Family holidays in Europe with Eurocamp
Eurocamp do outdoor family holidays on holiday parks (they call them parcs) all over Europe. You stay in a mobile home, lodge or tent on a parc with pools, kids’ clubs and things to do, anywhere from Normandy to the Adriatic. I’ve been on over 50 Eurocamp trips to nearly 100 campsites, and worked a few seasons on them myself before I had kids.
New to camping or planning your next trip? This is where to start. It covers who Eurocamp are, where they go, our favourite parcs in each country, plus links to our more detailed guides on choosing a parc, getting there and booking.
Who are Eurocamp?
Eurocamp is a British company, founded in Cheshire in 1973. They’re now part of the European Camping Group, and Keycamp merged in with them back in 2014. They remain a British registered company aimed at British and Irish families.
They’ve been running self-catering holidays (and more recently a few all-inclusive ones) on holiday parks all over Europe for over 50 years. They’re now on over 400 parcs across Europe. From Normandy, a short hop from the UK, right down to Slovenia.
What makes a Eurocamp holiday different?
It isn’t all muddy fields
We’ve stayed on basic sites with muddy fields and we’ve stayed at the biggest resorts you can imagine. You can stay in mobile homes, chalets, tents and some genuinely unique accommodation, in some lovely spots around the continent. Take a look at our accommodation guide for the full rundown.
Their campsites often have pools, play areas and kids’ clubs, which is honestly why we keep booking them. If you’re used to UK holiday parks you’ll get a shock at how much more you get for your money abroad. The mobile homes can be a bit more basic but the campsites certainly aren’t. We’ve compared the two side by side in Eurocamp vs UK holiday parks.
Which accommodation should you pick?
We’ve written a full guide on Eurocamp accommodation options here, but here’s the short version.
For our family, the Ultimate has always been the one. It’s spacious, it’s got a dishwasher (who wants to wash dishes on holiday) and a TV.
We recently stayed in a Comfort with an outdoor lounge and I’m honestly not sure we’ll go back to a normal decking again. Sometimes I think they’re even better than the Ultimate’s.
We also love the budget-friendly tents. Being so close to the outdoors is great fun for the girls and they’re surprisingly easy to keep tidy.
Can you pick your own dates?
One big perk of booking a Eurocamp holiday is that most sites let you arrive any day you like rather than sticking to one fixed changeover day. That’s especially handy if you’re flying out rather than driving.
Stays run from 2 nights minimum, so you can pick your arrival and departure dates and the length of stay to suit you. That’s handy if you’re combining a Eurocamp with other travel across Europe. And if your flight dates aren’t out yet but you want to lock in a decent price, they’re pretty flexible about amending your dates and campsite once you book.
Where can you go with Eurocamp?
For an overview of the best Eurocamps across the continent, have a look at our pick of the best Eurocamps in Europe. Otherwise, here’s a country by country breakdown.
France
We’ve camped more in France than anywhere else, so it’s where most of our Eurocamp trips have happened. A few regions we keep going back to:
- Côte d’Azur: I worked a season at La Baume in Fréjus in 2014. Mike did seasons on this coast too, and we’ve been to plenty of sites along it, including Esterel and Canadel. From La Baume we drove to the Gorges du Verdon, just over an hour away. Good for families who want beach days with Nice and Cannes within reach. Our Côte d’Azur campsites guide has the parcs we know best.
- Dordogne: We stayed at Huttopia Sarlat, just 800 metres from Sarlat town, and spent a rainy day in the Rouffignac caves nearby. Good for families who want countryside, caves and a town you can walk to rather than drive to.
- Normandy & Brittany: Mike did a camping season in Brittany, and Carnac is the part we keep going back to. We stayed at Camping des Menhirs and then at La Grande Métairie, and Mike’s been waterskiing at West Wake Park on both trips. Normandy’s Mont Saint-Michel and the D-Day beaches suit families with older kids doing a history trip. We haven’t stayed in Normandy ourselves yet.
Some of our favourite French Eurocamps
La RiveBiscarrosse, Landes, FranceCheck the prices
La Croix du Vieux PontBerny-Rivière, Paris, FranceCheck the prices
Domaine des OrmesDol-de-Bretagne, Brittany, FranceCheck the pricesFor more detail, see our full guide to the best Eurocamps in France.
Italy
We stayed at Norcenni Girasole in Tuscany and I worked a season in Venice, so we know both regions first-hand.
- Lake Garda: We haven’t stayed here yet, but it’s on our list. The lake suits families who want water sports and hiking alongside the campsite, rather than a straight beach holiday.
- Tuscany: We stayed at Norcenni Girasole and our 5 year old loved the upper village’s rubber ring slide and lazy river. The pool surfaces are a soft, spongy material rather than tiles, which made it far less scary when she slipped. See our full Tuscany guide for the rest of the region.
- Adriatic Coast: I worked a season in Venice in 2011, long before the girls came along. I got to know the campsites along this coast, including Pra’ delle Torri, Marina di Venezia, Cavallino, Ca’ Savio and Union Lido. Campsites along the Adriatic suit families wanting beach days close to the city.
We’ve written this guide on our favourite Eurocamp holidays in Italy.
Some of our favourite Italian Eurocamps
Pra’ delle TorriCaorle, Adriatic, ItalyCheck the prices
Bella ItaliaPeschiera, Lake Garda, ItalyCheck the prices
Norcenni GirasoleFigline Valdarno, Tuscany, ItalyCheck the pricesSpain
I worked a season at Playa Montroig on the Costa Dorada back in 2013, two years after my season in Italy.
- Costa Brava: I worked at Camping Tucan on this coast for a week in 2013, though we haven’t stayed on the Costa Brava as a family yet. It’s a rugged, sandy coastline suited to families who want beach days with easy exploring beyond the campsite.
- Costa Dorada: Playa Montroig is in Miami Platja, close enough to Salou to cycle there. I’ve also been to Torre del Sol along the same coast, and to Delfin Verde up on the Costa Brava. Good for families who want long, flat beaches with PortAventura nearby. Campsites along Costa Dorada are mostly big, lively parcs with plenty for kids.
- Costa Verde: We haven’t stayed here either. It’s Northern Spain’s green coast, cooler than the Mediterranean in summer, near Santander and Noja, and suits families who’d rather skip the heat. Campsites in the Costa Verde give access to the Picos de Europa too.
We’ve written this guide on our favourite Eurocamp holidays in Spain.
Some of our favourite Spanish Eurocamps
SanguliSalou, Costa Dorada, SpainCheck the prices
TucanLloret de Mar – Tucan, Costa Brava, SpainCheck the prices
Playa MontroigMiami Platja, Costa Dorada, SpainCheck the pricesThe Netherlands
We haven’t stayed in The Netherlands yet, but it’s on our list for families who want cycling and theme parks over a straight beach break.
- Cycling routes: The Netherlands has flat, safe cycling routes running between villages, windmills and tulip fields, which suits families who’d rather pedal than drive between days out.
- Duinrell Park: combines a campsite with its own theme park and water park on site, near The Hague. We haven’t stayed here ourselves yet.
We’ve written this guide on our favourite Eurocamp holidays in The Netherlands.
Some of our favourite Netherlands campsites
DuinrellWassenaar, South-Holland, NetherlandsCheck the prices
De SchatbergSevenum, Limburg, NetherlandsCheck the prices
Lake Resort Beekse BergenHilvarenbeek, North-Brabant, NetherlandsCheck the pricesOur Eurocamp reviews
Below are the Eurocamp campsites we’ve stayed at. You’ll find what we loved and what we didn’t, plus videos and photos from our stays.
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The Best Eurocamps in Europe: Our Picks by Country (2027)
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Best Eurocamp in France
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Les Iles Campsite, Passy: Review
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More of our Eurocamp guides
We used to keep everything on this one page but it got a bit long. These guides go into the detail:
Which Eurocamp is best for your family?
Our picks for nature lovers, resort fans, lively and quiet parcs, and parcs near theme parks, beaches, ferry ports, airports and towns.
What’s on site at a Eurocamp?
Pools and water parks (and the swimwear rules), kids’ clubs, play parks, sports and places to eat.
Need a pair? We love Budgy Smugglers, they’re fun, fashionable and fine for French pool rules, and they do women’s and kids’ swimwear too. Use our code FAMILYCAMPINGEUROPE for 20% off.
Getting to your Eurocamp
Why we still drive, the best ferry crossings for France, Spain, the Netherlands and Italy, and Le Shuttle. If you’re flying instead, I’ve written a handy guide on Eurocamps in France you can fly to.
Is Eurocamp worth it?
How Eurocamp compares with all-inclusive resorts and UK holiday parks, plus what it costs and easy meals without an oven.
What we eat on a Eurocamp holiday
Our go-to meals with no oven, food shopping on and off site, and which campsite takeaways are worth it.
How to book a Eurocamp holiday
Step by step, from choosing your parc to deposits, extras, changing your booking and the end of stay cleaning rules.
Eurocamp on a budget
18 ways we save money on our Eurocamp holidays.
Packing for your Eurocamp
Packing can vary based on the accommodation and the season, here’s our packing list to help you prepare.
Eurocamp packing tips
- Bring a British extension lead with a converter on the end rather than a load of UK extension leads.
- Pack a sharp knife and a chopping board. Eurocamp often give you blunt knives and glass boards.
- You can buy most things abroad so don’t overload the car, but if you want squash, you won’t find it in France.
- Don’t forget speedos and swim hats if you’re heading to Italy or France.
- If you’ve got the space, fairy lights add some real homeliness and make sitting outside more enjoyable.
- Bring a lamp if you can. Inside there are only bright lights so it’s a little blinding in the evening.
Frequently asked questions about Eurocamp holidays
Should you book a Eurocamp holiday?
Honestly, yes. We’ve tried it, we’ve loved it, and we know loads of people who feel the same. If you’re not sure where to start, take our find your campsite quiz and it’ll narrow things down for you. Or have a look at Eurocamp’s special offers first.
