• Eight campsites honoured with 'Best Campsite in Europe' award.
• Almost half of the best campsites in Spain are in Tarragona.

The Association of Campsites in the Costa Dorada and Terre de L'Ebre has once again been awarded with the highest distinction of the European camping sector.

Eight of its establishments, one more compared to last years' edition, were named as 'Best Campsite 2016'*. The awards recognise the best campsites in Europe and were announced as part of the two ceremonies in Utrecht and Stuttgart.

The eight awarded campsites in Tarragona were the Templo del Sol, Torre del Sol, Playa Montroig, Sangulí, Tamarit Park, Stel, El Park Playa Barà and, for the first time this year, Els Prats. Among the 129 awarded campsites in Europe, 20 are located in Spain with eight of those (40%) located in the province of Tarragona, positioning the region as a hub for camping in Southern Europe.

Where to stay:

Sangulí Salou – Located just outside Salou, Sangulí Salou offers a range of accommodation options, including camping, bungalows and mobile homes. The resort has three different swimming pools, a sports area with mini golf, beach volley football and trampolines, as well as an amphitheatre with a full entertainment program for kids and adults. The resort received two awards including 'Best Development of Campsite' awarded by the camping tour operator Alan Rogers and recognition for their 'Marketing and Commercial Activities' by the German ADAC.

Standard camping available from €16, mobile homes from €46 & bungalows from €49. For more information, please see here.

Playa Montroig Camping Resort - Located on one of the Costa Dorada's best beaches and within easy reach of PortAventura theme park and the wonders of Roman Tarragona, Playa Montroig is a great location for a family holiday. Guests can choose between different sizes of plots and bungalows, while there is also a full entertainment and leisure program.

Standard accommodation available from €20, premium accommodation from €47. For more information, please see here.

Els Prats – Positioned between the coast and mountains, Els Prats is perfectly located for exploring Costa Dorada and has welcomed guests for over 30 years. Offering camping, bungalows and studios, the resort has an onsite water sports centre, giving tourists the chance to try catamaran classes, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking.

Standard camping available from €12, studios from €40 & bungalows from €63. For more information, please see here.  

Tamarit Park Resort – Providing beach-side accommodation and a range of sports and fitness activities, Tamarit Park Resort is perfect for those who want to embrace the great outdoors. Located north of Tarragona, the resort has a number of onsite food options including La Brisa beachside restaurant and La Carpa tapas restaurant.

Standard camping available from €10, bungalows available from €41. For more information, please see here.

According to Berta Cabré, President of the Association, the awards recognition is in line with the “Unique Mediterranean Camping Destination” campaign. Launched in April 2015, the family-focused campaign aims to highlight all the unique attributes of a camping holiday that can be found in the province of Tarragona. 

Notes to Editors

*The recognition of 'Best Campsite' is awarded by ANWB and ADAC, the important motoring associations in Holland and Germany, which include 21 million members. Ratings are based on members' feedback from around the world and from specialised inspectors' for the camping sector who have recognised the effort and commitment to quality from The Association of Campsites in the Costa Dorada and Terre de L'Ebre.

The Association of Campsites in the Costa Dorada and Terre de L'Ebre is part of The Federation of Hostelry and Tourism in Tarragona (FEHT), which aims to promote the wide and varied range of accommodation in the Tarragona Province.

Contact

For more information or further enquiries, please contact tim@wearelotus.co.uk or rebecca@wearelotus.co.uk / 0207 953 7470.

About The Federation of Hostelry and Tourism in Tarragona (FEHT)

The FEHT is a federation that represents the whole tourism sector in the province of Tarragona, the main tourist destination being Salou. It is the umbrella organisation for: the Association of Campsites in Costa Dorada and Terres de l'Ebre, the Association of Tourist Apartments in Costa Dorada, the Hotel Business Association of Tarragona, the Association of Hotels in Tarragona, the Association of Hotels in Salou, Cambrils, La Pineda, the Association of Incoming Agencies of Costa Dorada, and PortAventura. Together these represent all the accommodation in an area covering Salou, Cambrils and Vilaseca-La Pineda. The federation represents the interests of each of the member establishments as well as the municipalities in which they are located.