Campgrounds for backpackers in Andalusia

Parque Ardales

• Wooded site on the banks of the Conde del Guadalhorce reservoir
• Well-placed for hikes on the popular Caminito del Rey trail
• Sandy beach on the lake with swimming pier and boat hire

Camping Caños de Meca

• Forest site on the Andalusian coastline of the Costa de la Luz
• Close to Cádiz town and Cape Trafalgar
• Trekking, mountain biking and horse riding are all close by

Camping Balcón de Pítres

• Rural site near Pitres, family-run for over 30 years
• On the edge of the Sierra Nevada National Park
• Restaurant serving local dishes using home-grown veg

Camping Cortijo La Molineta

Camping Castril

• Family-friendly site five minutes from Castril town centre
• Pool, playground, pétanque area, TV room and restaurant
• Gardens to relax in

Camping Río Los Molinos

• In a wildlife haven in a UNESCO biosphere reserve and national park
• Spot wild boar and wild deer around the site
• Pool, bar-restaurant and games room

Camping San José Del Valle

• With direct beach access on the Guadalcacín Reservoir
• Archery, paragliding, kayaking, fishing and more all available
• In the Alcornocales Natural Park near three Andalusian White Towns

Camping VerdeVeras

• Budget site for eco-friendly travellers close to public transport
• A 10-minute drive to Playas de Vera beach and 20 minutes' walk to Vera
• Solar power, shared kitchen, common area and entertainment organised

Camping Puerta de la Alpujarra

• Family-friendly site with views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range
• A five-minute drive from Órgiva and 40 from Costa del Sol beaches
• Pool, tapas eatery, take-away food, wifi; barbecues and dogs allowed

Alegre Camping

• Peaceful well-maintained park set inside a horse-riding centre
• A 10-minute drive to Utrera and 40 minutes to the centre of Seville
• Swimming pool; bar and restaurant open all day long

Finca Casa Halcon

• Off-grid site on a five-hectare olive farm in stunning countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Almonte and 25 from Doñana National Park
• Bike rental, meals available, terrace and communal lounge

Camping Roche

• Sunny Costa de la Luz park in a pine forest, 40 mins' drive from Cádiz
• Within 10 minutes' drive of Conil de la Frontera and its six beaches
• Pool, multisports area and bar-restaurant

Camping La Sierrecilla

• Between Málaga, Granada, Córdoba, and Seville
• Spectacular scenery in a walkers' paradise
• Big pool, sauna, playground and restaurant

Camping Los Bermejales

• Family-owned site in a spectacularly scenic natural landscape
• On the banks of Los Bermejales reservoir
• Pool, beach bar and seasonal activities

Camping La Rana Verde

• Three kilometres from beaches and Chiclana de la Frontera town centre
• Within easy reach of Cádiz and Jerez de la Frontera
• Swimming pool, padel tennis courts, playground, bar and restaurant