Winter Sun
Caravan and Motorhome Holidays
Enjoy our handpicked selection of long and short stay winter holidays in Spain and Portugal
La Manga del Mar Menor Member photo by Sam Blackhurst
La Manga Long Stay Winter Sun Hosted Holiday
Follow the sun this winter
There’s nothing better than escaping the British winter for the warm, sunny skies of Spain and Portugal. Whilst the temperatures may not quite hit their summer highs, you’ll be able to comfortably explore the local areas on foot and relax in the sun.
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We check out the campsites for you
We hand pick and inspect our campsites so that we have 100% confidence in endorsing them for you. That’s why you can be sure that our range of all year campsites will be some of the best available.
En-route options
Strategically placed for breaking your journey from the port to the southern coast, our en-route campsites are the perfect place to spend a night or two. This hand-picked selection also includes city and ski sites.
Where to go?
We have just over 40 campsites in Spain and Portugal ready to welcome you this winter. Whether you want to explore the Iberian cultural delights or simply pitch up near the Spanish Costas our choice of campsites offer something for everyone.
Visit camc.com/wintersun to find the full list of winter campsites, including their opening dates and prices.
*Please visit camc.com/lowestprice for more information
Your journey
There are two main options for travelling to Spain or Portugal from the UK - a longer ferry journey directly to Spain, or a short crossing to France but with a longer drive to your final destination.
A ferry to Santander or Bilbao takes around 32 hours, and you can relax in a comfortable cabin and enjoy time on the ship. You’ll arrive closer to your winter sun destination, but this can be a more expensive option.
Crossings to France can be as quick as 90 minutes from Dover to Calais or 30 minutes on LeShuttle, and are the cheaper option. You’ll need to drive a lot further, so make sure to take fuel costs into account, and plan your route as very few campsites are open in France during winter.
The route you choose will come down to your personal preference, but if in doubt you could always try both options on the same trip to see which works best for you, travelling via a longer ferry route on one leg of your journey and choosing a longer drive on the other leg.
Travelling with pets
When travelling with your pet, the route choice is even more important. Ferries to Spain have a few pet-friendly cabins where your pet can stay with you for the whole journey, but they are in short supply and need to be booked well in advance. Alternatively there are kennels where you can visit your dog periodically during the crossing.
The rules for pets on crossings to France vary, but on Dover to Calais ferries and LeShuttle pets stay in your vehicle during the crossing. As you also remain in your vehicle on LeShuttle this can be a good option for nervous pets.
Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, France Near La Motte campsite Member photo by Steve Davies
Plan your route
You might be looking for the most direct route between home and the site, but if you’re looking to take a leisurely journey and see some sights along the way, here are some ideas of how you can make your journey part of your holiday.
Visit camc.com/overseassites for full details and opening dates of all the suggested sites.
To Portugal
Orange route
A leisurely drive via Salamanca and Porto
Route: Santander to Lisbon
Driving distance: 793 miles
Things to see along the way:
A Catedral de Salamanca
B Peneda-Gerês National Park
C Bom Jesus Do Monte, Braga
D Clerigos Church, Porto
E Parque infante Don Pedro, Aveiro
F Museu do Vidro, São Pedro de Moel
G National Palace of Pena, Sintra
Stopover sites:
1 Regio (E26)
2 Parque Cerdeira (E37)
3 Angeiras (E31)
4 Vagueira (W24)
5 São Pedro de Moel (W18)
6 Guincho (E10)
To Almeria
Dark red route
A leisurely drive via Valencia
Route: Calais to Almeria
Driving distance: 1301 miles
Things to see along the way:
A Cathédrale Ste Croix, Orléans
B Château de Chambord
C Château Royal de Cognac
D Saint Emilion vineyards and old town
E Le Miroir d’eau, Bordeaux
F San Sebastian old town
G Santuario de la Cueva santa, Murcia
H Cabo de Gata Natural Park
I Conjunto monumental de la Alcazaba
Stopover sites:
Scan for a map of this route.
To Murcia
Green route
A route via Madrid Route: Santander to Murcia
Driving distance: 610 miles
Things to see along the way:
A Segovia
B Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso
C Viñedos del Rio Tajo
D Pasaje de Lodares, Albacete
E Museo de la Festa, Elche
Stopover sites:
1 Monte Holiday (E04)
2 Alannia Costa Blanca (W05)
3 Caravaning La Manga (E16)
Scan for a map of this route.
To Cataluña
Travel via Lyon to Barcelona
Route: Calais to Cataluna
Driving distance: 912 miles
Things to see along the way:
A Museum of the Great War
B Paris Catacombes
C Caves of Arcy-sur-Cure
D Beaune
E Palais de Papes
F Dali museum
G Sagrada Familia
Stopover sites:
1 Camping de Paris (P18) 2 Merry-sur-Yonne (L32)
Camping de Lyon (M13)
Vilanova Park (E08)
Scan for a map of this route.
Find your site
There is good reason more and more people are chasing the sun each winter, but as winter sun holidays become more popular it is more important to book early. You can expect campsites to be busy, particularly in February and around Christmas and Easter holidays.
Campsites vary - there are smaller, more traditional camping options and large resort sites with a multitude of facilities, entertainment and activity schedules. Electricity might not be included in the price in winter and may be charged on site. You can pitch up at a site for a short or long stay, so you choose to stay on one site or travel a whole area, stopping at different sites on the way. One of the perks of touring in winter is there are less crowds at the main attractions, but often some of the local facilities will be closed for winter or you may find that shops and restaurants only open at the weekends.
Why tour in winter?
Sociability
Besides the milder weather, members return each year to enjoy the colourful local festivals, good food and wine at great value prices like the ‘menu of the day’ option and the social aspect of meeting up with old friends.
Long Stay Winter Sun hosted holidays
Enjoy the company of others on our hosted holidays. Pitch up for between 2 and 11 weeks in Spain and the longer you stay, the less you pay per night. Explore the local area, do your own thing, or make new friends at our four rallies while enjoying activities with dedicated volunteer hosts - the choice is yours! Visit camc.com/longstaywintersun
Top tips for first timers
• Book early! Travel in winter is increasingly popular so book early to guarantee your first choice of site and pitch.
• Make sure your passport is less than 10 years old on the day you enter the EU and it is valid for 3 months beyond your intended exit date from the EU.
• British passport holders are permitted to travel ‘visa free’ to the EU Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180 day period. If you intend to stay for longer than this you may need a visa or permit.
• Remember to take your EHIC or GHIC which gives you access to state medical care when in the EU.
• Pack comfortable shoes, warmer clothes for cooler evenings and a waterproof jacket as you may experience more varied weather in winter months.
• Consider investing in a Toll Tag to avoid stopping to pay at each toll on the journey.
• Make sure you have a continental two pin adapter for electricity connection.
• If you use gas bottles consider buying a regulator in case you need to buy a replacement bottle in Europe.
• When travelling through France and in Northern Spain, be prepared for colder, wet and possibly icy weather in peak winter dates.
• 6 January is a national holiday in Spain and the majority of services, shops etc. will be closed except on motorways.
For more useful information such as what food is permitted when entering the EU, details of important driving regulations and what documents you need when taking your pet overseas visit camc.com/overseasadvice
Winter in Torre Del Mar, Spain
Near Playa Almayate Costa campsite Member photo by Rosaleen Salter
Our sites
Our open all year sites are in locations that are perfect for exploring at any time of the year, some may be in winter sun destinations, ski resorts or near ports and cities.
En Route sites are perfectly located for breaking your journey on longer routes. For more details of options in each country visit camc.com/enroute
See below for a selection of our open all year sites, to see our full list visit camc.com/winterholidays
Spain
De Haro (E02)
El Astral (E03 )
Monte Holiday (E04)
La Bella Vista (E06)
Vilanova Park (E08)
Peña Montañesa (E12)
Despeñaperros (E15)
La Manga (E16)
Altomira (E18)
Bonterra Resort (E19)
Kiko Park (E20)
Cabopino (E21)
La Aldea (E24)
La Campiña (E25)
Regio (E26)
El Molino de Cabuérniga (E28)
Los Escullos (E33)
Ariztigain (E40)
Los Olivos de Xivert (E50)
La Sierrecilla (E52)
Camping Pueblo Blanco (E53)
A Lagoa (E54)
As Nevedas (E56)
Las Lomas (W01)
Roche (W02)
Ribamar (W04)
Alannia Costa Blanca (W05)
La Rosaleda (W06)
Alannia Guardamar (W07)
Cabo de Gata (W10)
Playa Almayate Costa (W12)
Valdevaqueros (W13)
Parque Tropical (W20)
Camping Alicante
Imperium (W21)
Villasol (W22)
La Pedrera (W27)
Portugal
Turiscampo (E07)
Guincho (E10)
Angeiras (E31)
Parque Cerdeira (E37)
São Pedro de Moel (W18)
Vagueira (W24)
Costa do Vizir (W28)
France
La Motte (D33)
Larrouleta (D34)
Le Paradis - Mazières (D37)
Camping de Strasbourg (J10)
Merry-sur-Yonne (L32)
Le Jardin de Sully (L39)
L'Escale (M07)
Camping de Lyon (M13)
Huttopia Bourg St Maurice (M15)
Bal (P04)
Camping de Paris (P18)
Belgium
Klein Strand (H15)
Lilse Bergen (H23)
Netherlands
Huemens Bos (H01)
Long Stay Winter Sun Hosted Holidays
Escape to Spain for our Long Stay Winter Sun hosted holidays
Whether it’s your first winter touring trip or you’re an experienced winter sun seeker, many members enjoy the company of others on a hosted winter sun holiday - you can choose to spend time at one site or take a tour of all four! With a great value nightly rate, our hosted holiday campsites run from 12 January to 5 April 2025.
On these campsites we have knowledgeable Caravan and Motorhome Club volunteer hosts on-site for 11 weeks from January to April and our Club hosts will welcome everyone on site and make sure you know about all the activities and social events taking place each week - you’re free to join in as much or as little as you like.
Examples of activities on offer include:
Walking & Cycling
Quiz nights
Group meals
Craft sessions Boules
Minigolf
Winter
This is a more intimate rally hosting a smaller group. The campsite is built on a terraced hillside with steps or slopes to reach many of the first-class facilities.
A local bus stop makes it ideal for trips to Barcelona, where you can explore Gaudi’s famous cathedral and Park Güell and the bustling street of Las Ramblas.
On site facilities*
• Wi-Fi (£)
• Indoor pool
Here’s what our members say...
“A great choice of well organised events and activities. The rally hosts were friendly and helpful”
Lin Montgomery
“Our hosts were nothing short of excellent. We can’t sing their praises loud enough and can’t wait to book for next year” Alan & Lana Deakin
“Peace of mind knowing there are people there who can help if problems arise” Clive Weston
“It’s a great way to get a bit of summer sunshine, meet new people and experience new things” Keith Graham
“Great to get involved with activities and met new friends” Peter Kid
Our largest rally with nearly 200 pitches, members enjoy activities in the exclusive rally clubhouse, sports facilities (including one free visit per week to the gym and indoor pool) and the campsite social area. You can explore the nearby nature reserve by bike, while excursions to Benidorm and vibrant Alicante are within easy reach.
On site facilities*
• Bar/restaurant
• Spa
La Media Legua Winter Holiday Benidorm, Spain
Camping La Media Legua is a smaller winter rally of only 60 pitches on a newly-built site with high quality, modern facilities. Ideally located by the extremely popular, lively resorts and beaches of Benidorm and Albir there is good public transport to easily explore nearby Altea or Denia to the north or Alicante to the south.
On site facilities*
Manga Winter Holiday
With a beach setting on the Mar Menor Lagoon, this medium sized rally is ideal for an active holiday with walking and cycle routes in the nearby hills.
Those interested in culture will enjoy a trip to the ancient port of Cartagena and the bustling city of Murcia, with its Moorish history and thriving café culture.
On site facilities*
Vilanova Park
Holiday Barcelona, Spain
E08W
Alannia Costa Blanca Winter Holiday Alicante, Spain W05W
La
Murcia, Spain E16W
Andalucia to Marrakech Winter Holiday
Are you keen to travel to Morocco but nervous of going it alone? We have created this hosted winter holiday to make it as easy and carefree as possible. You will experience a great introduction to Morocco and really get to know exotic Marrakech.
About Morocco
Morocco is an intriguing mix of Arab, Berber, African and European cultures; a colourful and exciting country with very welcoming people.
Vibrant Marrakech offers palaces, gardens and bustling souks where many enjoy haggling for souvenirs. Djemaa El Fna, the main square of the city, is an experience not to be missed with snake charmers by day and lively restaurants at night. Enjoy a relaxing soak at a Hammam, or explore Jardin Majorelle, Bahia Palace, Medersa Ben Youssef and the Koutoubia Mosque.
There’s also a variety of food on offer, with European palates catered for as well as traditional Moroccan cuisine such as tagines, couscous, pastries and mint tea.
What’s included?
• One night pre-departure stay at Tarifa campsite.
• Return ferry crossing from Algeciras to Tangier.
• En-route stopovers at Mehdia in Morocco.
• 18 nights at Le Relais de Marrakech campsite.
• Three full day guided excursions to, Essaouira, the Atlas Mountains and Agafay Rocky desert.
• Club hosts with you all the way to make it as easy and carefree as possible. Please note: Dogs are not permitted on this holiday. Outfits over 8m not accepted. Electricity
Winter Holiday details
two people
Our 21 night hosted holiday starts at the southern tip of Spain in Tarifa on 2 February 2025, returning to Spain on 23 February. Club hosts, who have already visited Morocco with a caravan, will be with the group all the way.
On arrival at the campsite in Tarifa, members will have a welcome briefing and enjoy an overnight stay before departing as a group. After a 2-day journey, including a ferry to Tangier and an overnight stop in Mehdia, you will arrive in Marrakech.
You’ll enjoy 18 nights at Le Relais de Marrakech campsite, where you’ll see and hear cockerels, peacocks, and muscovado ducks roaming the site and can enjoy the on-site restaurant and pool surrounded by palm trees. You’ll also hear the call to prayer sounded 5 times a day from before sunrise into the evening.
Three guided excursions are included in the cost of the holiday. The first is to Essaouira, a traditional port city full of culture and known as a great spot for windsurfing and kite surfing. The next excursion is to the Atlas mountains, where you can enjoy stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. Finally, spend a day in the Agafay Rocky Desert.
Your hosts will also organise some group activities on the campsite and you can organise independent excursions to any other local attractions you may want to visit.
Itinerary
2 Feb: Arrive at Tarifa campsite for an overnight stay
3 Feb: Ferry crossing from Algeciras to Tangier and an overnight stay at Mehdia
4 Feb: Arrive at Le Relais de Marrakech campsite
22 Feb: Travel back to Tangier with an overnight stay at Mehdia
23 Feb: Ferry crossing from Tangier to Algeciras
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• Roadside assistance and Recovery including repatriation.
• Travel insurance covering cancellations and medical emergencies.
• We can cater to your needs for long stay winter sun, for single or multiple trips*
• Our friendly multi-lingual emergency service team are based at our UK head office and are ready to help as soon as you need us.
“We broke down in France, on our way to Spain. Red Pennant took away all of the worry because we knew that they were there for us at any time, day or night. Our friends and family were very impressed with the level of service that we received and the friendliness of the team. You don’t know how good your insurance is until you have to use it. Red Pennant is excellent.” Michael and Claire Jordan, Club members