Road Trip to Spain ACSI suggestions

Posted on 17/07/2023 20:48 by

These are sites we have enjoyed in Spain, best first:

• Playa Tropicana, Alcossebre
• Bonterra Park, Benicassim (Tauro is a good second best in Benicassim)

Those two (three) very much top of my list because of quality and location. Followed by:

• Camping International, Palamos
• Camping Enmar, Pineda del Mar
• Camping Ter, L’Estartit
• Vilanova Park for Barcelona (don’t particularly like the site but there is a good bus service into Barcelona)

All coastal, more or less on the beach, or a short stroll away (except for the last). I don’t know if you mean ACSI listed sites, or sites accepting the ACSI discount card. But perhaps you could cross check.

 

 

 

 

 

Posted on 18/07/2023 09:31 by montesa

Hi, have stayed at many sites towing on that route, most seasons. The range of options in September is vast and your desires will be specific.

You may find some of the non Toll routes now littered with speed bumps and chicanes and heavy going towing but it’s your choice. We do the semi non Toll route Calais to Med border crossing going via Rouen, Chartres and the A20 Limoges Toulouse and over to Perpignan - well documented if searched. Was about €110 toll each way, Cat 2, last winter. 

Your tow car advantage opens up options for many nice rural out of town centre sites. Having stayed in quite a few town based concrete car park type sites in Spain ( we also have dogs) we would now avoid mainly due to the excess late night noise from scooters, drunks, fiestas and football fireworks etc.

We enjoyed staying a few days one year in the Bay of Roses Spain at peaceful but large Camping Aquarius which was beachside and very pleasant. Nice scenic area to tour around close to border etc. 

https://www.campingaquarius.com/home

Stopover at open all year Capmany on the Spanish border for cheap fuel & last Repsol gas is a very popular overnight for north & south travellers. 
Also look up popular open all year Camping Montreal just south of Limoges France. Convenient stopover 2 miles off the popular A20 route junction at Saint-Germain-les-Belles. Good dog walking around the scenic lake with small beach. Quiet rural location. English Warden on last visit.

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Posted on 18/07/2023 11:21 by JimE

When you mention Valencia, I'm guessing you intend to head for the east coast of Spain on this trip.

I would agree with Montesa that the route via Toulouse and Perpignan is probably the best for towing in September if heading east.

In my opinion, it's worth paying the tolls as country roads often have 80kph (50 mph) as a standard speed limit, although some departments increase that to 90kph - very confusing if you are driving across France.  The local mayors also spend an inordinate amount on traffic calming with vicious speed bumps, narrow chicanes and extended 30kph speed limits.  Local roads are not ideal if you are covering 750 miles to the Spanish border.

If you are thinking of staying at the Bay of Roses, a mile outside Roses town itself is our favourite ACSI listed site - Camping Salata - 400 metres from a lovely sandy beach and the promenade, with lots of restaurants and bars and a choice of at least 3 supermarkets within walking distance.

Enjoy your trip.

Posted on 18/07/2023 16:04 by young thomas

"....and I Wouldn’t bother with Spain. Not keen."

as my old boss used to say....."a bit of a sweeping generalisation there, old Son"🤷🏻‍♂️

even confined to the country from Valencia northwards you have Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Zaragoza, Salamanca, Leon, Pamplona, etc...

IMHO, the trip to Valencia is worth 'the bother' just for that magnificent city....