Campsites on the Coast

Wake up to the sound of the sea at over 50 family campsites on Europe's coasts, with sandy beaches, heated pools and slides never far from your pitch.

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There is a special kind of holiday magic when the sea is part of your campsite. You wake up, grab a towel and the day's biggest decision is beach first or pool first. Every campsite in this collection sits on the coast, from the Atlantic shores of France to the Adriatic, Ionian and Mediterranean, so salty hair and sandy toes come as standard.

Some campsites open straight onto the sand. Baia Holiday Capo d'Orso in Sardinia is beachfront and a true haven for watersports, while Camping Baia Holiday San Nicola in Apulia has its own beautiful private sandy beach with sea views. On the Costa Dorada, Camping Taiga Delta de l'Ebre offers beachfront family holidays and two outdoor swimming pools, giving you a choice between sea and pool every single day.

Then there are the pools, which turn a beach holiday into a mini resort stay. Flower Camping Cap Finistère in Brittany has a covered heated pool kept at 28°C, plus three waterslides and a paddling pool. Camping Les Ecureuils in Pays de la Loire has a heated water park with toboggans and a sandy beach just 350 m away, so the whole family can swap towels for sandcastles in minutes.

Most of all, these campsites make planning simple. Pick your coast, pick your pool, and we will help you match the right campsite to your family, from friendly 2 to luxurious 5 holiday villages. Whether you travel with toddlers who live in armbands, teenagers hunting for the next big slide or as a couple craving a quiet evening swim, there is a stretch of coast with your name on it.

Why choose these campsites?

Sea And Pool – swim in the waves in the morning, splash down slides after lunch

All Of Europe – coastlines in France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Greece and Portugal

Sandy Beaches – private and beachfront stretches, plus beaches a short walk away

Heated Pools – heated and covered options at selected campsites, some kept at 28°C

Watersports – diving, windsurfing and paddleboarding at selected campsites

Every Rating – from friendly 2* to luxurious 5* holiday villages

Our top picks

Camping La Torre del Sol

Camping La Torre del Sol ›

Cambrils, Spain

Straight onto the Mediterranean beach, with tropical pool complexes, four family slides and a heated 50 m² toddler pool.

Baia Holiday Baia Blu la Tortuga

Baia Holiday Baia Blu la Tortuga ›

Aglientu, Italy

Beachfront on Vignola Mare beach, over 600 m long, plus a 13,000 m² aquatic world and a diving centre.

Valamar Camping Lanterna

Valamar Camping Lanterna ›

Tar, Croatia

Seafront on a 3 km coastline with Blue Flag beaches, 16 pools and the 10-pool Aquamar water park.

Camping Senia Cala Gogo Internacional

Camping Senia Cala Gogo Internacional ›

Calonge, Spain

Direct beach access and a private cove, with six pools and slides, plus terraced Costa Brava sea views.

Homair

Homair ›

Camping Polari

Rovinj, Croatia – A 2 km Blue Flag shoreline on a pine-fringed Adriatic bay, with pools, slides and a floating aqua park.

Flower Camping Les Paludiers

Flower Camping Les Paludiers ›

Batz sur Mer, France

Heated covered pool kept at 28°C and a sandy beach just 100 m away.

Camping Village Glamping Torre del Porticciolo

Camping Village Glamping Torre del Porticciolo ›

Alghero, Italy

Private sandy beach, two outdoor swimming pools and a setting beside Porto Conte Nature Park.

Homair

Homair ›

Camping El Pla de Mar

Malgrat de Mar, Spain – Beachfront sandy beach on the Mediterranean, plus a pool with waterfalls, whirlpools and a paddling pool.

Who is it for?

With young children

With young children

Little ones love shallow water and plenty of splash. Gitavillage Il Gabbiano in Tuscany pairs a sandy beach with a shallow children's pool, perfect for first paddles. Flower Camping Le Bel Air has a heated pool with its own paddling pool, and Flower Camping La Chênaie offers a heated indoor pool plus a paddling pool, with the pebble beach reachable on foot. Pack the buckets and armbands, and let the little ones splash to their heart's content.

With teenagers

With teenagers

Teenagers want action, and the coast delivers. Homair - Marvilla - La Marina de Canet has a waterpark with the SpaceRacer slide, a heated pool and watersports off the Mediterranean beach. Camping Baia Holiday Isuledda is a paradise for watersports, and Valamar Camping Lanterna adds a Teen Lounge, an inflatable water park in the sea and SUPs and pedal boats to rent. Expect salty hair, new friends and very little time indoors.

As a couple

As a couple

Couples can slow down too. Camping La Torre del Sol has a giant whirlpool for up to 30 people with hydro-massage loungers, plus a heated indoor pool for adults only. Camping Sandaya l'Etoile d'Argens offers three heated pools, two Jacuzzis and a Natura 2000 botanical park, with a boat shuttle to the sandy beach. Camping Baia Holiday Isuledda adds an exclusive spa with views all around.

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What to look out for when choosing

  • Beach distance: decide between beachfront and a short stroll; Camping Riccione is 300 m from the sand and Flower Camping Le Vorlen just 250 m.
  • Heated and covered pool: ideal if you travel early or late; Flower Camping Cap Finistère has a covered heated pool kept at 28°C and open from April.
  • Toddler pool: look for a separate shallow pool; Homair - Camping El Pla de Mar has a paddling pool beside its waterfalls and whirlpools.
  • Slides: count them if you travel with thrill-seekers; Camping Golden Sunset has two pools and four slides.
  • Watersports: choose a campsite with its own facilities; Baia Holiday Poljana has a private marina and watersports on the Adriatic.
  • Pool rules and opening: pools can have their own swimwear rules and opening dates, so tell us your travel dates and we will check before you book.

We love a coastal holiday that suits the whole family, so here is our short guide. For families with plenty of energy, our tip is Homair - Camping Domaine du Clarys, a 5* with a heated waterpark, slides, a SpaceBowl and an indoor pool, plus golden Atlantic sand. If you want sea, sand and pine trees at an easy pace, we adore Camping Club Del Sole Orbetello Family Collection, with its private sandy beach, a lagoon, a semi-Olympic pool and a children's pool. Families who like to stroll along the water will enjoy Flower Camping La Pointe du Talud, where the coastal path starts at your doorstep, a sandy beach is 400 m away and a heated indoor pool with a splash zone waits for your return. And if the teenagers want to try diving or windsurfing, our tip is Baia Holiday Baia Blu la Tortuga in Sardinia, where the beachfront and a 13,000 m² aquatic world keep everyone happy. Tell us who is coming and we will match you with your perfect stretch of coast.

— Our specialist

Frequently asked questions

Which campsites on the coast are right on the beach?

Several of our coastal campsites open straight onto the sand. Homair - Camping Playa Joyel in Noja on the Cantabrian coast has direct beach access and golden sands, with family facilities and sports on site. Other beachfront choices can be found in Sardinia, Catalonia and on the Costa Dorada, so tell us your preferred coast and we will suggest the best match.

Can I combine sea and pool on a coastal camping holiday?

Absolutely, that is the beauty of it. Camping Eden Villages Bela Basque in Anglet has an 800 m² aquatic complex on the Basque coast, so you can alternate between the waves and the pool in one day. Many of our coastal campsites also have slides and children's pools, which keeps every age happy.

Is there a heated pool at campsites on the coast?

Yes. Flower Camping Le Kerleyou in Douarnenez has a heated covered pool and sits on the coastal path in Brittany, ideal for a swim after a stroll by the sea. Many campsites in our collection along the French Atlantic coast also have heated pools, and some are covered, so tell us what you need.

Which countries have coastal campsites in Europe?

Our collection of coastal campsites covers France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Greece and Portugal. On Kefalonia, Karavomilos Beach Camping in Sami gives you Sami Bay beach and a pool, for a relaxed Greek island holiday. You can choose Atlantic, Mediterranean, Adriatic or Ionian shores, depending on the kind of coast you love.

What can children do at a coastal campsite besides the beach?

Plenty. Flower Camping Jardins de Kergal in Guidel offers a heated indoor pool with slides, a free kids club and mini-golf, with sandy beaches 1,500 m away. Many coastal campsites also add playgrounds, sports and entertainment programmes, so every day has a new plan for children of all ages.

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