Sun. Sea. Aquapark? Yes! The clear target group: families with children. Even if the campsite is right by the sea, water parks are very popular as they offer even more bathing fun (not only) for the little ones. The longer the water slide, the crazier the water games and the more spectacular the atmosphere – the better. Many camping resorts – especially in the warm, southern European camping countries – have already recognized this trend and are focusing on as much swimming fun as possible on site, even if the sea is sometimes only a few minutes’ walk away.
Vacation parks and camping resorts in southern Europe
Below we have put together a selection of camping resorts with water parks that are characterized by action, adventure and a very special ambience. You can also find the most important traffic regulations in France and all the information about the Angles-Morts sticker for motorhomes here.
France – Campsites with water parks
As one of the top camping countries in Europe with the best infrastructure and a wide selection of sites, France also offers water fun away from the sea – especially in the warmer south of the country. Below you will find a top 3 selection.
Camping L’Océano d’Or, Pays de la Loire region
On the French west coast, in the harbour village of Jard-sur-Mer, this cosy family campsite is located just one kilometer from the sea, the Bay of Biscay. The aqua park with water slides, counter-current system, paddling pool, covered pool, indoor pool, various swimming pools, whirlpool etc. offers water fun in all weathers and for all campers. You can also relax under the French sun on the sun terrace with sun loungers.
Info
Camping L’Océano d’Or, Rue G. Clémenceau 84, 85520 Jard-sur-Mer, France
Phone: +33 251 330505
Email: [email protected]
Prices and booking
Camping Sandaya Le Grand Dague, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region
5-star camping, 5-star aqua park! Pools of different sizes, children’s area with pirate boat and water battles, lagoon swimming pool with bubble baths, white water slide – all this and much more awaits you at Le Grand Dague campsite! Want to take a virtual dive into the water park? Then take a look at the video.
Info
Camping Sandaya Le Grand Dague, Route du Grand Dague, 24750 Atur, France
Phone: +33 55 3042101
Email: [email protected]
Prices and booking
Camping Le Floride & l’Embouchure, Occitanie region
700 square meters of water fun on the French Mediterranean coast: at Le Floride & l’Embouchure campsite in the south of France, you can look forward to giant slides, jacuzzis, pools, paddling pools, water games, a high-speed slide with three lanes and an indoor pool.
Info
Camping Le Floride & l’Embouchure, Route de St Laurent, 66420 Le Barcarès, France
Phone: +33 468 861175
Email: [email protected]
Prices and booking
Greece – Camping Golden Sunset
There is also a campsite with a water park on the north coast of the Peloponnese peninsula: Camping Golden Sunset is currently only open in the high season, during which you can use the aqua park on almost 1,000 square meters with various pools, six water slides, whirlpool & Co. under the Greek sun.
There is a restaurant next to the water park, which is also popular with Greek families. From the restaurant terrace, you can look out over the water park and the sea beyond. As you look out over the Gulf of Patras, you can also see the mountainous Greek mainland in the distance. Find out about the most important traffic regulations in Greece before you arrive.
Info
Camping Golden Sunset, Alissos 250 02, Greece
Phone: +30 26930 71276
Email: [email protected]
Prices and booking
Italy – Holiday Park Centro Vacanze Pra’ delle Torri
In the beautiful vacation region of Veneto, just an hour’s drive from the regional capital of Venice, you will find the Centro Vacanze Pra’ delle Torri campsite with a water park that leaves (almost) nothing to be desired: a lagoon-like bathing area, four pools, a sports pool, children’s pool with pirate island and pirate ship, numerous slides and water games – and regular activities such as water gymnastics or diving and swimming courses in the summer months.
In addition to this great water park, you will find everything you would expect from a vacation in a large vacation park on this 120-hectare site with more than 1,000 pitches for campers, numerous mobile homes, vacation apartments and even a hotel: restaurants, snack bars, shopping facilities, playgrounds and sports fields, sports facilities, an 18-hole golf course nearby – and of course the Adriatic Sea with the finest sandy beach right on the doorstep. All information about the toll jungle in Italy and the most important traffic rules can be found in these articles.
Info
Centro Vacanze Pra’ delle Torri, Viale Altanea 201, Loc.tà Prà delle Torri, 30021 Caorle, Italy
Phone: +39 0421 299063
E-mail: [email protected]
Prices and booking
Croatia – Zaton Holiday Resort
Large, family-friendly campsites with numerous leisure activities are widespread in Croatia and have been a magnet for families with children for many years. Some resorts also offer a water park, even if many are located directly by the sea. The Zaton Holiday Resort north of Zadar is no exception: the aqua park with several pools, water slides, baby pool, whirlpool and hydromassage offers plenty of space and opportunities for anyone who wants to have even more fun swimming.
If you feel like the sea, you have this and the long sandy beach right next to the site, and you can also book diving and windsurfing courses. The site offers spacious pitches, many of them in the shade of pine trees, between 80 and 120 square meters for motorhomes, caravans and tents – including fresh water and waste water connections as well as electricity. The historic city of Zadar, the gateway to the Dalmatia region, is just 15 kilometers away. Take a look at the most popular campsites in sunny Dalmatia.
Info
Zaton Holiday Resort, Dražnikova 78, HR-23232 Nin, Croatia
Phone: +385 23 280280
E-mail: [email protected]
Prices and booking
Spain – Camping-Resort Alannia Costa Blanca
On the south coast of Spain, near the city of Alicante, you will also feel a touch of the South Seas at this water park, which covers almost 5,000 square meters: tropical swimming pools between green palm trees, beach huts with Balinese outdoor beds, extensive garden areas, a three-lane water slide, fountains and much more await you at this campsite, which is considered one of the largest in Spain.
Away from the water park, you also have the opportunity to swim in the nearby sea (transfer from the campsite possible) and use the spacious leisure facilities on the campsite: Sports facilities, playgrounds, mini-club, dance classes, Pilates, grocery store, restaurant & co.
Info
Alannia Costa Blanca, Partida de las Casicas 5, 03330 Crevillente, Spain
Phone: +34 965 484945
Email: [email protected]
Prices and booking
Camping with (and near) water parks in Germany
Pools, swimming pools and paddling pools are not uncommon on German campsites either, but the really big water parks like those in southern countries are still a long way off here, which is certainly also due to the climate. On the other hand, Germany scores highly with its numerous thermal baths and water parks, which are often close to campsites or pitches. We present a selection of two large spas and a campsite with a spacious water facility below.
South Sea Camp, Lower Saxony
As the name suggests, the South Seas Camp in Lüneburg Heath exudes a tropical feeling – especially in the spacious fun pool. Palm trees, banana trees, white water canyon, a lagoon with giant waves, children’s swimming paradise, pirate ship – if you want a little South Sea feeling in the north of Germany, this is the place for you.
Info
Südsee-Camp, Südsee-Camp 1, 29649 Wietzendorf
Phone: 05196 980116
Email: [email protected]
Prices and booking
Tropical Islands with campsite, Brandenburg
And again tropical flair, this time near the capital Berlin and with some superlatives: The building, which can be seen for miles from the highway, holds the record as one of the largest self-supporting halls in the world, and what’s more, it is home to one of the largest indoor rainforests with more than 50,000 plants. Palm trees, plants of all kinds, sandy beach, lagoon, countless water attractions, tropical sauna area, bars and restaurants – and right next door a campsite from which you can reach the tropical bathing paradise on foot or by shuttle bus.
Info
Tropical Islands Camping, Tropical-Islands-Allee 1, 15910 Krausnick
Phone: 035477 605050
Email: [email protected]
Prices and booking
Therme Erding with motorhome park, Bavaria
And another record: Therme Erding is currently the largest thermal spa in the world and is a paradise for fun bathing as well as for wellness and health. To list just a few of the attractions: Almost 30 slides with more than 2,800 meters of slides await you in the Galaxy slide world. A spacious spa garden, Crazy River, wave pool, aqua courses, health & beauty program, wellness area with 24 saunas and health pools – welcome to the bathing paradise! The motorhome park is located right next to Therme Erding, offers 55 pitches and is open all year round.
Info
Wohnmobilpark Erding, Thermenallee 6, 85435 Erding
E-mail: [email protected]
Prices and booking
Conclusion
Swimming fun is not only possible at many campsites in the pool, nearby lake or sea, some campsites even have real aqua fun parks to offer their guests the wow effect when swimming. Especially in southern countries, where the days are warmer and there are more hours of sunshine, there are many opportunities to combine camping with the fun of water parks.
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