Camping Las Hortensias

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Aerial view of the site and beach
Aerial view of the site and beach
Beach next to the site
Paved road between the pitches
Grass pitches
Tent pitches shaded by trees
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Beach next to the site
Paved road between the pitches
Grass pitches

  • Seafront site with direct access to La Franca beach
  • 20 kilometres from the Picos de Europa National Park
  • Spacious well-kept washrooms, miniature golf and beachside tennis
Spectacular Spanish sea and spectacular Spanish mountains… this site is in a splendid setting. On the northern coast with direct access to a sandy beach, Camping Las Hortensias is also a short drive from the mighty peaks of the Picos de Europa National Park, nicknamed the 'peaks of Europe' by sailors returning to these shores from lands of far and wide. The surrounding provinces of Asturias and Cantabria make up a plentiful chunk of peaceful and rural land on Spain's north, more than half of which is covered by mountains. A good slice more of the region is covered by gorgeous coast, such as the small cove and golden sands Camping Las Hortensias has direct access to, a kilometre from the seaside village of La Franca. The waters from this seafront site (do see pics…) are safe and calm for swimming, and have good fishing at low tide. Fishing ports, resorts and sunbathing spots are scattered along the coast east and west from here; ancient villages and old churches dot the mountain valleys inland, and there's some tiptop wildlife watching too, such as getting out to try and spy the Cantabrian brown bear in the Picos national park. Las Hortensias is a green and spacious site, with grass pitches and neatly kept paved roads. You won't need a pool as the site is so close to the beach, but other leisurely options including a tennis court, miniature golf and playground are to hand for days out of the water, and a restaurant and snack bar for fuelling up afterwards. Also on site are spacious and well-maintained modern washrooms, a covered washing-up area, and disabled facilities.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 25
Tent pitches 60
Touring caravan pitches 65
Open now
Opens 6 June

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Italian

Open from Fri, 06 Jun to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
Other pitch types

Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 106 Pitchup.com customers View breakdown

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Spectacular scenery

92% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Definitely recommend this site

Overall 10/10

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Maria T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely site right on the beach. Very quite with great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, would recommend

Overall 9/10

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Value for money
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Helen R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great pitches, short 2 min walk to a fabulous beach that passed a local restaurant. Facilities always spotless

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good for lots of reasons.

Overall 10/10

Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Barry P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass touring caravan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very nice quite campsite, no noise at all after 12 midnight which was a welcome change from other campsites. Fantastic beach very nearby, nice little shop on sight and several Resturante nearby.

Lots of different types of pitches, and the shower and toilet block was big and spotless. We highly recommend this campsite.

Disliked The Resturante just off of the beach was not great with poor service and expensive for what it was. But that's no reflection onntye campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the best campsites I’ve been too!

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Excellent location. Really clean and friendly staff. I can’t rate it highly enough.

Disliked All fantastic

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toller Platz in Traumlage und sauberen Sanitäranlagen

Overall 6/10

Location
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Value for money
 5
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass touring caravan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Tolle Location mit sich auf Atlantik

Disliked Dame am Empfang wollte mir zusätzlich Kosten für Auto verrechnen wobei Veit pitchout Buchung immer Gespann berechnet wird. Hat einige an Überzeugung und Dokument benötigt!

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Modern toilet/shower block very clean. Location just a short walk from a beautiful…

Overall 9/10

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Stuart R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Modern toilet/shower block very clean.
Location just a short walk from a beautiful beach.

Disliked A minor point but there appeared to be no recycling of rubbish.

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Fue una estancia muy cómoda, sobretodo quiero destacar la limpieza de los…

Overall 8/10

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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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Fue una estancia muy cómoda, sobretodo quiero destacar la limpieza de los aseos, las duchas están muy muy bien!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

Overall 8/10

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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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely little campsite next to an absolutely delightful beach. Modern wash block cleaned regularly. Very helpful staff. Good sized pitches. Make sure you ask for the key for the electric hook up cabinet!

Disliked No recycling facilities.

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Emplacement idéal près de la plage Sanitaire nickel…

Overall 4/10

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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joelle s. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Emplacement idéal près de la plage
Sanitaire nickel

Disliked Accueil de la jeune fille franchement désagréable
Rien que pour cela je ne reviendrais pas
Le personnel est revoir

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Un lindo camping

Overall 8/10

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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Francisco P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked La ubicación, muy cerca de una playa espectacular y cuenta con todos los servicios e infraestructura necesarios.

Disliked La atención del personal a la llegada no fue para nada cordial, hasta un poco displicente, considerando que llegamos en un día de lluvia.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Local produce 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping Las Hortensias

Playa de La Franca

Ribadedeva

Asturias

Spain

33590

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

43.39271°N
-4.57602°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 beach directly accessed from Las Hortensias is La Franca, popular on this part of Spanish coast for its golden sands, safe calm waters, fishing and spectacular scenery. The tiny and secluded beach of El Oso can be reached towards the east of La Franca, through a wall of algae-covered rocks. Among the ancient caves around these coastal parts, Pindal prehistoric cave, five kilometres away near the town of Pimiango, is one of the several north Spain examples of subterranean artwork, in a stunning setting on the shores of the Cantabrian Sea. Pindal is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain: see also Altamira as well as the prehistoric rock art centre and museum of Tito Bustillo, about 40 kilometres to the west at Ribadesella. About 20 or so kilometres inland, the Picos de Europa National Park is another big pull of the region, for its mountains, hiking and some of the deepest caves in the world in Torca del Cerro, Sima de la Cornisa, Torca los Rebecos and Pozo del Madejuno. If you're a wildlife watcher, this is the part of Spain where you might see the Cantabrian brown bear; look out too for wolves, chamois, eagles and vultures. Medieval Santillana del Mar is 40 kilometres from the site, and Santander 60.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Playa La Franca Pm1 0 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Playa Andrin Pm1 10.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Toró Pm1 13.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa El Sablón Pm1 14.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Playa Tostadero Pm1 15.3 km Estuary ExcellentExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

Tent pitch
Electric optional grass tent pitch (two person)
  • 10% off 10% June –
  • 10% off 10% September –
Tent pitch
Electric optional grass tent pitch
  • 10% off 10% June –
  • 10% off 10% September –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitches
Electric optional grass touring caravan or trailer tent pitch
  • 10% off 10% June –
  • 10% off 10% September –
Motorhome or campervan pitch
Electric optional grass motorhome pitch
  • 10% off 10% June –
  • 10% off 10% September –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Las Hortensias have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Las Hortensias dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Las Hortensias? The beach directly accessed from Las Hortensias is La Franca, popular on this part of Spanish coast for its golden sands, safe calm waters, fishing and spectacular scenery. The tiny and secluded … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Las Hortensias?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Las Hortensias? From R535,08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.