Camping Virgen Del Mar

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Grass pitches on site
Grass pitches on site
Big pool
Entrance to the site
Buena parcela con césped
Pitches among the trees
Shaded pitches
Spacious grassy pitches
Playground
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Big pool
Entrance to the site
Buena parcela con césped

  • Smart family-friendly site with pools on Spain's Cantabrian coast
  • A five-minute walk to the beach and 20 minutes' drive to Santander
  • Kids' pool and playground; coffee shop, restaurant and supermarket
Get over to Green Spain for grand times by the sea… make no mistake, this part of Cantabria in northern Spain is very green. It can also get very Spanish scorchio, so on the bright, smart site of Camping Virgen del Mar five minutes’ walk from the beach, you’ll be glad of the sea breezes rustling through the surrounding woods. There’s a reassuring attention to detail throughout this family-friendly spot, with flowers, trees and lawns all carefully tended to wander and laze among. Facilities include a pool, a supermarket for supplies, communal barbecue areas, and, when the idea of outdoor grilling doesn’t get your pulse racing, a café and restaurant for easy eats. Keeping the kids content, there’s a separate pool alongside the main one for smaller splashers, a well-equipped playground and in the woods around the site, and some thousand-odd different species of wildlife to spot. That should keep them busy… For quick dips and clambers on the rocks, it’s a five-minute walk from here to the little beach on the Isola del Virgen. Bigger stretches are just round the coast at Playa de San Juan de la Canal (10 minutes) and at Playa de la Canallave (20 minutes); the latter is surrounded by a dune reserve that’s fab for family rambles.

Site type

Tent pitches 200
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 20
Touring caravan pitches 200
Motorhome pitches 200
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/07 et 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/07 et 31/08.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/07 et 31/08.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

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Reviews

7.8

Overall rating from 271 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Peaceful

78% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot near the ferry and beach, with friendly staff and good grub. Facilities are clean but a bit old. Pitches okay, but close. Good for quick stops, but pricey for longer stays.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

. Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level area

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gina o.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Staff lovely food gorgeous, pitch good size, facilities clean though dated, good access to Santander

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super convenient for Santander ferry, had everything we needed.

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9 out of 10
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Clare M.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked We picked this site because it was convenient for an overnight stay before our ferry the following day. What we liked:

- Easy 15 minute drive to Santander port.
- For quite a big site it was very quiet.
- Friendly and helpful staff.
- Good restaurant and bar offering generous portioned tasty food.
- Facilities - although very dated - were clean with plenty of shower and toilet cubicles.
- The showers had great water pressure and were hot, the best we’d experienced during our 2 week road trip through Portugal/Spain.

Disliked Not much to dislike given that we only stayed for one night. If we were to be super critical we feel that improvements could be made in the following areas:

- We tried to book direct as instructed by the campsite website but they failed to respond, so we booked through PitchUp instead.
- Dated facilities with some cracked tiles.
- The door lock to the shower was broken and the shower head didn’t fit the wall bracket.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean site close to ferry port, challenging to get onto pitches.

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8 out of 10
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David T.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Location-close to Santander ferry port
Close to supermarket
Clean showers and toilets
Short walk to the beach
Good location for exploring northern Spain

Disliked Pitches are close together
Challenging to manoeuvre a caravan around the site, as access roads are narrow. Difficult to get onto pitch due to position of trees and closeness of anyone camping opposite.
If you don't have motor mover you will struggle

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for a night stop over

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7 out of 10
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Brian G.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Nice and quiet and a short drive from the ferry. The toilets and showers were very clean but dated.

Disliked No or few locks on toilet and shower doors.
Restaurant looked OK BUT walked out after not getting any service after long wait ( and it wasn’t busy)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site close to a lovely beach

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely campsite close to the beach at Santander, very warm welcome from the host. Great facilities, and helpful staff.

Disliked Could do with a bit more lighting in the touring area, but not a problem if you've brought enough torches!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location with good facilities and…

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6 out of 10
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Wifi
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Anthony W.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Good location with good facilities and a really nice pool

Disliked Pitches are soooo tight with too many trees. Really difficult to get in with a motorhome. Saw loads of people struggle to get in and hit trees!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good place to stop on your first or last night.

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4 out of 10
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Andrew S.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Close to Santander ferry

Disliked Very expensive
Chemical disposal is the worst I have ever seen

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very expensive for a very dated campsite.

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3 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Close to a lovely beach.

Disliked Pitches are far too close together.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site, easy walking distance to the beach and beach bar

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8 out of 10
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Linda S.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Nice atmosphere
Friendly reception staff
Great bread!
Good location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cómodo, baños comunes muy completos ,parcelas…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Susana U.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Cómodo, baños comunes muy completos ,parcelas anchas .

Disliked Muy cerca de los festivales y difícil dormir según que dias

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Location

Camping Virgen Del Mar

Avenida Virgen del Mar

60

Santander

Cantabria

Spain

39012

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

43.47517°N
3.87353°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

If you’re seriously into beach and watery activities, seek out Salvé (45 minutes' drive away) for its long stretches of sands and watersports galore. If you’re more of a mooch-and-see sort, just walk or drive and keep your eyes open; at conservative estimates, Cantabria’s coast has 60 beaches. For walks inland, the nature trails of the Cabárceno Natural Park (20 minutes) are good for a half-day adventure; many visitors combine wildlife rambles with a trip to see the really wild life in the two adjacent safari parks and zoo. Though manmade and involving the sinking of several villages, the Ebro reservoir (an hour) has become a beauty spot and destination for hikers, boat cruisers and windsurfers. Sometimes dismissed as a busy port, Santander (20 minutes) has a calming seafront park and popular beaches; surfers head to Sardinero when the waves are right, sightseers to the striking Catedral de la Asunción and snackers to the bars and eateries dishing up fresh seafood. An hour and 15 minutes away, Bilbao is worth the trip for its Guggenheim Museum (and the building it's housed in), its two museums devoted to Basque culture and history, and the cliffs and beach just outside at Getxo.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Playa Virgen Del Mar Pm1 0.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa San Juan De La Canal Pm1 1.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa 2ª Sardinero Pm1 7.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Mataleñas Pm1 7.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa 1ª Sardinero Pm1 7.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Virgen Del Mar have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Virgen Del Mar dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Virgen Del Mar? If you’re seriously into beach and watery activities, seek out Salvé (45 minutes' drive away) for its long stretches of sands and watersports galore. If you’re more of a mooch-and-see sort, just … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Virgen Del Mar?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Virgen Del Mar? From R649,12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.