Cabin holidays in Catalonia

Camping has been a popular activity in the UK since the Victorian Times. People would gather along the River Thames, sleep under a tent and enjoy various boating activities. The equipment back then wasn’t as practical as it now and was usually transported by boat. The first commercial campsite opened on the Isle of Man in 1894. The popularity of camping has spread to many countries now and is probably best enjoyed on warmer shores, such as Catalonia in Spain.

Camping is back in fashion and has changed a lot since. Cabin campsites  have  bungalows with all the mod-cons, which can be rented by visitors looking for more comfort. The cabins or mobile homes have TVs, cooking facilities such as small stoves and microwaves, heating, air-conditioning, toilets and a small showers. So, you won’t have to cross the campsite with a torch in the middle of the night to get to the closest toilet. Staying in a cabin also allows you to camp all year round. Most of them have nice terraces outside with a table and chairs, where you can have a barbecue in the evening or relax and read a book during the day.  They are also a lot more enjoyable on a rainy day.

Cabins have many advantages. First, they are more affordable than staying in a hotel or a self-catering accommodation. Your holiday budget will stretch more and allow more visits, activities or outings to the nearby restaurants to sample the local cuisine. Cabin camping is ideal if you are travelling with a large family or a group of friends. Cabin campsites offer great outdoor spaces and are perfect to let children run around. Family friendly campsites will often have swimming pools which are supervised by lifeguards. They have play and sports areas and offer kids orientated activities so that adults can relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. Big campsites will have restaurants, bars, cafes and mini-supermarkets on site so you don’t need to drive out if you don’t want to. They are very sociable places and you can often make friends with people, just by sitting around the communal barbecue. Children will have instant friends to play with. They also organize parties in the evening or outings which are another opportunity to socialize. And because you are walking from A to B, you will get to greet and speak to your fellow campers on a daily basis.

BungalowsClub has more than 50 cabin campsites in Catalonia.

You will find them in Tarragona, Girona, Lleida and Barcelona. The locations are ideal whether you are looking for a camping holiday by the sea, in the countryside or even in the mountains. Some of the sites are located close to historical places so you can get to know more about the Spanish history and culture, some others will be ideal for a rural retreat and great hikes in the nature.

Here is a selection of 5 cabin campsites in Catalonia, to suit your budget and tastes. The accommodation offered is exclusively in bungalows, cabins or mobile homes.

– Bungalows and mobile homes by the sea with the Bungalows Ampolla Playa (Tarragona). The camping is located on the beach of Ampolla, near a fishing village. You will enjoy the local seafood and gastronomy in the local restaurants. The site is great for families as it is only 30 minutes away from the Port Aventura Theme Park. There are plenty of activities including windsurfing, sailing, horse-riding, hiking, golf…or just sunbathing.

For more information on the bungalows and mobile homes in Ampolla Playa, click here.

– Stay close to a ski resort in Sant Ponç with the Bungalows La Ribera. They are located next to the ski Resort of Port Del Comte (40 km away). They are ideal for a holiday in the mountains as you can go skiing during the winter and hiking during the summer. They are pet friendly.

For more information on a bungalow holiday in the mountains with the Bungalows La Ribera, click here.

The Bungalows L’Espelt are another all year round destination where you can go skiing in the winter (ski resort of la Molina) and swim in the rivers in the summer. They are close to Barcelona, in the Natural Park of Moixanes. There is plenty to do for the whole family with hiking, fishing, skiing and horse riding. You can even visit them during the mushroom season (fall season).

For more information on how to book the bungalows L’Espelt, click here.

Or stay in a wooden bungalow in Girona, at the Bungalows Turismar Village. The bungalows are located by the beach but also nearby a forest. They are a very social place, with activities for the children, BBQ areas and sports grounds. Each bungalow has an allocated parking space.

For more info on staying in a family friendly bungalow in Girona, click here.

Visit BungalowsClub to see all the campsites with bungalows and mobile homes in Spain.

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