Camping El Cid

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  • In a scenic seaside resort town on the Costa del Azahar
  • A 15-minute walk from the nearest sandy beach
  • Restaurant, terrace bar, kids’ and adults’ pools and free car wash
Sun, sea, sand … and Hollywood shooting locations? If that sounds like dream hols material, call Action! on a stay at the family-friendly Camping El Cid in the Castellón seaside resort town of Peñiscola. Peñiscola – the ‘city in the sea’ – is worth immediate explores on arrival: it’s a former Game of Thrones filming location, and it’s easy to see why. Medieval walls and a looming castle built by the Knights Templar give it an old-world vibe, and beaches, galleries, museums and gardens mean it’s a cinch to entertain everyone in the family whatever their tastes. The nearest beach is 15 minutes’ walk away, and there’s a waterpark less than five minutes’ drive from base, but there’s no need to go that far for a splashing good time – two pools are on site (one for kids and one for grownups) for lazy days by the water. Clamber out of the pool and onto the terrace bar for a few drinks in the afternoon or call into the restaurant for more substantial fare… then pass the time with a round or two of pétanque before the high-season evening entertainment kicks in. The site also has a supermarket where guests can nab groceries, drinks, takeaway food and bread baked fresh daily. And it’s not just stomachs that get the star treatment – a free on-site car wash along with excellent amenities means that everyone (and everything) can leave feeling thoroughly pampered.

Campground type

Caravan sites 28
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 14
Tent sites 30
RV & Motorhome sites 28

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

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

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping El Cid

Azagador de la Cruz

Peñiscola

Castellón

Spain

12598

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Madrid +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

40.37691°N
0.39252°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

This is a top spot for adventurous types: the Irta mountains are a 20-minute drive away for climbs and clambers, and are part of the Natural Park of Serra d’Irta, where there are plenty of hiking and biking routes to follow. If that’s not enough outdoor time, the site is less than an hour from Ebro Delta Natural Park and Reserve and Pret de Cabanes-Torreblanca Natural Park, and the five-kilometre coastal Via Verde route for walkers and cyclists between Oropesa and Benicàssim is 40 minutes away. City days aren’t too much of a jaunt if anyone’s craving that urban feel – it’s an hour and a half in the car from here to Valencia, home to museums, palaces, gardens, an aquarium and a zoo (and loads of shopping of course). Budding zoologists who aren’t up for that trip might prefer Jardin del Papagayo, where they can get hands on with some colourful parrots, or they might be lured by the promise of thrill rides at PortAventure theme park, a little over an hour up the coast.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Playa Del Nord Pm3 1.4 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Playa Del Nord Pm4 1.8 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Playa Del Nord Pm2 2.1 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Playa Del Sud Pm1 2.2 km Sea Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
Playa Del Nord Pm1 3.1 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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  • Does Camping El Cid have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping El Cid dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping El Cid? This is a top spot for adventurous types: the Irta mountains are a 20-minute drive away for climbs and clambers, and are part of the Natural Park of Serra d’Irta, where there … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping El Cid?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  9:30 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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