Can you pitch a tent anywhere in Spain?

Generally speaking, wild camping in Spain is not allowed, and you should only park overnight in official campsites. There are some exceptions to this rule, though, which let you spend the night somewhere that is not a campsite under certain circumstances.



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Hayley Spurway finds some of the best free camping locations across Spain and Portugal.
  • Las Rozas, Cantabria.
  • Playa Valdevaqueros, Andalucia.
  • Praia do Rostro, Galicia.
  • Playa Traba, Galicia.
  • Esteiro, Galicia.
  • Frexulfre, Asturias.
  • Praia Odeceixe, Portugal.
  • Costa de Almograve, Portugal.


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Similarly, camping on public beaches is forbidden. You're allowed to have a nice little nap on the sand during the day, of course, but staying on the beach overnight is illegal. Trying to sleep on the beach after dark when bathing hours are over could result in a €1,500 fine.

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Pitches at campsites in Spain cost on average €25.78. Prices vary according to season, facilities and location.

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Camping is a popular way of exploring the country's natural beauty, and Spain boasts a wealth of campsites in various locations. Many of these campsites are situated close to beaches, allowing campers to enjoy the sun, sea, and sand.

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For campers who prefer to camp by tent, you are almost guaranteed to find adequate accommodations in Europe's many campsites. Whether you enjoy the lavender fields of Provence, France, or the beaches of Barcelona, Spain, the vast majority of European campsites will have plenty of available lots for tent campers.

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There are many campsites in Spain, with camping being especially popular in and around nature reserves, parks, and on the coastline. Tourists often go camping in Spain on the Mediterranean coast between Málaga and Alicante. The Spanish love traveling by campervan, whether far or locally.

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In countries such as Germany, Italy, England and Wales, wild camping is considered illegal, and often enforced. Some countries (such as France) have loopholes where, although you aren't allowed to set up a tent, you are allowed to spend a night under a tarp or in a bivvy bag.

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