Camping Virgen Del Mar

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Grass pitches on site
Grass pitches on site
Big pool
Entrance to the site
Buena parcela con césped
Pitches among the trees
Shaded pitches
Spacious grassy pitches
Playground
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Big pool
Entrance to the site
Buena parcela con césped

  • Smart family-friendly site with pools on Spain's Cantabrian coast
  • A five-minute walk to the beach and 20 minutes' drive to Santander
  • Kids' pool and playground; coffee shop, restaurant and supermarket
Get over to Green Spain for grand times by the sea… make no mistake, this part of Cantabria in northern Spain is very green. It can also get very Spanish scorchio, so on the bright, smart site of Camping Virgen del Mar five minutes’ walk from the beach, you’ll be glad of the sea breezes rustling through the surrounding woods. There’s a reassuring attention to detail throughout this family-friendly spot, with flowers, trees and lawns all carefully tended to wander and laze among. Facilities include a pool, a supermarket for supplies, communal barbecue areas, and, when the idea of outdoor grilling doesn’t get your pulse racing, a café and restaurant for easy eats. Keeping the kids content, there’s a separate pool alongside the main one for smaller splashers, a well-equipped playground and in the woods around the site, and some thousand-odd different species of wildlife to spot. That should keep them busy… For quick dips and clambers on the rocks, it’s a five-minute walk from here to the little beach on the Isola del Virgen. Bigger stretches are just round the coast at Playa de San Juan de la Canal (10 minutes) and at Playa de la Canallave (20 minutes); the latter is surrounded by a dune reserve that’s fab for family rambles.

Site type

Tent pitches 200
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 20
Touring caravan pitches 200
Motorhome pitches 200
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/07 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 31/08.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

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Reviews

7.9

Overall rating from 251 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 7
Peaceful

78% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-located campsite, praised for its proximity to a beautiful beach and convenient access to the Santander ferry. Visitors generally found the site clean and tidy, with friendly and helpful staff. Facilities, including the pool and restaurant, were often highlighted as good, though some noted they could be dated. Pitches are generally grass with some shade, but can be narrow or close together. While ideal for short stays or transit, some guests felt it was overpriced for longer visits.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

La playa cercana es preciosa, todo…

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6 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked La playa cercana es preciosa, todo muy limpio.

Disliked La cafetería cada día nos cobró una cosa con los cafés.

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Prijs is te hoog voor wat je krijgt.

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4 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked De ligging

Disliked Veroudert sanitair. Beetje gedateerd allemaal.

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The sower was the only positive…

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Tom N.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked The sower was the only positive I can think of.

Disliked Probably the worst site Iv ever stayed on. Packed in like over priced sardines.

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el departamento de lavavajillas…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked el departamento de lavavajillas

Disliked La parcela es demasiado pequeña y es imposible abrir la terraza. El servicio de autocaravanas es pésimo.

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This campsite is a great location…

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9 out of 10
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Stephen M.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked This campsite is a great location with easy access to a lovely beach, it is not to hard to get into Santander on a bus or via taxi. The showers were great and very powerful.

Disliked The showers do not have space to keep your clothes and items inside the cubical.

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The location was brilliant. Toilet facilities ok.…

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6 out of 10
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Kirsty G.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked The location was brilliant.
Toilet facilities ok. Didn’t use them all.
Staff great.

Disliked Pitches quite cramped but adequate.
Remember European adaptor for electric hook up.
Site is tired.

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Ubicación perfecta. Playa cercana espectacular. Parcelas…

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7 out of 10
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Raul L.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Ubicación perfecta. Playa cercana espectacular. Parcelas de todo tipo según necesidad y vehículo vivienda. Personal amable. Buena comida en restaurante. Camping tranquilo

Disliked Los sanitarios deberían reformarse. Asfaltado mejorable

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El entorno y la ubicación.…

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6 out of 10
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Carmen G.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked El entorno y la ubicación.

Disliked Los baños y las duchas.

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Camping muy cerca de una playa…

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Camping muy cerca de una playa bastante cómoda para ir con niños. Está situado en una zona plana por lo que nuestra parcela era bastante cómoda para dormir con tienda.

Disliked Las zonas comunes están dispersas y alejadas de donde estábamos. La zona de lavadero y punto de agua a medio camino de los aseos no tenía luz para fregar los platos por la noche. Le faltaba una zona donde los niños pudieran jugar más ampliamente al balón. El parque infantil es muy pequeño. Es básico en cuanto instalaciones pero lo sabíamos y al final quedamos más contentos de lo que esperábamos. Tuvimos, además, la suerte de que no llovió.

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Camping familial sans fioriture mais très bien

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Julien H.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Calme - propreté - sanitaire bien entretenu

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Location

Camping Virgen Del Mar

Avenida Virgen del Mar

60

Santander

Cantabria

Spain

39012

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Madrid CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

43.47517°N
3.87353°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If you’re seriously into beach and watery activities, seek out Salvé (45 minutes' drive away) for its long stretches of sands and watersports galore. If you’re more of a mooch-and-see sort, just walk or drive and keep your eyes open; at conservative estimates, Cantabria’s coast has 60 beaches. For walks inland, the nature trails of the Cabárceno Natural Park (20 minutes) are good for a half-day adventure; many visitors combine wildlife rambles with a trip to see the really wild life in the two adjacent safari parks and zoo. Though manmade and involving the sinking of several villages, the Ebro reservoir (an hour) has become a beauty spot and destination for hikers, boat cruisers and windsurfers. Sometimes dismissed as a busy port, Santander (20 minutes) has a calming seafront park and popular beaches; surfers head to Sardinero when the waves are right, sightseers to the striking Catedral de la Asunción and snackers to the bars and eateries dishing up fresh seafood. An hour and 15 minutes away, Bilbao is worth the trip for its Guggenheim Museum (and the building it's housed in), its two museums devoted to Basque culture and history, and the cliffs and beach just outside at Getxo.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Playa Virgen Del Mar Pm1 0.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa San Juan De La Canal Pm1 1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa 2ª Sardinero Pm1 4.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Mataleñas Pm1 4.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa 1ª Sardinero Pm1 4.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Virgen Del Mar have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Virgen Del Mar dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Virgen Del Mar? If you’re seriously into beach and watery activities, seek out Salvé (45 minutes' drive away) for its long stretches of sands and watersports galore. If you’re more of a mooch-and-see sort, just … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Virgen Del Mar?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Virgen Del Mar? From £27.70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.