Winter Breaks
Caravan and Motorhome Holidays
Enjoy our handpicked selection of long and short stay winter holidays in Spain and Portugal
Cádiz
near Taiga Puerto Santa Maria
Photo by Sam Jackson
La Media Legua Winter Holiday Member photo by Rosina Fogg
Follow the sun this winter
There’s nothing better than escaping winter for the warm, sunny skies of Spain and Portugal. Whilst the temperatures may not reach their summer highs, you can comfortably explore the local areas on foot and relax in the sun.
The lowest prices, guaranteed*
Book an overseas campsite, LeShuttle or ferry crossing through us and you’ll get the lowest price - guaranteed!
We check out the campsites for you
We hand pick and inspect our campsites so that we have 100% confidence in endorsing them for you. That’s why you can be sure that our range of all year campsites will be some of the best available.
Where to go?
We have just over 50 campsites in Spain and Portugal ready to welcome you this winter. Whether you want to explore cultural delights or simply pitch up near the Spanish Costas, our choice of campsites offer something for everyone. We also have some sites that are perfect for ski breaks, exploring cities or breaking your journey on longer drives.
En-Route sites
Strategically placed for breaking your journey from the port to your final destination, our en-route campsites are the perfect place to spend a night or two.
Visit camc.com/wintersun for the full list of open all year campsites, including their opening dates and how to book.
*Please visit camc.com/lowestprice for more information
Your journey
There are two main options for travelling to Spain or Portugal from the UK - a longer ferry journey directly to Spain, or a short crossing to France but with a longer drive.
A ferry to Santander or Bilbao takes around 32 hours, and you can relax in a comfortable cabin and enjoy time on the ship. You’ll arrive closer to your winter sun destination, but this can be a more expensive option.
Crossings to France can be as quick as 90 minutes from Dover to Calais or 30 minutes on LeShuttle, and are the cheaper option. You’ll need to plan your route carefully as few campsites are open in France during the winter months.
Travelling with pets
When travelling with your pet, the route choice is even more important. Ferries to Spain have a few pet-friendly cabins where your pet can stay with you for the whole journey, but they are in short supply and need to be booked well in advance. Alternatively there are kennels where you can visit your dog periodically during the crossing.
On longer ferries to France your pet might stay in the vehicle or kennel on the ship. On the Dover crossings, your pet can stay in the vehicle or P&O and Irish Ferries ships have special lounges where your pet can join you onboard. On LeShuttle you all stay together in the vehicle which can be a good option for nervous pets.
Visit camc.com/petseurope for more advice about travelling in Europe with your pets.
Parque Natural El Hondo, Spain
Near Alannia Costa Blanca
Member photo by Alan Burke
Find your site
There is good reason more and more people are chasing the sun each winter, but as winter sun holidays become more popular it is more important to book early. You can expect campsites to be busy, particularly in February and around Christmas and Easter holidays.
Campsites vary - there are smaller, more traditional camping options and large resort sites with a multitude of facilities, entertainment and activity schedules. Electricity might not be included in the price in winter and may be charged on site.
You can tour multiple locations or stop on one site for several weeks, often sites have reduced nightly rates for longer stays.
One of the perks of touring in winter is there are less crowds at the main attractions, but often some of the local facilities will be closed for winter or you may find that shops and restaurants only open at the weekends.
Why tour in winter?
Sociability
Besides the milder weather, members return each year to enjoy the colourful local festivals, good food and wine at great value prices like the ‘menu of the day’ option and the social aspect of meeting up with old friends.
Long Stay Winter Sun hosted holidays
Enjoy the company of others on our hosted holidays, which run for 11 or 15 weeks in Spain. The longer you stay, the less you pay per night but the minimum stay is 2 weeks. Explore the local area, do your own thing, or make new friends at our four rallies while enjoying activities with dedicated volunteer hosts - the choice is yours! Visit camc.com/longstaywintersun
Top tips for Europe
We’re the experts on travelling overseas, so you’ll find lots of great advice about taking food into different countries, driving regulations and even how to take your pet overseas at camc.com/overseasadvice, but here are a few top tips to get you started:
• Make sure your passport is less than 10 years old on the day you enter the EU and it is valid for 3 months beyond your intended exit date from the EU.
• British passport holders are permitted to travel ‘visa free’ to the EU Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180 day period. If you intend to stay for longer than this you may need a visa or permit. Remember to take your EHIC or GHIC which gives you access to state medical care when in the EU.
• Pack comfortable shoes, warmer clothes for cooler evenings and a waterproof jacket as you may experience more varied weather in winter months.
• Consider investing in a Toll Tag to avoid stopping to pay at each toll on the journey.
• Make sure you have a continental two pin adapter for electricity connection.
• If you use gas bottles consider buying a regulator in case you need to buy a replacement bottle in Europe.
• When travelling through France and in Northern Spain, be prepared for colder, wet and possibly icy weather in peak winter dates.
• 6 January and Holy week are national holidays in Spain and the majority of services, shops etc. will be closed except on motorways.
Guadalest Near Le Media Legua campsite Member photo by Sam Blackhurst
Alannia Els Prats, Spain
Our sites
Our open all year sites are in locations that are perfect for exploring at any time of the year, some may be in winter sun destinations, ski resorts, near cities or good for a stopover to break up the journey to your final destination.
This is a selection of our open all year sites - visit camc.com/europeoay to see our full list and find out more.
Spain
Aragón, Cantabria, La Rioja & Galicia
E02 De Haro
E28 El Molino de Cabuérniga
E40 Ariztigain
E54 A Lagoa
E56 As Nevedas
E61 El Helguero
E63 Camping Gavin
Madrid, Castilla y León, Castilla La Mancha & Extremadura
E03 El Astral
E04 Monte Holiday
E26 Regio
Murcia & Valencia
E18 Altomira
E20 Kikopark Playa
E50 Los Olivos de Xivert
E62 La Media Legua
E73 Kikopark Rural NEW
W04 Ribamar
W05 Alannia Costa Blanca
W07 Alannia Guardamar
W21 Camping Alicante Imperium
W22 Villasol
Andalucía
E06 La Bella Vista
E21 Cabopino
E24 La Aldea
E25 La Campiña
E33 Los Escullos
E52 La Sierrecilla
E53 Camping Pueblo Blanco
E66 Camping El Madroñal NEW
E67 Taiga Puerto Santa Maria NEW
E68 Taiga Almería Playa NEW
E69 Taiga Conil NEW
E71 Gran Camping
Zarautz NEW
E72 El Portus NEW
W01 Las Lomas
W02 Roche
W06 La Rosaleda
W10 Cabo de Gata
W12 Playa Almayate Costa
W13 Valdevaqueros
W20 Parque Tropical
Cataluña
E08 Vilanova Park
E58 Alannia Els Prats NEW
Portugal
E07 Turiscampo
E31 Angeiras
E37 Parque Cerdeira
W18 São Pedro de Moel
W24 Vagueira
W28 Costa do Vizir
W31 Markádia NEW
W32 Monte das
Louzeiras NEW
France
D33 La Motte
D34 Larrouleta
D35 Le Futuriste
D37 Le Paradis - Mazières
L32 Merry-sur-Yonne
L35 Resort & Camping Val de Braye NEW
L37 Camping le Rochât
Belle Isle NEW
L39 Le Jardin de Sully
M07 L’Escale
M13 Camping de Lyon
M15 Huttopia Bourg St Maurice
P04 Bal
P18 Camping de Paris
Belgium
H15 Klein Strand
H23 Lilse Bergen
Netherlands
H01 Huemens Bos
Plan your route
You might be looking for the most direct route between home and the site, but if you’re looking to take a leisurely journey and see some sights along the way, here are some ideas of how you can make your journey part of your holiday.
To Cádiz
A leisurely drive via Porto
Route: Santander to Cádiz
Driving distance: 1046 miles
Stopover sites:
E03 El Astral
E37 Parque Cerdeira
W18 São Pedro de Moel
W28 Costa do Vizir
E66 Camping El Madroñal
E67 Taiga Puerto Santa Maria
To Almeria
A leisurely drive via Valencia
Route: Calais to Almeria
Driving distance: 1312 miles
Stopover sites:
L39 Le Jardin de Sully
D33 La Motte
E40 Aritzigain
E18 Altomira
E62 La Media Legua
E68 Taiga Almería Playa
To Cataluña
Travel via Lyon to Barcelona
Route: Calais to Cataluna
Driving distance: 912 miles
Stopover sites:
P18 Camping de Paris
L32 Merry-sur-Yonne
M13 Camping de Lyon
E58 Alannia Els Prat
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Cartagena, Spain Member photo by Gina Hayes
Long Stay Winter Sun Hosted Holidays
Escape to Spain for our Long Stay Winter Sun hosted holidays
Whether it’s your first winter touring trip or you’re an experienced winter sun seeker, many members enjoy the company of others on a hosted winter sun holiday - you can choose to spend time at one site or take a tour of all four! With a great value nightly rate, our hosted holiday campsites run from 14 December 2025 to 29 March 2026. We have knowledgeable Caravan and Motorhome Club volunteer hosts on-site who will welcome everyone and make sure you know about all the activities and social events taking place each week - you’re free to join in as much or as little as you like.
Examples of activities on offer include:
Walking & Cycling
Quiz nights
Group meals
Craft sessions Boules Minigolf
La Media Legua Winter
Holiday Benidorm, Spain 11 January - 29 March 2026
Camping La Media Legua is a smaller winter rally of only 50 pitches on a newly-built site with high quality, modern facilities.
Ideally located by the extremely popular, lively resorts and beaches of Benidorm and Albir there is good public transport to easily explore nearby Altea or Denia to the north or Alicante to the south.
On site facilities*
392 pitches (380 touring)
• Wi-Fi (£)
• Indoor pool • Bar/restaurant • Gym
Here’s what our members say...
“There’s so many activities to get involved with. Many lovely people to meet, it almost takes us back to our youth.” Joy Evans
“The whole experience was fantastic as this was our first time going abroad. We visited loads of small picturesque towns. All in all FANTASTIC!” Margaret Tucker
“Winter sun , great amenities, lovely location, good company and lovely culture and scenery” Janet Newton
“Ideal for long stay winter breaks. Rally inclusive and a brilliant way to meet and socialise with like minded people. Inclusive for both couples and singles.” Nick Bennetts
Taiga Puerto Santa Maria
Winter Holiday Cádiz, Spain 11 January - 29 March 2026
Our smallest rally with only 30 pitches, only 150m away from a beautiful sandy beach. This site has excellent facilities including a well stocked supermarket and a delightful restaurant offering a selection of grilled meat and seafood specialities. The ancient town of Cadiz is easily accessible by ferry.
On site facilities*
428 pitches (223 touring)
• Wi-Fi (£)
• Bar
• Restaurant
• Supermarket
Alannia Els Prats Winter Holiday Tarragona, Spain 11 January - 29 March 2026
This smaller rally is hosting a smaller group with 50 pitches.
The location by the sea makes this site the perfect resort for people who want to enjoy nature, sports, culture and leisure. This site has facilities prepared to cover all needs: gym, spa, supermarket, bars, restaurants to name a few.
On site facilities*
409 pitches (227 touring)
• Wi-Fi (£)
• Gym
• Bar/restaurant
• Spa
Alannia Costa Blanca Winter Holiday Alicante, Spain 14 December 2025 - 29 March 2026
Our largest rally with nearly 200 pitches, members enjoy activities in the exclusive rally clubhouse, sports facilities (including one free visit per week to the gym and indoor pool) and the campsite social area. You can explore the nearby nature reserve by bike, while excursions to Benidorm and vibrant Alicante are within easy reach.
On site facilities*
1200 pitches (1000 touring)
• Wi-Fi (£)
• Indoor pool
• Bar/restaurant • Spa
E58W
W05W
E62W
E67W
Ski and snow breaks
It’s easier than you might think to set off with your gear and head to the slopes for a skiing holiday. Our ski campsites have all the essential facilities you need for winter caravanning and motorhoming, including saunas and restaurants, not to mention a great choice of winter activities to do nearby such as ice-skating, tobogganing and sleigh rides.
For more information visit camc.com/ski, or scan the QR code to read a blog from journalist John Rawlings on taking his motorhome on a ski break to France.
Let us organise it for you
Book your 2026 adventure with us now! Why not take in the floral splendour of the Netherlands in spring on our 7 night ‘Dutch Bulb Fields and More!’ tour for just £629 per person*. Or if you’re after a longer stay, soak up the sun and sea on our 24 night Spanish East Coast tour from £1899 per person*
From Ireland to Italy, Spain to Slovenia and everywhere in between, take your outfit overseas with peace of mind on our European escorted group tours! Enjoy fabulous itineraries covering a range of interests, events, scenic landscapes and vibrant cities, all with the added benefit of support and advice from our dedicated tour hosts.
Book online today to secure your space, or register your interest in our other 2026 tours, coming soon! Visit camc/com/europeantours to find out more and book today.
*Prices are per person based on two people travelling together. A single supplement will apply for solo travellers.
Our Ski sites:
E63 Camping Gavin Spain
G01 Natterer See Austria
G04 Grubhof Austria
G06 Sportcamp Woferlgut Austria
G22 Azur Camping Swäbische Alb Germany
G28 Knaus Campingpark Lackenhäuser Germany
M07 L’Escale France
M15 Huttopia Bourg St Maurice France
S15 Jungfrau Switzerland
Y03 Caravan Park Sexten Italy
Sportcamp Woferlgut, Austria
Huttopia Bourg St Maurice, France
Book with confidence
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Red Pennant Overseas Emergency Assistance
European Breakdown Cover and Holiday Insurance
Once you've booked your winter escape, don't forget to sort out travel insurance to protect your holiday.
Our Red Pennant Overseas Emergency Assistance provides European breakdown cover and travel insurance. It's 5-star rated on Trustpilot and can help give you peace of mind for driving or flying holidays - before and while you're away. Take out an annual multi-trip policy and you can cover that summer break too! So do go online to get a quote or call us on 01342 488 384 to discuss your needs.
• Roadside assistance and Recovery including repatriation.
• Travel insurance covering cancellations and medical emergencies.
• We can cater to your needs for long stay winter sun, for single or multiple trips*
• Our friendly multilingual emergency service team are based at our UK head office and are ready to help as soon as you need us.
“We broke down in France, on our way to Spain. Red Pennant took away all of the worry because we knew that they were there for us at any time, day or night. Our friends and family were very impressed with the level of service that we received and the friendliness of the team. You don’t know how good your insurance is until you have to use it. Red Pennant is excellent.” Michael and Claire Jordan, Club members