spanish
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Camping El Cares
Camino del Rejo
Santa Marina de Valdeón
León
Spain
24915
Directions Timezone
Europe/Madrid +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
43.12824°N
-4.88292°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 smartest approach to take in surroundings as spectacular as these is to simply leave the site and see where your feet take you: local town Santa Marina de Valdeón is in the Valdeón Valley, surrounded by forest, woods, rivers and small rural villages, and in a region popular for outdoor activities from canoeing and kayaking in the river Cares to walking and hiking in the Picos De Europa National Park.
Ten kilometres from Camping El Cares is the Ruta del Cares, one of the most popular trekking trails of the region, and you'll also be within easy reach of the Naranjo de Bulnes route, the Collado Jermoso and the Vega Huerta trails. If you're taking the car out, steer up the steep winding 12-kilometre road to Lakes Ercina and Enol, stopping off at the viewpoints along the way.
The local cuisine must be investigated too: try stews (guisos), and its roasted meats (asados), in the villages of Cangas de Onís, also famous for its Roman bridge and a busy Sunday market; the blue cheese and cheese museum of Arenas de Cabrales, and Asiegu, a popular stop in the 'cheese and cider' trail.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Toró Pm1 | 34.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Playa Poo Pm1 | 34.3 km | Sea | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
| Playa Palombina / Las Camaras Pm3 | 34.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Playa El Sablón Pm1 | 34.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Playa Andrin Pm1 | 34.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping El Cares have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping El Cares dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping El Cares? The smartest approach to take in surroundings as spectacular as these is to simply leave the site and see where your feet take you: local town Santa Marina de Valdeón is in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping El Cares?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon