The top 10 best campsites in Europe

• Travelling across Europe means exploring amazingly diverse landscapes, from the blue turquoise of the Adriatic Sea to the spectacular cliffs of the Dolomites, from the golden sands of the Costa Brava to Portugal’s wild coasts. In the heart of this picture-postcard scenery, some campsites stand out for their charm, facilities and capacity to transform a simple stay into a genuine luxury wellness experience.

  In this feature, we’ve brought together a selection of the 10 best campsites in Europe. 5-star rated destinations, which combine lush grounds, immaculately kept, high-end facilities, a friendly atmosphere, activities and amenities for all ages. Whether wanting to book a stay on a campsite overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, a resort by an Italian lake or campsite in the heart of the Alps, Europe is home to amazing camping resorts which we invite you to discover below...

  

• 10/10

  Amfora

  The Amfora campsite in Sant Pere Pescador is acknowledged as one of the best campsites on the Costa Brava. The direct access to the long sandy beach in the Gulf of Roses provides the perfect destination to make the most of Spain’s sunshine and the pleasures of the sea. Nestling in vast lush grounds, it offers an idyllic setting, appealing both to families and those keen on active seaside holidays.

  L’Amfora has a large water park with swimming pools, water slides and kids play areas, the added bonus being varied activities, clubs for all ages and a multitude of sports facilities. With the restaurants, premium facilities and convivial surroundings, there’s no doubt this holiday paradise is bound to captivate you...

  

• 9/10

  Piani di Clodia

  Piani di Clodia, in Lazise on the shores of Lake Garda in Italy, stretches over around 29 hectares of wooded lush grounds. The highlights: direct access to the lake, with a private landscaped beach, enabling swimming and water sports, as well as the quality of accommodation and facilities. These make it the finest campsite in Lake Garda and one of the best in Italy!

  The campsite has two water parks, including several swimming pools and water slides, as well as sports pitches, children’s play areas and restaurants. Mobile homes, bungalows and pitches for tents and caravans comprise the accommodation offering. The location near Gardaland theme park and the historic town of Lazise, gives you a practical base for touring around the Lake Garda region.

  

• 8/10

  Turiscampo

  Turiscampo in Lagos is viewed as the best campsite in Portugal. The ideal location, near the iconic beaches of the coast in southern Portugal, makes it the perfect starting point to explore the golden cliffs, hidden creeks and picturesque villages of the Algarve region. In a wooded, beautifully manicured park, holidaymakers make the most of a relaxing natural setting and quality amenities, for children and adults alike!

  With the vast aqua park, wellness complex, convivial activities and entertainment and modern accommodation, Turiscampo perfectly blends comfort with a change of scenery. Here you don’t just come for a camping holiday, but for genuine immersion in Portugal’s welcoming vibe. Holiday here and leave with stars in your eyes!

  

• 7/10

  Le Sérignan Plage

  Le Sérignan Plage campsite, in the Hérault region, enjoys direct access to a vast sandy beach, natural dunes running alongside. The exceptional surroundings, set among the sea and unspoilt countryside, make it one of the most renowned locations on the Mediterranean coast.

  This 5-star campsite, often winning awards for quality from the sector’s specialist press, offers a vast water park, more than 11,000 m², with a lagoon, water slides and children’s play areas, crowned by a 2,800 m² balneotherapy area, inspired by ancient spas, set aside for adults. With high-end facilities, varied activities and a unique seaside setting, Sérignan Plage is a leading destination in the south of France and undoubtedly one of the best campsites in Europe!

  

• 6/10

  Vidor Family & Wellness Resort

  In Pozza di Fassa in the Dolomites, Vidor Family & Wellness Resort is one of the best campsites in Italy. Set in the heart of stunning landscapes, it offers a unique natural setting for lovers of the mountains and the great outdoors! Complete with terraces, shaded by trees and majestic scenery.

  The campsite has a 4,000 m² aqua park, with swimming pools, water slides and children’s play areas, as well as an extensive wellness centre with a spa, sauna and gym. With restaurants, chalets and modern accommodation, combined with a varied activity programme for the whole family, this proves an exceptional destination in the heart of the Italian Alps.

  

• 5/10

  Valamar Lanterna

  Valamar Lanterna, on the coast of Istria in Croatia, is one of the destinations fully deserving its place among the best campsites in Europe. Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, it offers an exceptional natural setting with direct access to several pebble beaches, and a breathtaking view over turquoise waters. The attraction of these vast grounds equally lies in the unspoilt setting and quality facilities, designed to combine comfort with a change of scenery.

  On-site, holidaymakers make the most of an immense water park with swimming pools and water slides, kids clubs providing a multitude of play activities, varied entertainment and a wide range of sports, from tennis to paddle boarding. Bars, restaurants and premium accommodation round off this unique experience, perfect for holidays with family or friends. A genuine destination in its own right, Valamar Lanterna epitomizes everything you’d expect of the best campsite in Europe; sun, sea, exceptional facilities and an unforgettable Mediterranean vibe.

  

• 4/10

  Le Brasilia

  In Canet en Roussillon, Le Brasilia is unquestionably one of the best campsites in Europe. Set in the heart of splendid grounds, comprising lush vegetation, the attraction of this establishment is direct access to a long sandy beach and the lush natural setting, where greenery blends with the sea. This unique backdrop makes it a choice destination for a holiday by the water, lulled by the way of life in the south of France.

  Le Brasilia also stands out for the exceptional facilities; a vast aqua park covering several thousand square metres, a refined spa for times of complete relaxation, and countless activities and clubs for all ages. With high-end accommodation, convivial restaurants and a warm atmosphere, it perfectly epitomizes the contemporary style and comforts of modern camping!

  

• 3/10

  Union Lido Mare

  Set in Cavallino Treporti near Venice, Union Lido is, without doubt, a member of the ‘best campsites in Europe’ club! A leading 5-star campsite in Italy, it stretches over 60-hectare grounds with direct access to a private beach more than a kilometre in length, awarded the Blue Flag label for both the quality of the water and amenities here!

  When it comes to facilities, Union Lido is impressive for the two vast aqua parks, in excess of 15,000 m² bringing together swimming pools, lagoons, lazy rivers and breathtaking water slides. The campsite also offers a spa, kids clubs, sports grounds, a wide range of restaurants and bars and varied accommodation, ranging from traditional pitches to high-end mobile homes and lodges. A genuine benchmark in Europe, Union Lido attracts holidaymakers from all over Europe every year!

  

• 2/10

  Cambrils Park Resort

  Just a few minutes from a superb beach on the Costa Dorada, Cambrils Park Resort is a 5-star campsite designed as a genuine family resort. Winning a multitude of awards, the appeal lies in the vast grounds in excess of 17 hectares and extensive facilities, making it a true holiday destination in its own right, with the Mediterranean Sea and a warm, welcoming vibe.

  The campsite stands out for the four themed aqua parks, kids clubs, restaurants, sports facilities and spa. With modern accommodation and an immaculate setting, Cambrils Park blends relaxation, leisure and comfort, whilst offering the perfect starting point to discover the beaches on the Costa Dorada and the PortAventura theme park nearby.

  

• 1/10

  La Sirène

  The La Sirène campsite, in Argelès sur Mer, is a genuine benchmark which can undoubtedly be described as THE best campsite in Europe. This exceptional campsite, nestling between the Mediterranean and Pyrenees, opens out on to a lush setting where palm trees and lagoons blend with spectacular facilities. Upon entering, there is a unique atmosphere, everything exudes escape and the high-end holiday vibe.

  The star of the show is certainly the vast aqua park, on a par with the largest leisure complexes, having lagoons, waterfalls and breathtaking water slides, attracting young and old alike. In addition to this, you have fantastic entertainment, the amazing myriad of shows, varied sports facilities and stylishly designed accommodation... In the heart of the camping capital – Argelès sur Mer, La Sirène is seen as the benchmark for an ever more amazing holiday!