Matilda’s Stopovers – Spain 2025

Some of our stopovers were wonderful discoveries, while others were simply convenient places to spend the night.

Here’s where we stayed during our winter 2025 journey through Spain, listed in the order we visited, with prices, contact details and a few personal observations.

🇪🇸 Spain – Heading South

Mas La Riba – Mountain Stopover

25–26 January | 2 nights

A beautiful, peaceful stopover surrounded by forests, meadows and mountain scenery. Getting there was an adventure in itself, with what I remember as around 15 km of winding mountain road.

The spacious pitches, wonderful views and excellent walking made the journey worthwhile. Facilities were basic, with metered electricity and a rather memorable toilet! One of our favourite discoveries.

Contact & Location

Address: Mas La Riba, 14, 08519 Vilanova de Sau, Barcelona, Spain
Telephone: +34 620 58 83 41
Email: maslaribasau@gmail.com

Area Bellvei – Tarragona

27–29 January | 3 nights | €16 + €5 electricity per night

A small motorhome site near the coast, with good access to cycling routes. Facilities included hot showers, laundry and a covered pool.

Showers cost an additional €1, although ours wasn’t particularly good. Not the prettiest location, but a useful base for exploring the surrounding area.

Contact & Location

Address: Camino Planes, s/n, 43719 Bellvei, Tarragona, Spain
Telephone: +34 629 31 31 64
GPS: 41.24583, 1.56972

Camping Els Ports – Arnes

30 January–3 February | 5 nights | €21 per night

One of our favourite stops of the trip. Surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, this was a wonderful area for road cycling and walking, with the historic village of Arnes nearby.

The campsite had good facilities, warm showers, laundry and a bar. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring this lovely part of inland Spain.

Contact & Location

Address: Ctra. T-330, Km 12, 43597 Arnes, Tarragona, Spain
Telephone: +34 977 435 560
Email: contacto@camping-elsports.online
Location: Between Arnes and Horta de Sant Joan

Camping El Cid – Peñíscola

4–8 February | 5 nights | €17 per night

A busy winter campsite, popular with European motorhomers. The pitches were rather close together, but it was conveniently located for visiting Peñíscola’s beaches and beautiful old town.

There were good opportunities for cycling along the coast. Electricity was included in the price, and there was an on-site restaurant. The swimming pool was closed for winter.

Contact & Location

Address: C/ Azagador de la Cruz, s/n, 12598 Peñíscola, Castellón, Spain
Telephone: +34 964 480 380
Mobile: +34 649 071 835
Email: info@campingelcid.com
GPS: 40.376562, 0.392474

Nomadic Valencia Camping Car – Valencia

9–11 February | 3 nights | €21 per night

A small, well-organised motorhome site on the outskirts of Valencia. The pitches were good, with electricity and Wi-Fi included.

Convenient cycle paths and a nearby metro station made it relatively easy to explore the city without having to take Matilda into the centre.

Contact & Location

Address: C/ Puig de Santa María 14, 46135 Albalat dels Sorells, Valencia, Spain
Telephone: +34 684 472 589
Email: info@campingnomadic.com
Website: https://campingnomadic.com/
Open: All year round

Campo Alegre – Sax, Alicante

12–13 February | 2 nights | €14 + electricity

A lovely, peaceful campsite in the hills near Sax, with spacious pitches and beautiful countryside all around.

Facilities included Wi-Fi, clean showers, laundry and a swimming pool. Electricity was charged according to usage.

We particularly enjoyed the excellent cycling through olive groves and vineyards. A very enjoyable stop.

Contact & Location

Address: Carretera CV-830, Sax to Salinas, km 15.5, Sax, Alicante, Spain
Telephone/WhatsApp: +34 635 363 008
Email: info@campoalegresax.com
GPS: 38.515688, -0.855680
Campercontact: 50507

Camping Sierra María – Almería

14–18 February | 5 nights

A beautiful woodland campsite surrounded by mountains, with wonderful opportunities for walking and cycling.

The pitches were generous, the surroundings felt wonderfully natural, and there was an on-site restaurant.

We also enjoyed catching up with our friends Doris and Len, which made this stop particularly memorable.

Contact & Location

Address: Carretera María–Orce (AL-9101), km 7, 04838 María, Almería, Spain
Telephone: +34 620 232 223
Email: info@campingsierramaria.com
GPS: 37.709144, -2.236568

Camping de Freila – Granada

19–23 February | 5 nights | €11 per night

A spacious campsite close to the beautiful Negratín Reservoir, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.

Facilities included electricity, Wi-Fi and an on-site restaurant. There were interesting walks and some challenging cycling routes through the surrounding countryside.

Another favourite, particularly for its peaceful setting and wonderful scenery.

Contact & Location

Address: Camino Cortijo del Cura, s/n, 18812 Freila, Granada, Spain
Telephone: +34 618 721 646
Alternative: +34 958 063 108
Email: info@campingfreila.com
GPS: 37.55792, -2.91078
Campercontact: 63903

🇪🇸 Spain – Heading North

Sabiote – Área Autocaravanas Villa de Sabiote

24–26 February | 3 nights | €13 per night

A lovely motorhome stopover conveniently located near the historic town of Sabiote, surrounded by the olive-covered hills of Jaén.

There was spacious parking, wonderful countryside views and plenty of opportunities for walking and cycling. Facilities included water, electricity and Wi-Fi.

We also enjoyed visiting the local bars, where tapas served with our drinks were an added bonus!

Contact & Location

Address: Calle Blas Poyatos 24, 23410 Sabiote, Jaén, Spain
Telephone/WhatsApp: +34 685 933 604
Information: https://park4night.com/es/place/455260

Puerto Lápice – Motorhome Aire

27 February | 1 night | Free

A convenient free motorhome aire just off the main road, making it an easy overnight stop on our journey north.

Water and waste disposal facilities were available. Puerto Lápice is a lovely historic town with traditional architecture, windmills and connections to the adventures of Don Quixote.

A useful stopover with the added bonus of an interesting town to explore.

Contact & Location

Address: Calle Sierrecilla, s/n, 13650 Puerto Lápice, Ciudad Real, Spain
Telephone: +34 926 576 041 (local council)
Website: https://puertolapice.es/area-de-autocaravanas/

Parking Autocaravanas – Burgos

28 February | 1 night | Free

Probably our most surreal stopover of the trip!

A large motorhome parking area in the middle of a housing estate, surrounded by apartment blocks. It certainly wasn’t scenic, but it served its purpose as a convenient overnight stop.

Water and waste disposal facilities were available, and the location was useful for visiting Burgos.

Contact & Location

Address: Calle Farmacéutico Obdulio Fernández, s/n, 09006 Burgos, Spain
Telephone: +34 947 288 874 (local information)
Campercontact: 100475

Izard Kanpina – Atez, Navarra

1–2 March | 2 nights | €23 per night

A lovely campsite in the hills of Navarra, surrounded by spectacular scenery and excellent walking country.

Facilities included electricity, Wi-Fi, a restaurant, small shop and swimming pool.

The setting was beautiful, although the weather was decidedly chilly. We even had snow! Quite a contrast to some of the warmer places we’d enjoyed farther south.

Contact & Location

Address: Carretera Gulina–Aróstegi, km 12.8, 31867 Aróstegi, Valle de Atez, Navarra, Spain
Telephone: +34 848 681 400
Email: info@campingizarpe.com
Website: https://campingizarpe.com/
Campercontact: 89029

A Few Final Thoughts

Looking back, it was the smaller campsites and countryside stopovers that we enjoyed most. We loved finding places where we could park Matilda, get the bikes out and explore without needing to drive anywhere.

Not every stopover was perfect, and a few were simply places to spend the night, but they all played a part in our first winter adventure through Spain.

The prices and facilities listed are from our January–March 2025 journey. Details may have changed, so we recommend checking directly with each campsite or motorhome aire before travelling.

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Sabiote

24–26 February | 3 nights | €13 per night

A motorhome stopover with water, electricity and Wi-Fi, conveniently located near the beautiful old town.

Spacious parking and wonderful views, with plenty of walking and cycling opportunities.

The local bars serving tapas with our drinks were an added bonus!

Exact aire name to be confirmed.

Área de Puerto Lápice

27 February | 1 night | Free

A convenient free motorhome aire just off the main road.

Water and waste disposal available. A lovely historic town with traditional windmills and associations with Don Quixote.

Parking Autocaravanas – Burgos

28 February | 1 night | Free

Probably our most surreal stopover!

A large parking area in the middle of a housing estate, surrounded by apartment blocks.

Not exactly scenic, but convenient for an overnight stop, with water and waste facilities.

Campercontact reference: 100475.

Izard Kanpina – Atez, Navarra

1–2 March | 2 nights | €23 per night

A lovely campsite in the hills, with spectacular views and excellent walking opportunities.

Electricity and Wi-Fi included, with a restaurant, small shop and swimming pool.

Beautiful surroundings, although the weather was decidedly chilly — we even had snow!

Campercontact reference: 89029.