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A long-stay hosted holiday or independent adventure? Or a combination of the two? However you choose to escape the British winter, the Club is here to help

Fancy escaping the gloom of British winter and enjoying a pleasantly warm, long break in Spain? Maybe you’d like to stay in one spot in the company of like-minded guests on one of our hosted breaks. Or perhaps an adventurous, independent tour, staying at a variety of sites in Spain and Portugal is more to your liking. Whatever your preference, the Club is here to help you create amazing memories. Check out the following options...

Long Stay Winter Sun Hosted Holidays

e re happ to a o ce that e are running breaks at three fantastic Spanish sites for 10 weeks from January to March 2024. Enthusiastic volunteer Club hosts stay on location throughout and organise events such as weekly dinners, quiz nights, boules competitions, walking and cycling trips and more. Guests are also encouraged to share their interests and get involved in organising activities.

These breaks (you can stay for between two and 10 weeks) represent a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and relax, safe in the knowledge there is always a Club representative on hand. Of course, you can participate as much or as little as you would like, and explore independently – our hosts are experts on the local area and can offer plenty of tips.

All our chosen sites offer great facilities including swimming pools, bars and restaurants. Writer Lee Davey visited our 2023 season venues recently – you can read an article about his experiences and hear from happy campers on pages 54-56 of the July issue.

Our Long Stay Winter Sun venues for winter 2024 are as follows...

“My third rally with Alannia hosts. I went to La Manga last year and had brilliant hosts, especially as I m on my own. Made me very welcome.”

Rona Buley stayed at Alannia Costa Blanca

La Manga Winter Holiday, Murcia –from £12.25 per night*

La Manga gets its name from La Manga del Mar Menor, a 13-mile-long sand spit that separates the Mediterranean Sea from the Mar Menor lagoon (you can enjoy great views of the strip from the on-site bar/ restaurant). This break represents great value (up to 6kW electricity is included per day; extra usage is metered at €0.40 per kWh, payable on site) and hedging around the pitches creates a lovely ‘green’ feel. There are great walking and cycling routes near the site and it is an excellent base for visits to Cartagena and the city of Murcia. Please note that the pitches are gravelbased so may not be suitable for some wheelchair users.

For more info on the Club s hosted breaks please visit camc.com/longstaywintersun

Alannia Costa Blanca Winter Holiday, Alicante – from £14.50 per night*

There are nearly 200 large pitches available for members at this superb site, which is located 25 minutes from the nearest beach and 40 minutes from Alicante city. One free gym/ pool session is included per week during your stay, and guests have access to a large clubhouse for events and activities. If you fancy exploring, Alannia Costa Blanca is also a great base for trips to Murcia or Benidorm.

Vilanova Park Winter Holiday, Catalonia – from £15 per night*

The hosts will welcome a smaller group for a more intimate break at Vilanova Park near Barcelona. Electricity is included and first-class facilities include a lovely pool complex and wellness centre with a gym, sauna and whirlpool (fee applies). With a strong emphasis on social activities, the campsite offers a free aqua gym class Monday to Friday, salsa classes and bingo nights. Evenings can be spent dining in the beautifully restored Catalan restaurant and bar. The site is a good base for trips to the likes of Tarragona and Sitges.

*Price per night based on serviced pitch and two adults staying 61 nights or more. Activities on hosted holidays and campsites may incur additional charges and are subject to availability.

Independent Holidays

The more adventurous among you might like to take an extended independent tour – in which case you'll be glad to hear we work with more than 40 campsites in Spain and Portugal that are open all year.

Ian Soutar stayed at Alannia Costa Blanca

You could even tour the Spanish costas, taking in the regions of Catalonia, Murcia and Andalucia on your way to Portugal. Bear in mind that some campsites offer cheaper rates for longer stays.

Travel To Spain And Portugal

Sail directly to northern Spain or take the shorter crossing and drive down through France – it's very much a personal choice.

The Spanish crossing takes around 32 hours – but you can relax in a comfortable cabin and arrive closer to your winter sun destination. Alternatively, it’s 90 minutes from Dover to Calais or 30 minutes on LeShuttle (Eurotunnel) – these crossings are much cheaper but you will need to plan your route southwards carefully.

The Club works with some good open-all-year sites that lie en route to winter-sun destinations – visit camc.com/ enroute to find out more.

IT S CHRISTMAS...

…well nearly. It’s never too early to plan a festive break! Why not reserve your place on our four-night caravan and motorhome holiday and enjoy magical Christmas markets in Germany and the Netherlands.

From your base at Camping Vinkenhof (Netherlands), you’ll have the chance to explore the atmospheric market caves of Valkenburg. You’ll also venture across the border to Aachen (where you could sample ‘Printen’, a local speciality similar to gingerbread) and have a chance to shop in beautiful Cologne.

The tour departs 11 December 2023, and costs from £699 for two people**. See camc.com/christmastour to find out more.

**Price based on two people travelling together. Does not include ferry or holiday insurance. Single and extra person pricing also available.

To book a European site and ferry travel this winter, please visit camc.com/overseas

Wherever you want to isit e ll support you e ery ile o the ay We offer free cancellations* if the FCDO advises against travel to your destination and have ABTA and ATOL bonded financial protection ind out more at camc.com/ wwconfidence

* Covers holiday cancellations in line ith ad ice s apply