The Best Eurocamps in Europe: Our Picks by Country (2027)

If I had to pick the best Eurocamps in Europe, it’d be Le Pin Parasol and La Croix du Vieux Pont in France, Norcenni Girasole in Tuscany, Sanguli in Spain and Duinrell in the Netherlands. We’ve stayed at the first three (La Croix four times now, if you count the summer I worked there). We haven’t made it to Sanguli or Duinrell as a family yet, but they’re two of the most loved parcs with UK families. Sanguli has almost 10,000 Google reviews and still scores 4.5, which is pretty impressive!

Mike and I actually met working on campsites in the South of France, and we’ve been on over 50 Eurocamp holidays since, first as kids with our own parents and now with our two girls. With over 400 parcs to choose from, picking one is a big job…so here are the ones I keep recommending to friends.

• Best for toddlers: Le Pin Parasol and Camping Tucan
• Best for slides and waterparks: Norcenni Girasole and Sanguli
• Best for theme parks: Duinrell and La Croix du Vieux Pont (for Disneyland Paris)
• Best for teens: Pra’ delle Torri
• Best without a car: La Chapelle and Sanguli

Below are a few favourites from each country, with links to our full guides. I’ve been honest about which ones we’ve actually stayed at.

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Our picks at a glance

Why each of the 22 parcs made our list, with a button to see it on Eurocamp.

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Parc	Country	Why it’s on our list	Have we been? (“I worked there” = no family stay yet)	Book
Le Pin Parasol	France	Our girls loved the toddler splash area, and there are 5 slides and a heated indoor pool	Yes	See on Eurocamp
La Chapelle	France	The beach and town are right outside the gates, so you don’t need a car	Yes	See on Eurocamp
La Croix du Vieux Pont	France	Bowling, ziplines and bumper boats, and it’s the closest of our picks to Disneyland Paris	Yes, many times	See on Eurocamp
St Avit Loisirs	France	Newly renovated slides in the Dordogne countryside, great for young families	Yes, twice	See on Eurocamp
Norcenni Girasole	Italy	Soft, spongey pool floors, a lazy river, and day trips to Florence	Yes	See on Eurocamp
Pra’ delle Torri	Italy	Massive waterparks, a golf course and loads of sport for teens	I worked there	See on Eurocamp
Union Lido	Italy	One of the biggest waterparks of any Eurocamp, plus a private beach	I worked there	See on Eurocamp
Sanguli	Spain	Themed pools, 100m from the beach, and walking distance to Salou	Not yet	See on Eurocamp
Playa Montroig	Spain	Its own beach, six waterslides, and shows every evening	I worked there	See on Eurocamp
Camping Tucan	Spain	A gentle splash area for toddlers, and you can walk into town	I worked there	See on Eurocamp
Duinrell	Netherlands	A theme park and the Tikibad water park right on site	Not yet	See on Eurocamp
Beekse Bergen	Netherlands	A safari park and lake resort in one, 20 minutes from Efteling	Not yet	See on Eurocamp
Bi Village	Croatia	On the Adriatic, with waterslides and inflatable water playgrounds	Not yet	See on Eurocamp
Polari	Croatia	Two private beaches and crystal clear sea for snorkelling	Not yet	See on Eurocamp
Zaton	Croatia	A Blue Flag beach, two pool complexes, and our readers’ most booked parc outside France	Not yet	See on Eurocamp
Holacamp Albufeira	Portugal	Algarve sunshine, three pools, and an easy flight to Faro	Not yet	See on Eurocamp
Südsee-Camp	Germany	A tropical indoor pool for any weather, plus a lake beach	Not yet	See on Eurocamp
Sportcamp Woferlgut	Austria	A private swimming lake surrounded by mountains	Not yet	See on Eurocamp
Manor Farm	Switzerland	A lake beach on Lake Thun, and a free ride into Interlaken	Not yet	See on Eurocamp
Terme Čatež	Slovenia	A huge water park with wave pools and a pirate island	Not yet	See on Eurocamp
La Colline	Belgium	Peace and space in the Ardennes, with pools for little ones	Not yet	See on Eurocamp
Birkelt	Luxembourg	An all-weather domed pool, and a handy stop on the drive south	Not yet	See on Eurocamp

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Which are the best Eurocamps in France?

The best Eurocamps in France for families are Le Pin Parasol, La Chapelle, La Croix du Vieux Pont and St Avit Loisirs. We’ve stayed at all four, and they’re the ones we keep recommending to friends.

See all 13 of our favourite Eurocamps in FranceOur full reviews, pros and cons, and who each parc suits best→

Which are the best Eurocamps in Italy?

The best Eurocamps in Italy are Norcenni Girasole in Tuscany, plus Pra’ delle Torri and Union Lido near Venice. Norcenni is brilliant for pools and day trips to Florence, and the two Venice parcs have huge waterparks right by the beach. We’ve stayed at Norcenni with the girls, driving all the way down via Annecy and Lake Passy.

See all 12 of the best Eurocamps in ItalyLake Garda, Venice, Tuscany and Rome, with a comparison table and map→

Which are the best Eurocamps in Spain?

The best Eurocamps in Spain are Sanguli and Playa Montroig on the Costa Dorada, and Camping Tucan on the Costa Brava. Spain is one of my favourite countries to Eurocamp in, for the hot weather, the sangria and the lively vibe.

See all 10 of the best Eurocamps in SpainCosta Brava and Costa Dorada, with airports and flight times for each one→

Which are the best Eurocamps in the Netherlands?

The best Eurocamps in the Netherlands are Duinrell, with its own theme park and Tikibad water park, and Beekse Bergen, with a safari park and lake. Both are an easy drive from Calais or Dunkirk. We haven’t Eurocamped in the Netherlands as a family yet, so these are picked on guest reviews and what they offer families.

See all 9 of the best Eurocamps in the NetherlandsTheme parks, nature and big indoor pools, plus our picks for toddlers and teens→

Which are the best Eurocamps in Croatia?

The best Eurocamps in Croatia are Bi Village and Polari in Istria, near Pula airport, and Zaton Holiday Resort near Zadar. We haven’t Eurocamped in Croatia yet, so these are picked on guest reviews, Eurocamp’s own information and what our readers book most.

See every Eurocamp in CroatiaIstria, Kvarner and Dalmatia, on Eurocamp’s website→

Which Eurocamps are best in other countries?

The best Eurocamps outside our five main countries are Holacamp Albufeira in Portugal, Südsee-Camp in Germany, Sportcamp Woferlgut in Austria, Manor Farm in Switzerland and Terme Čatež in Slovenia. In Belgium and Luxembourg, our picks are La Colline and Birkelt. We haven’t Eurocamped in any of these yet, so they’re picked on guest reviews and Eurocamp’s own information.

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Which country is best for a Eurocamp holiday?

France is the best country for most UK families, because it has the most Eurocamp parcs and the shortest drive. Spain, Italy and Croatia are hotter and easy to fly to, and the Netherlands is the one for theme parks.

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Country	Drive from Calais	Flight from London	Average high in July and August	Best for	See more
France	2h40 to 12 hours (Paris area 2h40, Vendée 7h10, Dordogne 9h, the Med 12h)	1h30 to 2h05 (Nantes, Bergerac, Perpignan)	24°C in the north and west, up to 30°C on the Med	The biggest choice, the easiest drive, beaches and Disneyland Paris	Best Eurocamps in France
Netherlands	3h20 to 4h05	1h05 to 1h30 (Eindhoven, Amsterdam)	22 to 23°C	Theme parks, a short drive and indoor pools for any weather	Best Eurocamps in the Netherlands
Spain	13 to 15 hours	2h10 to 2h15 (Girona, Reus)	29°C	Guaranteed sunshine, flying in, big waterparks and PortAventura	Best Eurocamps in Spain
Italy	15 hours	2h10 to 2h25 (Venice, Florence)	29°C	Huge waterparks and day trips to Venice and Florence	Best Eurocamps in Italy
Croatia	16h15	2h15 to 2h20 (Pula)	29°C	Crystal clear sea, flying in and Istria’s old towns	All Eurocamps in Croatia
Drive times are from Calais to our picks above, without stops, using OpenStreetMap routing. Flight times are scheduled times from London Gatwick or Stansted (FlightsFrom.com). Temperatures are the average daily high for July and August, 2015 to 2024, from Open-Meteo.

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How do you choose the best Eurocamp for your family?

Pick the parc that suits your youngest child, then check it’ll be lively on your dates and easy to get to. A toddler needs a warm, shallow splash area, but a teenager will be bored without big slides and somewhere to hang out, so get the pools right first and the rest usually follows. If you’re not sure where to start, our free campsite quiz matches your family to the right parcs in a couple of minutes.

Which Eurocamps suit toddlers, kids or teens?

For babies and toddlers, look for a shallow, heated splash area, like Le Pin Parasol or Camping Tucan. Primary age kids want slides and a kids club, so Norcenni Girasole or Sanguli are a good fit. Teens want sport, a big waterpark and somewhere to hang out in the evening, like Pra’ delle Torri or Playa Montroig. Our best campsites for toddlers and campsites with water slides guides go into more detail.

Which dates have the most going on?

The summer holidays, May half term and October half term are when Eurocamps have the most going on. In July and August every pool, kids club and evening show is running, and the local towns, markets and beach bars are buzzing too.

May and October half terms have kids clubs and entertainment as well. At parcs with mostly French guests, though, half term can feel quieter, because French schools break up at different times. Outside the school holidays, some pools, clubs and activities may be limited or not running yet. When we went to St Avit Loisirs in the middle of May, there wasn’t a single other person at the pool!

Whichever holiday you pick, book early, because the best parcs and accommodation go first. Our Eurocamp deals page lists the current offers.

Should you drive or fly to a Eurocamp?

Drive if you’re heading to northern France, Brittany or the Netherlands, because they’re a short hop off the ferry. Fly if you’re going to Spain, Italy or Croatia. Have a look at our list of Eurocamps near an airport, like La Chapelle near Perpignan or Sanguli near Reus.

Which Eurocamp suits your family best?

Our free find your campsite quiz will tell you in a couple of minutes. It asks about your family and matches you with the parcs that suit you best.

Best Eurocamps FAQs

Which are the best Eurocamp sites?

For toddlers we’d pick Le Pin Parasol, for waterparks Norcenni Girasole or Sanguli, for theme parks Duinrell, and for a holiday without a car La Chapelle. There isn’t one best Eurocamp for everyone, though. Our campsite quiz will narrow it down for your family.

What is the best Eurocamp for families with young children?

Le Pin Parasol in France, where both girls loved the toddler splash area, or Camping Tucan on the Costa Brava, which has a gentle splash area and small slides.

Are 5 star Eurocamps worth it?

Yes, if your kids will make the most of the pools and kids clubs. The big parcs like Sanguli, Pra’ delle Torri and Union Lido have loads of both. A smaller, calmer parc can be just as lovely with little ones, though. Have a read of our guide, Is Eurocamp Worth It?, for what to expect.

When is the best time to go on a Eurocamp holiday?

July and August, for the best atmosphere. If you can’t go in the summer holidays, May and October half terms still have kids clubs and entertainment at most parcs.

Do you need speedos at a Eurocamp in France?

At most French parcs, yes. Le Pin Parasol is trunks only, and La Chapelle had signs saying loose swim shorts were forbidden. Our pick for swimwear is Budgy Smugglers, and the code FAMILYCAMPINGEUROPE gets you 20% off here.

Have a favourite Eurocamp we haven’t mentioned? Let us know, we’re always looking for our next trip!