The finest camping holiday: these are Europe's most beautiful campsites

With a tent or motorhome in the front row on the beach or at the lake – this is exactly how many imagine the perfect camping holiday. We will show you the most beautiful campsites in Europe, which have a great location and offer a lot of service.

Camping park Kühlungsborn, Baltic Sea

Miles of sandy beach right in front of your nose – the location of the Camping Park Kühlungsborn on the Baltic Sea coast, more precisely in the Mecklenburg Bay, could not be better. The town of 7000 inhabitants has had the official title "Seebad" since 1996. Well deserved, after all, Germany's longest lake promenade is 3.1 kilometers long.

The campsite itself is located about 600 meters from the center in a partially natural dune and forest area. The family-friendly resort with restaurant, wellness area and children's entertainment has already won various camping awards and is therefore very popular with holidaymakers from the Baltic Sea.

  • Info: Tent pitches from 9 euros, comfort pitches for motorhomes from 23 euros in high season; People from 12 years old cost 11.50 euros in high season. More info at www.topcamping.de

Campofelice Camping, Locarno, Switzerland

This beautiful campsite is located directly on the north shore of Lake Maggiore in Ticino, Switzerland, where the mountain river Verzasca flows into the valley. A 400 meter long sandy beach for guests was created on the lake.

The spacious meadow area, which is partly subdivided with hedges and meadows, offers guests space for all kinds of activities: from yoga, soccer and tennis to stand-up paddling, kayaking and children's entertainment.

  • Info: A tent pitch costs from CHF 39.50 (approx. EUR 35.65) for two people, a standard place for a caravan, tent or camper from CHF 42 (approx. EUR 37.90) for two people and a deluxe pitch from CHF 53 (approx 47.83 euros) for two people. More information at www.campofelice.ch

Aminess Maravea Camping Resort, Novigrad, Croatia

This well-maintained Aminess Maravea camping resort is just ten minutes from the tranquil town of Novigrad, on Istria's west coast. Right in front of your nose is an approximately 15 meter wide rock and pebble beach with sunbathing areas and the crystal-clear water of the Croatian Adriatic.

The resort has amenities such as various bars and restaurants, sports and tennis courts, mini golf and beach volleyball, and a supermarket. In addition to the beach, there are a total of five pools in the different areas available to guests – one of which is brand new and was only completed this year.

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La Rocca Camp, Bardolino, Lake Garda

Lake Garda is one of the Germans' favorite destinations. The largest lake in Italy lies between dramatic mountains in the north and green hills in the south. Camping Resort La Roca Camp is located in the southeast of the lake in an old olive grove that stretches to the lake – just 1.5 kilometers from the historic village of Bardolino.

There is no boredom here, because in addition to the beach, pool area with water slides, beach volleyball, football and basketball courts, an animation team also provides entertainment including evening shows. And for everyone on the go with kids: the Gardaland and Movieland amusement parks are only 15 minutes away.

  • Info: A Superiour parking space on the lake from 18.90 euros per day, adults from 5.90 euros per day, children up to two years free. More info at www.laroccacamp.de/index

Villagio Camping Capo Ferrato, Sardinia

Turquoise blue water, white beaches – the Italian holiday island of Sardinia has beautiful Caribbean beaches. The 250 meter long sandy beach belonging to Villagio Camping Capo Ferrato is just as white and fine-grained. The resort is located just behind a dune in a slightly sloping, natural area with lots of conifers and eucalyptus trees in the southeast of the island.

The nearest town is around 29 kilometers away, but the camping resort offers everything holidaymakers need: a restaurant with Sardinian cuisine, a pizzeria, animation and shows, as well as a bike rental, a sports field and a tennis court. There is no pool, but it would also be completely superfluous on this wonderful beach. Ideal for anyone who loves to be in the middle of a beautiful natural landscape.

  • Info: Pitches by the sea from nine euros, adults from seven euros, children up to two years free. More information at www.campingcapoferrato.com

Camping des Mures on the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, France

The extensive Camping des Mures complex is just one kilometer from Grimaud, in the Bay of Saint Tropez. Part of the site is located directly on the 400-meter-long and up to 30-meter-wide sandy beach, which is divided by stone moles into bays.

French lifestyle is also very important here: in addition to a cozy snack bar on the beach, a brasserie with typical southern French cuisine ensures the physical well-being of the guests. In addition to fitness and wellness, as well as entertainment for children and adults, there is of course one thing that should not be missing: a place for the national sport boules.

  • Info: Parking space directly on the beach from 44 euros per night, eight euros per person, children under eight years are free. More info at www.camping-des-mures.com/de

Camping Amfora, Costa Brava, Spain

This comfortable campsite is 14 hectares in size and is located directly on the picturesque coastline of Golf des Roses on the Costa Brava. Only nine kilometers north of it is the protected Aiguamolls Nature Park, which is home to numerous breeding and waterfowl and a population of wild horses.

The resort itself offers real added value for families in particular: In addition to two playgrounds, there is also a 700 square meter play area where younger guests can let off steam – with a climbing net, cable car and trampoline. In the western part of the site there is a water park with several pools and slides.

The resort is also ideal for water sports enthusiasts: here, holidaymakers can not only learn stand-up paddling, but also surfing, kitesurfing and diving. If you want to take it easy, check in in the wellness area and have a massage there or relax with a yoga session on the beach.

  • Info: Adults from 4.90 euros each, children from two to nine years from 3.70 euros; Pitches from 21 euros. More info at www.campingamfora.com

With material from Pincamp

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