Camping L'Hippocampe

From £198.15 For 7 nights, 6 adults
Outdoor activities (added by manager 14 Dec 2020)
Palm trees by the pool (added by manager 14 dec 2020)
Tropical-themed pool with slides (added by manager 14 dec 2020)
Waterslides (added by manager 14 dec 2020)

  • Well-equipped Pyrénées-Orientales caravans a mile from the beach
  • A five-minute drive from central Argelès sur Mer; Perpignan 25 minutes
  • Free access to a tropical-themed waterpark and sports facilities
When faced with a choice between sleepy siesta-filled breaks and active outdoor pursuits, take a look at Camping L'Hippocampe, a site that's laidback in style but has free access to a wide range of nearby activities. Staying here means all sorts of options, rather than any sort of compromise. Features like well-equipped caravans (each with its own bathroom and kitchen) and an abundance of greenery are relaxing indeed, while a waterpark, miniature golf course, bars and restaurants are a short walk away over the road at a nearby sister site. Horse riding can also be sorted out within five minutes’ walk. When you're not shuttling the kids back and forth between your caravan and their outdoor activity of choice, spend some time soaking up the sunshine on the nearest sandy beach (a mile away) or swimming in the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. This part of the Pyrénées-Orientales coast has plenty of scenic coastal spots a short drive away too, including Collioure (15 minutes' drive) and Cerbère (40 minutes). On top of that, the attractive town centre of Argelès is an easy five-minute drive or 40-minute walk away, making it easy to visit the 14th-century Notre-Dame del Prat church and climb its bell tower to survey the surrounding area. The town also has restaurants, a post office and a railway station for car-free journeys around southern France or over the border to Spain.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 29
Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, 13 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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Features

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

Pétanque

TV room

Take away

Teens' club

Tennis

Waterslide

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Themes

Gastronomic delight

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Camping L'Hippocampe

Route de Taxo à la Mer

Argelès sur Mer

Pyrénées-Orientales

France

66702

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

42.57089°N
3.03027°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 feel like taking a different view, see the town and coast from up high at Parc de Valmy (15 minutes’ drive). Six hectares of shady, green oasis surrounding a 19th-century château make for a superb picnic spot – and there are playgrounds for the kids too. Playgrounds of the grown-up variety are 15 minutes away by car at Golf de Saint Cyprien, where you can choose from an 18-hole course with ocean and mountain views and a challenging 9-hole forest course. To get a sense of the history of the area, spend a day exploring the city of Perpignan (25 minutes’ drive) with its huge Palace of the Kings of Mallorca (which dates back to 1276), elegant Musée d'Art Hyacinthe Rigaud and traditional Catalan museum Casa Païral. Salses Fortress (40 minutes) tells the story of the border between Catalonia and France from the late 15th century onwards.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Plage De La Marenda - Tamariguier 0.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Plage Du Mas Larrieu 1.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Plage Centre - Les Pins 1.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Plage Du Bocal Du Tech 1.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Plage Sud Argeles 2.1 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does Camping L'Hippocampe have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping L'Hippocampe dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping L'Hippocampe? If you feel like taking a different view, see the town and coast from up high at Parc de Valmy (15 minutes’ drive). Six hectares of shady, green oasis surrounding a 19th-century … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping L'Hippocampe?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  5 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping L'Hippocampe? From £198.15 (for 3 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.