Camping holidays in Spain / Photo by Julo (Best of European Union)

Andalusia: Situated in the southern part of the country, it’s a region famous for its deserts, beautiful sandy beaches and ancient cities. Some of the best beaches are along the coast of Costa de la Luz and Costa del Sol. It’s the region with the highest mountains – the Sierra Nevada mountain range. There are plenty of great camping sites around the provinces of Granada, Malaga, Sevilla and Almeria. The combination of seaside and mountainous landscape attract a big number of campers.

Aragon: Situated in the northern part of Spain, it’s a great camping region. The area borders France with the Pyrenees and it is famous for its rural villages, beautiful valleys and breathtaking mountain peaks. Some of the best campsites are in Zaragoza, Teruel and Huesca. They are top choices of both experienced campers and beginners.

Asturias: If you’d like a different camping experience – combined with some sightseeing, this is the ideal destination for you. It’s on the north of Spain and there are plenty of historical buildings and museums in the area. There are numerous campsites to choose from in Luarca, Colunga, Cudillero, San Tirso de Abers, Ribadesella and many more.

Catalonia: One of the finest Spanish regions, bordering Andorra and France to the north (with the Pyrenees), Valencia to the south, Aragon to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the east. It’s a wonderful area for camping and sightseeing. The region is popular for its impressive architecture and art.

Galicia: A region which borders both the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal; it is often called “the first country in Europe”. Full of great campgrounds, the best areas are in Pontebedra, Ourense and A Coruna.

One of the major tourist destinations in Spain is Majorca. It attracts people with its mountainous scenery, golden sandy beaches and beautiful cities. It’s a great camping location with various options for outdoor activities and sports. Spain is also famous for its music scene, culture, warm and friendly people, delicious food and it’s definitely worth a visit. A camping holiday is a great opportunity to explore the country with just a backpack on your back and sturdy walking shoes.

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So, you’ve finally decided and opted for a camping holiday in the UK. The next problem, the perfect tent; where is everyone going to sleep? With so many tents on the market it’s hard to know who to trust when they say that their tent is the best. One thing that you don’t want is to buy a tent and then find out that it’s not as waterproof as it was said to be. Here are the top dogs when it comes to family tents for more than 6.

1. The Outwell Montana 6

A superb family tent that sleeps at least six. The tent is a great design with three separate spacious rooms and a tunnel entrance. This means less clutter and more space for the family. One of the big bonus features of the tent is the three entrances; this is a benefit as it means that you can get great ventilation coming through and you can also keep the kids muddy trainers at one entrance so that they don’t have to walk them through the tent.  The tent has two linings and is made from a strong material meaning that it keeps out any rainfall, so it is 100% waterproof – a great advantage considering you can’t rely on British weather that often. The tent also comes with an add on porch should you need it; this space could be used as extra sleeping room for visitors or cooking etc. This tent is priced between £200- £300 but worth every penny.

2. Vango Tigris 800

The Vango Tigris 800 is the newest model in the Vango range and is a must have for any family. It can sleep up to 8 people and has been voted a favourite by families. The Vango Tigris has been voted so highly due to its four individual rooms and spacious walk ways reaching a height of 2 meters, making for a comfortable stay with a well-ventilated tent. The tent weighs 25 kg and can be assembled in around 15 minutes by two adults.

3. Soul Pad 500

Soul pad have been providing camping tents in the UK since 1990. Since then the company has grown to be one of the market leaders of family tents in the UK and across Europe.  The tent has a luxurious waterproof ground sheet sewn inside. The Soul Pad 500 comes in a bath tub style meaning regardless of how wet or muddy it is around you nothing will leak in, so it’s ideal to keep all the little ones warm and dry. There are four zipped windows on the tent and three vents at the top. All of these have a mosquito mesh fitted so that nothing can disturb your peaceful night sleep.

This guest post has been written by Arthur Jonas, a leading outdoor specialist. He recommends the general public to use Camping Tents from www.winfieldsoutdoors.co.uk when planning their summer trip away.

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Colosseum, Rome, Italy / Photo by admin

A Bit of Romance

If you want a bit of romance you know where to go, don’t you? Actually, the whole country is extremely good for romantic breaks but the word Venice springs instantly into the minds of most couples who want to enjoy an unforgettable break. Even if you have read a thousand stories about the place and seen hundreds of pictures of it you will still be bowled over by the setting and the atmosphere.

A Lot of Art

Art is all around you when you go to Italy and nowhere more so than in Florence. This famously beautiful city holds some of the most exciting art treasures known to man. If walking from one museum to another and looking from one stunning piece of art to another is your idea of heaven this is a fantastic choice of destination. As it is in Tuscany you can expect great food and lots of friendly hospitality.

A Whole of Sight Seeing

The only problem with Rome is that there is just so much to do there. This is fine if you have plenty of time to wander around and see the famous sights but in shorter breaks the overwhelming number of things to do can be just too much to take in. The Coliseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican and the Pantheon are just some of the amazing tourist attractions which have fascinated visitors here for centuries. If you want to feel as though you are steeped in history while on holiday then you can’t do much better than go to Rome, as long as you have the time to enjoy it all.

A Huge Amount of Freedom

Going on a camping holiday has always been a popular choice with those people who want to enjoy a lot of freedom while they are away. This type of break is especially recommended for families and those who want to enjoy their family holidays on a relatively tight budget. Camping in Italy is increasingly common now as there are lots of top campsites across the country. A quick look at a travel site like Eurocamp or Keycamp ones will give you a good idea of what to expect once you get across there.

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Stonehenge, UK by rupjones

There is a wide variety of accommodation options available across the UK and families are using all to embrace their UK holidays.

Camping

A return to camping by many families is providing a flexible and cheap holiday option. There are many benefits of planning a camping holiday for your family. Children love the freedom and adventure of camping, exploring the natural world around them, in a safe environment overseen by their parents. Most camping equipment can be easily hired or even purchased relatively cheaply, allowing you to enjoy multiple holidays with your purchases. Caravans, both tourers and statics, are a more luxurious alternative to a tent, and can be hired for weekend or week breaks.

Hotels and B&Bs

Up and down the length of the UK, a vast selection of hotels and Bed and Breakfast’s are available for holiday accommodation. Family friendly accommodation can be chosen, to ensure that you and your children get the most from your break. Staying in hotels and/or Bed and Breakfast’s may mean that you have the option of moving to a number of locations and different accommodations during your holiday, exploring a number of areas of the UK.

Self-catering

Self-catering cottages are a great option for families offering all the convenience of home-from-home comforts, whilst allowing you access to explore a new part of the UK. Cottages can be selected based upon your specific needs, from proximity to the local shops, or the need for a washing machine, there is bound to be a property available to meet your families’ specific requirements, easily identifiable using online search engines.

Not only is the accommodation possibly cheaper within the UK, but you will avoid the expensive cost of travel by choosing a UK holiday. Flights and ferries can add a huge extra cost to your holiday, which is easily avoidable. The other benefit about holidaying in the UK is that your day-to-day costs can be kept to the minimum of your usual weekly spend if you require.
With all the accommodation options available, holidaying in the UK is a cost-effective a viable option for any family.

Dylan Glover looks at ways to enjoy holidaying on a budget, often writing articles on behalf of Analytix Marketing Limited

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Swimming pool in camping / Photo by admin

With deals on rooms and offers on equipment, both can be highly attractive options for the cost-conscious tripper and both have their advantages. Tents and camping equipment can be expensive but enthusiasts regard the outlay as investment rather than expenditure because good kit can provide a lifetime of faithful service. Hotel rooms will always cost more than campsite fees but in a hotel you know exactly what you’re getting – not least, guaranteed privacy, a weather-proof roof and a warm bed.

Unpredictable

Camping’s number one enemy is, of course, unpredictable weather. We all know that two days of scorching sun can easily be followed by a deluge that no one saw coming. But campers maintain that a bit of bad weather is a small price to pay for fresh air, wonderful scents on the night air and the delights of living close to the land and the wildlife that shares it.

To some, however, ‘close to the land’ just suggests mud and dirt and is less appealing than personal creature comforts. In that case, a warm hotel room with personal bathroom and lashings of hot water will be hard to turn down. On top of that, most hotels now offer satellite TV and an adjacent bar-restaurant that doesn’t require the crossing of a wet and windy field.

Today’s campsites offer good bathroom facilities, it’s true, but they tend to be in a toilet/shower block shared by other guests and you might have to wait your turn to use them.

Highlights

Campers can eat out in pubs and restaurants but many choose not to because cheaper campfire cooking is one of the highlights of a holiday under canvass. Few would argue that coffee, bacon and eggs never smells or tastes as good as it does when it’s cooked outside the tent on a dewy summer morning.

If you’re a city person you’re likely to find hotels to suit all pockets conveniently sited in the very centre of town with minimum travel expense to attractions. Campsites tend to be located out in the countryside where a car is needed to see the local sites and, while it’s perfectly possible to enjoy a camping holiday without a vehicle – hiking or biking, for example – for many modern campers the equipment needed to create that home-from-home is just too much to carry.

Who travels with you may need consideration, too. There are hotels which allow dogs but the majority don’t so if you can’t bear to be separated from your ‘best friend’, you’ll find campsites tend to be more accommodating in that respect.

One thing is for certain; if you’re embarking on the campsite versus hotel debate, it means you’re planning your holiday. Lucky you!

This guest post was written on behalf of North Wales Borderlands by Francesca, a UK based blogger with a passion for travel.

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