Camping Riu
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Add your business details- Family-friendly and quiet site in the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà
- Two kilometres to the beach; 600 metres to Sant Pere Pescador
- Pools, Jacuzzi, fishing pond, gym, playground and restaurant
Camping Riu is a family site in the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park, two kilometres from the beach and 600 metres from the urban centre of Sant Pere Pescador.
The site is set up for laidback holidays, surrounded by nature but also with a vast choice of activities such as kayaking, fishing, birdwatching, hiking and cycling. There's direct access to the sea by sailing along the river; kayak rental, paddleboard rental and boat mooring are all available on site. Aquabrava waterpark and skydiving at Empuriabrava are each 15 minutes' drive away.
Facilities include a pool, a Jacuzzi, a kids' pool and a waterslide for adults, along with a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. A kids' club and day and evening activities (tournaments, magic nights, dancing nights and more) run in July and August.
The site also has a gym, direct access to a fishing pond, and a playground.
Site type
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6Open all year
Languages spoken
Catalan
Dutch
English
French
German
Spanish
Italian
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Camping Riu
Carretera de la Platja
Sant Pere Pescador
Girona
Spain
17470
Directions Timezone
Europe/Madrid +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
42.18805°N
3.0893°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 site is in the second largest wetland in Catalonia, the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park, made up of ponds, pastures and floodplains at the confluence of the Muga and Fluvià rivers.
Activities including kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, canyoning, skydiving, windsurfing are available within a short distance.
The site is well placed for cultural days out too, such as the Empuries ruins at the Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya 15 minutes' drive away; the Dalí Theatre-Museum (25 minutes) and the Dali Museum (40 minutes) and city days in Figueres (25 minutes) and Girona (45 minutes). Barcelona is an hour and 50 minutes away.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa De Can Sopa-La Gola Pm1 | 1.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Playa De Can Comes Pm1 | 2.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Playa De Cal Cristià-Cortal De La Vila Pm1 | 3.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Playa Del Cortal De La Devesa Pm1 | 4.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Playa Del Moll Grec Pm1 | 6.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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- Does Camping Riu have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping Riu dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping Riu? The site is in the second largest wetland in Catalonia, the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park, made up of ponds, pastures and floodplains at the confluence of the Muga and Fluvià rivers. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Riu?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m.