Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Size: Large

Opening dates

Mobiles open: 18/05/2012 - 15/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 902

• Shade: Some have some.

• Surface: Dust and gravel.

• Pitch Size: <80m2 - 120m2

• Mobiles privacy: No separation

Available with Eurocamp

• Linen Hire
• Charcoal BBQ Provided

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 8 per mobile home
• A charge is payable locally if 7 or more share accommodation.
• Charcoal barbecue: provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

• Maximum number of vehicles: 1

• Extra Vehicle Charge: €13.50 per day

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: No

Accessibility

• This Parc has facilities for disabled people. Please contact our Customer Sales Staff for more information.

Local Events

Festivals range from the world-famous Barcelona Guitar Festival from 15th March to 15th June, to the rustic charms of the Snail Festival in Lleida from 20th to 22nd May. The European Balloon Festival in Igualada from 6th to 10th July on the other hand, is a spectacular display of around 40 hot air ballons from around the world.

Out and about

Perfectly situated for exploring the coast and taking part in watersports activities. Golf lovers won't be disappointed either, with two courses close to the parc. AquaBrava water park is about an hour's drive away, a great family day out, and approximately 19km are the Medes Islands, where you can go snorkelling and diving.

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: English, Spanish, German, French and Dutch.
• Other services: Cash machines, exchange service, telephones, fax and post box.
• Internet available
• WiFi available (All over site - €2.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa and Mastercard
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

• Bakery as part of the main shop. Also shop which sells newspapers, postcards and tobacco
• Supermarket: Open 18/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

• Main shop: Open 18/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

• Giftshop: Open 18/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

• Good selection, French bread delivered daily. Shop closed Sunday afternoon in low season

Dining

• Restaurant: Restaurant Cypsela Childrens Menu. Regional Specialities. Location: Next to the pool Open 18/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

• Snack bar: Breakfast, french fries, burgers, snacks, pizzas Open 18/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

• Take-away: Soup, salad, chicken, chips, pizzas, burgers Open 18/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Large outdoor terrace overlooking the pool. This is where a lot of the evening entertainment is held. Open 18/05/2012 - 16/09/2012 Location: Bar Els Verns - overlooks the minigolf area at the campsite entrance.

Discos

• Family Disco: Open 30/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• Children's Disco: Open 01/06/2012 - 29/08/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Football, exercise classes, aquagym, evening entertainment including dances and quizes.. Open 18/05/2012 - 16/09/2012
• Television Room: tv
• Games Room: Pool tables, table football, kiddies rides, video games

Laundry

• Washers: 10 x machines €7.65 per load
• Dryers: 5 x machines €5.60 per load
• Laundry Service

Sanitation

• Hot Showers
• Baby Baths
• Baby Changing Facilities
• Toilets
• Dish Washing Sinks
• Irons (€1.55 deposit required)

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Pools

First pool

• For: All the family. Open 18/05/2012 - 16/09/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 1.20m to 2.30m
• Size: 530m2
• Two diving boards

Second pool

• For: Children. Open 18/05/2012 - 16/09/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.40m to 0.70m
• Size: 60m2

Extra information

• Lifeguard - High Season
• Lifeguard - Low Season
• Sunloungers (€0.00 charge)
• Sun Terrace
• No slides or chutes at this parc

Regulations: T-shirts not allowed, Inflatables not allowed, Parental supervision required

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

T-shirt painting, sports tournaments, painting, costume making and games.

Languages spoken: English, Dutch, German, Spanish and Catalan.

• Open 18/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the campsite, nearest Windsurfing is 1.5 km from the campsite

Canoeing

• Canoeing not available on the campsite, nearest Canoeing is 20.0 km from the campsite

Dinghy Sailing

• Dinghy Sailing not available on the campsite, nearest Dinghy Sailing is 20.0 km from the campsite

Kayaking

• Kayaking not available on the campsite, nearest Kayaking is 10.0 km from the campsite

Sports

Tennis

• Open 18/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• 1 full size court, Concrete
• Charge: €10.20 / hour
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

• Open 18/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• 8 tables
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

• Surface: Gravel
• Equipment hire available:

Squash

• Open 18/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• 1 court
• Charge: €12.20 / hour
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Basketball

• Open 18/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• 1 size court, concrete

Volleyball

• Open 18/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• 1 court
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Skateboard/Rollerskating

• Small rollerskating rink near reception, need own skates.

Beach volleyball

• Beach volleyball not available on the campsite, nearest beach volleyball is 1.5 km from the campsite

Gymnasium

• Open 18/05/2012 - 16/09/2012
• Charge: €8.00 / hour

Quad biking

• Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking is 7.0 km from the campsite

Horse Riding

• Horse riding is not available on the campsite, nearest horse riding is 10.0 km from the campsite

Golf

Driving Range

• No driving range on the campsite, nearest driving range is 1.00 km from the campsite

Minigolf

• Charge: €3.10 per club
• Open 18/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

Playgrounds

• 1 playground

Boat Trips

• Boat Trips are available 20 km from the site

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Open 18/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• Adults: €50.00 / week €15.00 / day
• Children: €43.00 / week €13.50 / day
• Mountain Bikes: €43.00 / week €13.50 / day
• Adult bikes available
• Child bikes available
• helmets available (€2.00)
• child seats available (€3.00)
• Credit card details required for deposit

Excursions

• Type: Tour of Barcelona, Port Aventura and Montserrat. Bookable on parc only
• Cost: Varies according to the trip

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Local attractions

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

• Nearest beach: Playa de Pals 2.0km
• Nearest river: 10.0km

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Pals: 5.0km

Places of Interest

• Pals
• Playa D'Aro: 10km
• Estartit: 16km
• Palamos: 16km
• Gerona: 40km
• Figueres: 43km
• Cadaques: 63km
• Barcelona: 129km

Attractions

Aquabrava Waterpark

Large water park with several pools, a good selection of waterslides and a wave machine in the large pool. Facilities include restaurant, burger bar, shop, two bars and sunbed rental. Free car parking

Aquadïver Waterpark

Medium sized waterpark with a good selection of pools and fast slides. Restaurant, creperie, fast food and picnic area. Free parking

Salvador Dali Museum

Museum of the Surrealist artist Salvador Dali

Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l'Emporda

Nature Sanctuary

Mas Ponsjoan Vineyard

Visit this delightful little vineyard, not far from Playa D’Aro, and sample the local wine produced naturally by traditional Spanish methods. This family owned vineyard also produces oils, dried fruit and seasonal vegetables, and is set in a picturesque location.

Open everyday from 18:00, except Sundays

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Local Directions

Follow the AP7 motorway (Autopista) in the direction of Barcelona, and turn off at the exit 5 exit marked ‘Empuries/L’Escala’. The distance from the border to exit 5 is approximately 25 miles. You will exit via the tollbooth. At the first junction turn left onto the GI623 in the direction of ‘L’Escala/Estartit’. Follow this road for approximately 12.5 miles until you come to a roundabout. (On this stretch of road you will pass 2 ‘Galp’ garages opposite each other, a ‘GM’ petrol station on your left, as well as the ‘Sans’ garden centre and two potteries also on you left.) At the next two roundabouts go straight over, following signs for ‘Torroella de Montgri’. The road goes up a small hill and bends to the left. Turn right down the slip road onto the GI632, sign-posted for ‘Torroella de Montgri/Estartit 17kms’. At the roundabout go straight over and continue for approximately 5 miles, passing 'L’Escala Karting’ on your right-hand side and passing through the small village of Bellcaire. At the end of the road you will come to a ‘T’ junction where you should turn left onto the GI640 sign-posted ‘L’Estartit’, passing through the small village of Ullà. This road will bring you into ‘Torroella de Montgri’, where you will pass a Renault garage on your left-hand side before coming to a roundabout. At the roundabout take the first exit and continue for approximately 200yds, where you come to a further roundabout. Take the second exit, crossing over a river as you leave the town and take the second exit again at the next roundabout. Heading towards Pals and Parafrugell. The campsite is situated on the left handside on the road leading from Pals to Plaja de Pals also known as Platja de Pals.

Airport(s)

• Barcelona (BCN): 151km
• Carcassonne (CCF): 209km
• Gerona (GRO): 55km
• Perpignan (PGF): 112km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Flaça, 20km
• Services to: Girona, Barcelona

Getting There

With a choice of regional airports including Barcelona and Reus, fly drive is an easy option. Ferries are also available to Santander and Bilbao.

Accommodation

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  Horizon Midi - 3 bed
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  Horizon - 2 bed
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  Horizon Midi - 2 bed

Children's clubs

There are no children's clubs available at this location.

About the region

From the mountains to the sea, this is a land of contrasts with history, scenery, sunshine and local charm in equal measure.