Beach holidays in Europe
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If you love European beach holidays, you’re in luck as Canvas Holidays has some superb campsites right next to the continent’s most popular seaside resorts. Whether you’re looking for a vast expanse of golden sand to laze around on, a sheltered cove to swim in or the opportunity to try out some exciting water sports, you’ll find plenty of options for a cheap beach holiday.
Top campsites by the beach
Now, you’re properly wondering exactly where the best campsites by the beach can be found. Thankfully, our huge range of Canvas Holidays coastal campsites make the most of some of the world’s most glorious beaches in addition to being packed with exciting amenities to suit all the family.
If you’re fond of beach holidays in Spain, take advantage of campsites like Castell D’Aro on the Costa Brava that’s surrounded by an impressive list of facilities, from a tree top adventure park to a water activity centre.
For those in favour of an Italian beach holiday, you can stay among the pine trees and just minutes from beautiful Tuscan beaches if you opt for a mobile home at Camping Park Albatross. If a French beach holiday with plenty of opportunities for outdoor pursuits sounds like a better match, head to Camping du Golf that’s set on the wild Normandy coast.
Things to do when camping by the beach
The combination of camping and holidaying right next to the ocean has to be one of the most relaxing getaway ideas ever. While the usual activities of sunbathing, swimming and general relaxation are a given on a beach holiday, you’ll also find that there’s so much more to our range of coastal campsites.
Spend the morning on the beach, pop ‘home’ for lunch, then settle down for an evening BBQ outside your tent or mobile home accompanied by a bottle of good local wine. If you need a break from the sun, you’ll find all of our Canvas Holidays campsites are located within driving distance of some of Europe’s most iconic cities and towns that each come packed with numerous cultural, historic and culinary delights.
And if you’re embarking on a family beach holiday, there’s no shortage of exhilarating activities and facilities on our campsites themselves that’ll appeal to both toddlers and teens. A handful are also positioned close to fun water and theme parks that make for an ideal family day out.
There’s something very special about holidaying by the sea; gorgeous golden sands, azure blue waters and the perfect playground for aquatic activities. Join us beach camping at one of our charming coastal destinations, where the sun shines and fantastic outdoor holiday memories are made. We have an extensive selection of campsites located directly on or close to blissful beaches in some of Europe’s most sought after destinations.
Discover the joys of feeling the sand between your toes, being lulled by the gentle lapping of the waves, cooling off with a swim and watching a stunning sunset over the horizon while staying on a beach holiday.
Beach Camping Holidays
You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to deciding on your perfect campsite by the beach. We have a brilliant range of resorts located in top destinations. Enjoy a blissful stay on the balmy shores of the Mediterranean in the south of France and Spain or relax on the beautiful Adriatic Coast in Croatia and Italy. Savour the wide sandy beaches created by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean in Portugal and the south west of France, or opt for exploring the historic beaches of the English Channel in the north of France.
la Grande Métairie
Le Castellas
La Plage d'Argens
Les Dunes
la Sirène
les Mediterranees - Beach Garden
Castell Montgri
Le Palavas
Le Petit Mousse
la Masia
Park Umag
Lou Souleï
Playa Montroig
Bi Village
Domaine d'Anghione
Bijela Uvala
Domaine de la Sainte Baume
Internacional de Calonge
la Marine
Zaton
Valkanela
Amadria Park Camping Trogir
le Neptune
The best places to go camping near the sea
The choice of campsites by the beach we have in France is extensive, many with direct access to the beach from the site and many located a short walk away. One of the most popular places to enjoy a seaside holiday in France is the French Riviera, where beaches in Nice, Frejus, St. Tropez and Cannes are simply beautiful. A selection of our best Cote d’Azur campsites include 5* Campsite Holiday Marina and 4* Campsite La Plage d'Argens.
On the other side of Marseilles from the Cote d’Azur, the historic region of Languedoc-Roussillon boasts gorgeous coastal resorts. Between the city of Montpellier and the border with Spain, the sweeping coastline lapped by the Mediterranean Sea features some of our best and most beautiful beach campsites such as 4* Campsite Le Castellas, 4* Campsite Falaise Narbonne-Plage, 5* Campsite Les Dunes and 4* Campsite Le Neptune.
The waves of the Atlantic Ocean have longed crashed against the shores of southwest France, creating wide sandy beaches and providing the perfect place for aquatic activities. The ideal place for a beach camping holiday, Nouvelle Aquitaine features great destinations by the sea such as Campsite La Forêt du Pilat and 5* Campsite La Côte d'Argent, while the Pays de la Loire department of Vendee offers coastal holidays at fantastic resorts including Campsite Le Clarys Plage and 5* Campsite Acapulco.
Excellent establishments facing the Atlantic Ocean are found in the south of Brittany, such as 5* Campsite Domaine d'Inly, 4* Campsite L'Atlantique and Campsite Saint Jacques. In the northern reaches of the region, top Breton resorts near the English Channel include 5* Campsite le Châtelet and Campsite La Baie de Kernic.
One of Europe’s best places to enjoy a sunny beach holiday is Spain, due to its balmy climate and gorgeous sandy beaches. Mediterranean Sea destinations include the popular regions of Costa Brava, Costa Dorada and Costa Blanca, while there is much to praise about Cantabria, a region with lovely beaches by the Bay of Biscay. Our top resorts for camping holidays by the sea in Spain include 5* Campsite Playa Montroig, 5* Campsite Park Playa Bara, 4* Campsite Gavina and Campsite Playa Tropicana.
Idyllic Italian holidays on the coast of the Adriatic Sea will live long in the memory, especially for those who choose to stay at one of our resorts on Cavallino-Treporti near the city of Venice. Blend sunny days by the sea with enchanting day trips to the city of bridges while staying at 5* Campsite Union Lido, 5* Campsite Marina di Venezia or 5* Campsite Sant'Angelo Village.
In Tuscany, Campsite Toscana Bella and 4* Campsite Park Albatros Village are ideally positioned to enjoy coastal camping on the shores of the Liguarian Sea. With beaches to rival the very best in the world, Sardinia is a popular choice for lovers of pure sands and azure blue waters. Discover the epitome of blissful beach holidays on a stay at Campsite 4 Mori Village and 4* Campsite Baia Blu La Tortuga.
Having graduated from an up-and-coming holiday destination to a firmly established tourist destination, Croatia offers simply fantastic beach holidays on the impossibly clear waters of the Adriatic Coast. In Istria, enjoy stunning beaches on stay at 4* Campsite Vestar, 4* Campsite Lanterna and 4* Campsite Park Umag, while in Dalmatia, savour the sun that shines on 4* Campsite Zaton and 4* Campsite Solaris.
Things to do while enjoying a beach camping holiday
A variety of activities await those who book a camping holiday by the sea, no matter what type of sunny escape floats your boat. Some beaches are ideal for simply lazing on and basking under sun before cooling off with a swim, all while the little ones splash around and make sandcastles.
Active campers can make a splash by engaging in a variety of water sports including surfing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, parasailing, diving, snorkelling and much more. Many of our destinations by the sea are located close to water sports providers.
A stay by the sea also affords holidaymakers to enjoy stunning views while embarking on a shoreline stroll or a coastal cycle trip.
