Camping Playa La Arena

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Aerial view of the site and the beach (added by manager 07 Feb 2017)

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Aerial view of the site and the beach (added by manager 07 feb 2017)
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  • Direct access to a sandy beach on the Cantabrian coast
  • Playground, games room, mini market and restaurant/bar
  • Near several kilometres of beach and coastal walking/cycle routes
Direct access to a sandy beach on the splendid Cantabrian coast is a fine enough feature of Camping Playa La Arena to sort a stay here for a fine long time. But. Have a (lengthy) look at that spectacular beach, a wide expanse of sand only seconds from the site – might it be surmised that you'll be staying at La Arena for a fine long time indeed? The beach is just a teeny example of the sands you'll have easy access to on your Cantabrian coast stay: several more are within a short drive, such as the sands and waters of Noja – a popular place for snorkelling, surfing and canoeing – or of smashing Santander, which is only 15 minutes' scenic drive along the coast. Camping Playa La Arena is a big and green site welcoming families and groups. It has good provisions for kids, including a summer club with activities including outdoor films, games and parties, and a colourful and well kitted out playground for any small sorts who are still a tad too energetic after a day at the beach. You'll want to spend mucho time too on the bar-restaurant terrace, drinking in the spectacular views along with your cocktail, or munching on one (for 'one': read 'many') of the meals available from its menu of local and international dishes. There's a mini market on site too, as well as a café; barbecues are allowed. Camping Playa La Arena also has a games room and evening entertainment.

Site type

Tent pitches 70
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Reception is unmanned after 10 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

Spanish

Pitch types & availability

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.4

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Fue una buena experiencia…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Fue una buena experiencia

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, small & friendly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful setting, nice bar, friendly staff

Disliked: No toilet paper provided nor bins in the stalls

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fabulous Views

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Dave W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: fantastic location. Easy drive to Santander and Bilbao. Hot water in powerful showers.

Disliked: Manager tried to charge full amount although we had paid a deposit. Took a lot of convincing to reduce the invoice. Pitch sizes are too small for larger (7 metre +) motorhomes. Lots of 'dumped' local caravans make the place look scruffy!

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El canping ofrece muy buenas vistas desde algunas parcelas y se esta…

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Nil O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: El canping ofrece muy buenas vistas desde algunas parcelas y se esta miy tranquilo. El servicio de limpieza muy atento.

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Lovely site more site info wild be helpful re where things are.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Stephen S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Amazing views. Gorgeous beach with direct access. Shop good, staff really helpful.

Disliked: Lack of information at check in how to get to beach, restaurant times etc and being crammed in like sardines.

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Accueil. Situation. Propreté…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Accueil. Situation. Propreté

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Muy buena experiencia, para repetir.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Axel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Camping pequeño y tranquilo con servicios cercanos como supermercados, bazar, bares... Muy bien situado con acceso directo a la playa a través de escalera privada. Trato amable e instalaciones cuidadas.

Disliked: No había posibilidad de reciclar en los contenedores y faltaban papeleras higiénicas en la zona de duchas en el WC de las mujeres

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Excelente camping con instalaciones limpias,,parcelas grandes y con so

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Rosa B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Ya estuve un año en el camping ,y me gusta donde está ubicado,la limpieza,y el servicio.

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Stunning views of the beach, direct private access to the beach.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
terry k. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Position, view, beach

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location.

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Christine F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Location

Disliked: Lack of water points throughout. Couldn’t fill a barrel as the site only had external sinks with taps. No hoses.

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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

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

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

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Camping Playa La Arena

Calle La Arena 5

Isla Playa

Arnuero

Cantabria

Spain

39195

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Madrid CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

43.50272°N
-3.57578°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've any sense, you'll spend most of your time on the splendid sands slap bang next to the site, but do carve out some time too for other excellent spots on the Cantabrian coast, along the river estuary and into the scenic countryside. For watersports, paddleboarding is available within a kilometre and snorkelling, canoeing and surfing within 10 at Noja. A must-do day is to be spent among the old buildings and the Magdalena Palace (and beaches) of Santander, 45 minutes' drive away, then zipping on if poss to see the medieval buildings of Comillas, about an hour and 10 minutes from the site. The nearby Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Nature Park is a well-known Cantabrian coast habitat for spotting marine wildlife and migrating birds. About 40 minutes away, the Cabárceno Nature Park, 17 kilometres from Santander, is home to beasties such as cobras, rattlesnakes, bears, ostriches and elephants, in a safari park setting for animal and environmental protection.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Playa La Arena Pm1 0.1 mi Estuary Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Playa El Sable De Quejo Pm1 1.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Playa De Ajo Pm1 1.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Playa Del Ris Pm1 2.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Playa Del Ris Pm2 2.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does Camping Playa La Arena have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Playa La Arena dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Playa La Arena? If you've any sense, you'll spend most of your time on the splendid sands slap bang next to the site, but do carve out some time too for other excellent spots on … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Playa La Arena?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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