3 stars and above: Campgrounds in Spain

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

La Siesta Salou Resort and Camping

• Relaxing family-friendly site five minutes' walk from the beach
• In the centre of Salou, a resort town on the Costa Dorada coast
• A lively resort with five swimming pools and dining venues

Camping El Canto La Gallina

• Mountain setting an hour from Madrid
• In a regionally protected area for birds
• Pool, barbecue facilities, café, bar and restaurant

Camping El Pont

• Spectacular setting in an area of pine and oak forest
• 100 kilometres from Barcelona
• Pool, restaurant, playground and miniature golf

Costa Brava Beach Camp

• Adults-only glampsite 100 metres from a sandy Costa Brava beach
• A 40-minute drive from Girona; an hour and 25 minutes from Barcelona
• Surfing, yoga, beach games, boat parties, club nights and city tours

Camping Estival Vendrell Platja

• Family-friendly Catalonia site 50 metres from a sandy beach
• Half an hour's drive from Tarragona and an hour from Barcelona
• Playground; shop selling fruit, vegetables and meat for barbecues

Camping Gran Sol

• In the Catalan Pyrenees at the Andorra/France border
• Pool, solarium, playground, zipline, games room and football pitch
• On-site bicycle repair shop and bike lockers

Camping Los Arribes

• Easy access to Los Arribes del Duero Natural Park
• Ideal for birdwatching and other outdoor activities
• Two pools, on-site fishing, bar and restaurant

Camping Los Cameros

• Small and simple site in the Sierra Cebollera Nature Park
• Direct access to the river
• Shop, café bar and free hot showers

DDG Retreat

• Peaceful luxurious retreat on a hillside five minutes from Casares
• 20 minutes' drive from the beaches of the Mediterranean coast
• Infinity pool, spa, small gym and a library on site

Camping Maceira

• Small, peaceful and cosy site among spectacular mountain scenery
• On the banks of the Tea river, with a beach within 20 metres
• Pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, DVD library and electric bikes for hire

Camping Internacional La Marina

Camping Mar Azul

• A short walk from two beaches and the village of Balerma
• On-site activities and off-site excursions organised
• Pool, paddling pool, restaurant and supermarket

Camping Suspiro del Moro

Camping La Ardilla Roja

• A short stroll from the 'Madrid Beach' of the San Juan Reservoir
• An hour from Madrid
• Pool, café bar and well-kept facilities

Camping La Aventura Playa

• Three kilometres from Gandia city centre
• A 500-metre stroll from Daimús beach
• Café-restaurant, pool and playground

Playa Tropicana

• Tropical park setting with direct access to beaches
• Playground, two pools, restaurant and bike/kayak hire
• Activities and entertainment in Easter bank holiday and high season

Camping Oasis

• A few minutes' walk from the beach
• Bar, poolside bar and restaurant
• Within five kilometres of the Cabanes-Torreblanca Nature Reserve