Camping in Valencia

Families camping with children like to spend the day on the clean, sandy stretches of coastline around Valencia. Here they can relax and splash around. If you're a fan of a seamless tan, you can book onto one of the naturist camping pitches. After sunbathing, head to the vibrant city on the Río del Turia for refreshments or a stroll.

Special features of camping in Valencia

The campsites in Valencia are mostly located close to the city centre. Holidaymakers who enjoy culture, art and entertainment feel particularly at home here. The beauty of Valencia is that the city is located by the sea and is therefore ideal for a combination of beach and cultural holidays. There are small, simple campsites in the region as well as facilities with extensive facilities such as pools and wellness centres.

The fact that the Spanish metropolis can be easily discovered by bike makes it perfect for a holiday with a motorhome. The beautiful beaches invite you to enjoy water sports and relax, and some of the facilities are also textile-free.

Travelling to Valencia

Travelling to Valencia by caravan, motorhome or your own car means touring through some of the most beautiful regions in Europe. The distances are around 1610 km from Stuttgart, 1720 km from Munich, 1710 km from Cologne, 2170 km from Hamburg and 2220 km from Berlin.

The shortest route from Stuttgart is via Mulhouse, Lyon, Orange, Nimes, Montpellier, Narbonne, Girona and Barcelona. As a rule, most holidaymakers from Germany choose the same route from Montpellier for the last stretch to Spain. Holidaymakers from Munich often travel to Montpellier via Zurich, Bern, Geneva and Valence. Holidaymakers from Hamburg often travel via Cologne, Luxembourg, Nancy, Dijon to Lyon and from there on to Valencia.

An overnight stopover is not only worthwhile because of the long distances, but also because of the charming landscapes and towns along the way. Depending on how far holidaymakers want to drive in one day, the areas around Lyon or Dijon in France are ideal for an extended break. There are many campsites near the motorways that can be used for a safe and pleasant overnight stay.

Top 5 sights

• Plaza del Mercado: In the heart of Valencia, the central market is housed in a charming Art Nouveau building.
• Plaza de la Virgen: The Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados is well worth a visit with its frescoes, dome and a valuable image of the Madonna.
• Valencia Cathedral: This sacred building impresses with its splendour and magnificence from different eras. The highlight is the chalice from which Jesus is said to have drunk at the Last Supper.
• Marqués de Dos Aguas Palace: The imposing palace now houses the Valencia Ceramics Museum.
• Aquarium Oceanogràfic: Visitors can marvel at the underwater world of the Mediterranean, Arctic and Antarctic, among other things.

Top 2 insider tips

• Sundays at the museum: It is particularly exciting for art-loving campers in Valencia to know that admission to almost all of the city's museums is free on Sunday mornings. For example, holidaymakers can admire the photographs, prints and paintings at the IVAM, the Institute of Modern Art, free of charge.
• Trendy Ruzafa neighbourhood: Until a few years ago, the run-down Ruzafa neighbourhood was more of an eyesore in the Spanish metropolis. Following an extensive renovation programme, not only are the renovated facades worth a visit, but also the stylish cafés, microbreweries and unique shops. How about a detour for coffee and cake on a Sunday? In the evening, the nightclub scene beckons.

Activities and excursions

Valencia has a colourful variety of activities to offer. From various sports to excursions to historical highlights, the region around Valencia offers a wide range of activities.

Water sports

The Mediterranean near Valencia is the ideal setting for sporty holidaymakers. Campers can hire sailing or motor boats from various providers and discover the coast. There are also offers such as windsurfing and kitesurfing, water and jet skiing as well as diving. The rivers and lakes in the hinterland are not only popular with hikers, they are also a favourite destination for anglers.

Cycling tours

The city of Valencia is very cyclist-friendly. If you want to explore the sights, the ideal way to do so is on a bike. There are hardly any inclines, so even children and beginners can easily keep up. A beautiful tour leads along the riverbed of the Turia with the neighbouring 7 km long and around 100 hectare park, which is also ideal for a picnic. Holidaymakers can pick up the ingredients for a picnic at the central market in the city centre, for example.

events

March

• Fallas: The impressive Fallas festival takes place every year to welcome spring. Each neighbourhood produces its own papier-mâché figures that caricature events from the previous year in an exaggerated way. In addition, during the three weeks of the Fallas festivities, various fireworks are launched into the sky and feasts are enjoyed.

April

• Moros y Christianos: The liberation from the Moors is celebrated in many parts of Spain. In Valencia, the battles between Christians and the occupying forces are impressively re-enacted in parades.

June

• Corpus Christi: As part of the religious festival, thousands of colourful flowers adorn the city's squares and churches and form the stage for the traditional procession.

23 June

• La Nit de Foc: The summer solstice is celebrated with bonfires, delicious food and colourful fireworks.

July

• Feria de Julio: Before the big holidays begin in Spain, the folk festival gets into full swing once again. Concerts, bullfights, fireworks and a funfair take place throughout the city.

August

• Tomatina: This event is particularly popular with holidaymakers. In the neighbouring town of Bunol, thousands of visitors throw tomatoes at each other and make a huge mess.

Gastronomy

The national dish of Valencia is paella. The rice dish is made with either chicken, rabbit, pork or lamb, but there are also delicious fish and seafood variations. The yellow colour is typical, which the dish owes to the valuable ingredient saffron. Pasta fans favour fideuà, a variation of paella made with small durum wheat noodles instead of the typical rice.

A delicious thirst quencher from the region is horchata de chufa, a milk made from tigernuts, water and sugar, which is served ice cold. The barley malt drink Agua de Cebada is often served with it, but it can also be ordered separately. Agua de Valencia is a sparkling drink made from orange juice and Spanish sparkling wine.

Best time to visit

When camping in Valencia, visitors can expect moderate and pleasant weather all year round. Temperatures fluctuate on average between 11.5 degrees Celsius in January and around 25.5 degrees Celsius in August. The sun usually shines and the sky is rarely overcast. In the summer months, you can even expect up to eleven hours of sunshine a day.

The ideal time for a beach holiday is from June to mid-September. This is when the thermometer sometimes rises to over 30 degrees and the water is a pleasant 25 degrees. It rarely rains in the region, but there can be strong winds in autumn, so you should take extra precautions with your equipment at the campsites in Valencia.