If you're travelling in Europe with a motorhome, you're probably often looking for good and pleasant pitches. For those who are not travelling with a motorhome, we can explain that a pitch is a simple place to stay for motorhomes. Today we present 10 nice pitches in Europe, in no particular order.
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ShareIt hasn't been easy to choose, because what characterises a good pitch? We think it depends. In our opinion, a good car park should either be close to a town or attraction, or close to nature and beautiful.
You should feel safe and there should be a service that matches the price. If there is staff, positive behaviour is of course a big plus! What do you think a good campsite should be like and do you have any good campsites in Europe to recommend?
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1 Mortagne sur Gironde, France
A bit north of Bordeaux, this relaxed site is located next to the marina in Mortagne sur Gironde. It has electricity and you pay about €3/day (2015) when someone knocks on the door. Read more about car parks in France.
2. Valencia camper park, Spain
The site in Betera just north of Valencia has all the services you need including electricity, WiFi, washing machine, manned reception and a restaurant. The metro to Valencia takes 30 minutes and the price is 12-15 euros/day (2015). Read more about Pitches in Spain.
3. Sunset Bar & Restorant in Ksamil, Albania
The Sunset Bar & Restorant, on the road just north of Ksamil, is right next to a nice swimming spot and within walking distance of the centre. There is electricity, WiFi, toilet and restaurant and the price is 10 euros/day (2015). Read more about pitches in Albania.
4. Arromanches in Normandy, France
The car park on Rue Francois Carpentier is a great place to visit the city and the Normandy Landings Museum. Parking is free and electricity + water costs €2/hour. Read more about car parks in France.
5. Salvamar Camper Sosta in Pozzallo, Sicily
This site, in Pozzallo in south-west Sicily, is on a private plot by the sea. It has electricity, WiFi and a friendly owner. The price is 15-20 euros/day in high season (2015). Read more about Pitches in Sicily.
6. Parque palmeira in Albufeira, Portugal
The site is large and located on Rua José Carlos Ary dos Santos, within walking distance of the centre and the beach. It has everything you need including electricity, a washing machine and (limited) WiFi. The price is €7/day (2015). Read more about car parks in Portugal.
7. Plage de Palombaggia at Porto-Vecchio, Corsica
The site is nicely located among the trees, right next to the stunning Palombaggia beach. There is no electricity, but a manned reception and a small patch of free WiFi. The price is €13.50/day (2015). Read more about Pitches in Corsica.
8. Areas Autocaravanas in Seville, Spain
The site is fenced, has a manned reception and is within walking distance of the city centre. There is electricity for a certain number of cars and WiFi in one room. The address is Carretera de la Esclusa/Avenida García Morato and the price is €12-15/day (2015). Read more about Pitches in Spain.
9. Malbork, Poland
If you want to visit the medieval castle of Malbork in Poland, Ul. Walowa 12 is the perfect place to park. It's close and cheap in a retired teacher's garden and fruit picking is included in the price. Read more about car parks in Poland.
10: Palavas les Flots, France
The site is nicely located in the marina, within easy walking distance of the charming little town. There is electricity and a service centre, and the price is 14-17 euros/day. Read more about car parks in France.
Previous posts in this series:
- 10 fascinating sights in Europe
- 10 cosy campsites in Europe
- 10 great boat trips in Europe
- 10 tasty dishes in Europe
- 10 beautiful beaches in Europe
- 10 cool big cities in Europe
- 10 magical nature experiences in Europe
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Role o Carina says:
There were many nice sites that you listed!
Hopefully we can visit some of them when we have finished our work.
Take care and enjoy.....
19 April 2016 - 8:36
Lennart says:
Many good tips!
Of these, the only one we have visited is Seville.
19 April 2016 - 9:52
Vackralillavardag says:
Many nice pitches! We ourselves have usually chosen campsites instead because car parks are usually a bit boring for children. No playground and you stand close to a car park. So it does not work so well with children who want to run off after a day in the car!
19 April 2016 - 10:23
Motorhome Helge says:
We will have to put some in the GPS. The only one we have stayed at is Albufeiras, where we enjoyed ourselves very much. This winter it was full almost all the time during the period (32 days) we were there. Usually there were about 10 HB in the queue.
19 April 2016 - 10:57
Ditte says:
I've been to the Arromanche site and thought it was nice. I also liked the ones you showed in Sicily, outside Bordeaux and in Corsica.
I don't want to be crowded and no stone or tarmac.
Greenery and trees are good, as is airiness, preferably by the sea.
But those of you with motorhomes will have other criteria as well.
Great reading!
19 April 2016 - 10:57
BP says:
Great list for anyone who reads your blog and has a motorhome/caravan.
19 April 2016 - 13:21
Lars Permeln says:
Thank you, very good!
19 April 2016 - 15:47
admin says:
Rolle and Carina, we hope so! 🙂
Lennart, we liked the location in Seville above all because it is so central and at the same time felt guarded, practical!
Beautiful little everyday life, I totally understand you! We sometimes stay at campsites too, because there is often a lot of nature. With the ACSI card, it is not always more expensive than a pitch either. But sometimes we like pitches, especially when we're visiting cities etc. or if the campsites are expensive or remote... 😉.
The motorhome Helge, oh my, it was so full in Albufeira! It was pretty full last year too, but not so much that you couldn't fit in...
Ditte, yes, nature and greenery are nice! But sometimes when you want to visit a city or attraction, you just want to be as close as possible... And sometimes you care about things like electricity and opportunities to fill and empty tanks... 😉.
BP, we hope so! 🙂 We also have lists country by country if you click on "Stands" under the menu.
19 April 2016 - 17:34
Deciree says:
Thank you for this information:) I'll write these up or load them directly into the GPs 🙂.
19 April 2016 - 19:15
Anja says:
I can only say one thing: I get SO excited - and especially when I see the picture from Corsica and other slightly secluded/isolated places.
Standing in a giant car park like outside a department store, that would only happen in an emergency on a single night for us. Ugh!
...but if it's wifi you have to have, it is (and otherwise we can't take part in anything you do!).
19 April 2016 - 21:30
Lena & Jan says:
Thanks for all the tips and places you have shared with us, well back home after wintering no. 10, we never get tired of reading / seeing what you experience on your trips with a motorhome or other trips. Have a nice spring!
19 April 2016 - 21:53
petra says:
Lots of nice places, makes me want to tour in a motorhome!
/Petra
19 April 2016 - 22:13
Ann-Sofie and Lennart says:
Thanks for all the great tips here, will be something new to visit.
Fantastic pictures in your blog//.
20 April 2016 - 0:58
Ama de casa says:
I don't know if I've ever mentioned it, but motorhomes seem scary if you end up in narrow alleys... 😉 That's why I am (was) a camper. But the criteria for a good campsite are the same as yours - preferably walking distance to a town/village or very scenic 🙂.
20 April 2016 - 3:09
Ruth in Virginia says:
OK, so here comes the one who doesn't like motorhomes. 🙂
Albufiera, Sevilla, Palavas des Flots - eye sores.
Ditte and I seem to like the same things. Standing on a
large car park without trees and bushes does not attract me.
At least in Valencia they have little skinny tree huggers.
And how tightly packed the cars are!
Sicily, Corsica and Poland show attractive locations.
But as I said - to each his own.
(summer heat today - 27C !!!!
20 April 2016 - 6:50
admin says:
Anja, if you're staying for a longer period of time, we also prefer greener places, but if you're visiting a city, like Valencia or Seville, then it's mostly about finding a reasonably central and safe place where you dare to leave the car while you do your city tour.... or well, that's how we think anyway 😉.
Lena & Jan, welcome back to Sweden after your hibernation! Glad to hear that you appreciate reading our blog! Wishing you also a great spring and summer!
Petra, motorhomes are great for mobility and travelling between different destinations 😉.
Ann-Sofie and Lennart, thank you, it's great to hear that you like our pictures!
Ruth in Virginia, of course it is nicer to be in nature! But if you want to experience a big city for 1-2 days (e.g. Valencia or Seville), for us it's mostly about finding a safe place where we dare to leave the car while we discover the city 😉.
20 April 2016 - 7:34
Ann-Sofie says:
How lucky you were not to find the caravan park in Licata, Sicily. A shabby boring backyard, sandwiched between boring workshops... That's where motorhomes actually stayed, instead of driving down to the marina a few hundred metres away.
One question though, boats are always charged according to their size. Is it the same with motorhomes?
20 April 2016 - 9:29