Affordable European sunshine with Pitchup.com from £3.54pppn

European beach stays from just £3.54pppn 

--Almeria, Barcelona, Sardinia--

As autumn arrives and evenings become darker, why not brighten up the season by heading off for some European sunshine? Outdoor accommodation specialist Pitchup.com has some great deals on stays in popular European destinations such as Barcelona and Sardinia from as little as £3.54pppn.

Camping Los Escullos - Spain, from £3.54pppn

Nijar, Almeria: Pitchup.com has availability on its two-bedroom lodges at Camping Los Escullos this season with prices starting from £123.90 for a seven-night stay based on five people sharing (£3.54pppn).

Boasting 328 sunny days and an average annual temperature of 20°C, Camping Los Escullos can be enjoyed for its sunshine at any time of year. Situated near Playa Los Escullos beach, the site offers a large outdoor heated swimming pool, a solarium, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The warm climate means guests can play sport at any time of year in the multisport area, perfect for tennis, football, basketball and more.

The modern two-bedroom lodges feature a double room and a triple room. Air conditioning and heating included. There’s also a fully-equipped kitchen, a living area with flatscreen TV, a bathroom with toilet and shower, and a verandah with garden furniture.

Camping Estrella De Mar - Barcelona, from £5.72pppn

Castelldefels, Barcelona: Pitchup.com has availability on its electric gravel touring or motorhome pitches at Camping Estrella De Mar this season with prices starting from £45.74 per night based on eight people sharing (£5.72pppn).

Just 15 minutes from the popular Spanish city of Barcelona, this site is both well-located and affordable. Situated in a beautiful pine forest, Estrella De Mar offers modern facilities including outdoor swimming pools, sports pitches and a snack bar. Plus, the campsite is just 400m from a sandy beach!

The 8m x 9m electric gravel touring or motorhome pitches sleep up to eight people and include awning and 6-amp electricity. Toilet and shower facilities are a short walk away.

Camping Village Laguna Blu - Sardinia, from £5.20pppn

Sardinia, Italy: Pitchup.com has availability on its electric gravel pitches at Camping Village Laguna Blu this season with prices starting from £20.78 per night based on four people sharing (£5.20pppn). Three-night minimum stay.

Situated on the north-west coast of Sardinia, six kilometres from the centre of Alghero, this modern campsite provides the perfect place for a relaxing break. The site is located on the doorstep of the beautiful Sardinian sea, with some of the most breathtaking white sand beaches including La Pelosa located a short drive away. On-site facilities include a restaurant and pizzeria, a games room, a supermarket and Wi-Fi.

The electric gravel pitches cater for tents, tourers and motorhomes and sleep up to four people. Awning, car, gazebo and 10-amp electricity included. Toilets and showers are on site.

For more information visit www.pitchup.com.  All prices correct at time of writing.

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About Pitchup.com

Founded in 2009 by former lastminute.com man, Dan Yates, multi-award winning Pitchup.com is a free guide to all types of outdoor accommodation in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Croatia, Luxembourg, Austria, Poland and Switzerland. Pitchup.com, which currently lists over 5,800 sites, provides users with a simple platform in which they can search and book an outdoor holiday with total ease: the customer journey from landing on the homepage through to booking a holiday can be completed in as little as four pages.  The site also goes beyond traditional searches by allowing users to search for accommodation based on more than 80 criteria, such as adults only and campfires allowed, and view nearby events, Good Pub Guide pubs and VisitBritain attractions.  It’s also possible to check out water bathing water quality in the surrounding area with data provided by the European Environment Agency.  Users can also search on the offers page to find the best deals available.

In 2013 Pitchup.com became the first business of its type to launch a bookable mobile app and site, making the site easily accessible to users of mobile and tablet devices.  The mobile site, m.pitchup.com, now accounts for 20% of bookings.

Pitchup.com enables users to search for all types of parks and sites from the major brands right through to one-off campsites and unique outdoor accommodation options, which may not have previously had a web presence.

Awards include Best UK Travel Website of the Year at the British Travel Press Awards 2011, and most recently Best Travel / Leisure / Sports / Mobile Strategy / Campaign at the Marketing on Mobile Awards 2014.