{"id":26470,"date":"2020-04-07T10:46:14","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T08:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.suncamp.nl\/blog\/?post_type=listing&#038;p=26470"},"modified":"2023-01-27T15:12:41","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T14:12:41","slug":"where-are-you-headed-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"listing","link":"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/where-are-you-headed-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Where are you headed this spring?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is the perfect time for a holiday. Southern Europe is already lovely and warm, but not too hot yet. And things are already ramping back up at the campsites. At Easter, Whitsun, and of course over the May bank holidays, plenty of holidaymakers head off to their favourite campsite. And don&#8217;t forget, springtime camping holidays are usually cheaper than in high season. Many family campsites already have entertainment teams gearing up with fun activities for kids as early as the spring holidays. There&#8217;s guaranteed fun for everyone.<\/p>\n<h2>M<strong>ay on the Mediterranean <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>An endless sandy beach, a huge water park with heated indoor and outdoor pools, and charming towns nearby. Not bad, right? Particularly when you remember that in May, temperatures can already reach a balmy twenty degrees on the Mediterranean. It&#8217;s ideal weather for relaxing on the beach, but also perfect for a jaunt into the city. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/france\/languedoc-roussillon\/herault\/vias\/campsite-sandaya-domaine-de-la-dragonniere-104021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Camping Sandaya Domaine de la Dragonni\u00e8re<\/a>, you don&#8217;t have to choose. This luxury campsite is located four kilometres from the sea. The most dedicated water bugs can take a crisp spring dive into the sea, but if you prefer the swimming pool, you won&#8217;t be short on choice. There is plenty to do here for young and old with entertainment, a spa and several restaurants and bars.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-25829\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-100-1 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-25829 ml-slider ml-slider-lightbox-2-0-0 lightbox-disabled ms-theme-simply-dark has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Le Serinan Plage\" data-height=\"500\" data-width=\"800\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_25829\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_25829\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-25842 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-02-28 15:13:04\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zandstrand-Camping-Sandaya-Domaine-de-la-Dragonniere.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25829 slide-25842 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Zandstrand Camping Sandaya Domaine de la Dragonni\u00e8re\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Deze camping heeft een lagunebad met zandstrand<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-25843 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-02-28 15:13:04\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kinderbad-Camping-Sandaya-Domaine-de-la-Dragonniere.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25829 slide-25843 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Kinderbad Camping Sandaya Domaine de la Dragonni\u00e8re\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Plezier voor de allerkleinsten!<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-25844 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-02-28 15:13:04\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animatie-sport-Camping-Sandaya-Domaine-de-la-Dragonniere.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25829 slide-25844 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Animatie sport Camping Sandaya Domaine de la Dragonni\u00e8re\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Ook op de camping blijf je fit<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nearby you&#8217;ll find the charming town of Cap d&#8217;Agde with a vibrant boulevard, fabulous shops and restaurants, and a marina. The beautiful historic towns of Beziers (14 kilometres from the campsite) and Montpellier (66 kilometres from the campsite) also come highly recommended!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25883\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25883\" class=\"wp-image-25884 size-full\" title=\"Montpellier\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Montpellier.jpg\" alt=\"Montpellier\" width=\"800\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Montpellier.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Montpellier-461x300.jpg 461w, https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Montpellier-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Montpellier-207x136.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Montpellier-260x170.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visit the vibrant city of Montpellier.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>A romantic trip to Barcelona<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever heard of the Dia de Saint Jordi? This holiday, celebrated on 23 April each year, is also called the Catalan Valentine&#8217;s Day. Men give women a red rose and in return, women give men a book. If you&#8217;re in Barcelona, you can&#8217;t miss it. Roses and bookstalls pop up all over the city and houses are decked out with lavish rosy decorations. It&#8217;s the perfect excuse for a springtime city trip to Barcelona.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25887\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25887\" class=\"wp-image-25888 size-full\" title=\"Barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Barcelona.jpg\" alt=\"Barcelona\" width=\"800\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Barcelona.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Barcelona-489x300.jpg 489w, https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Barcelona-768x471.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Combine your camping holiday with a romantic trip to Barcelona<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are several lovely seaside campsites <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/spain\/catalonia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">near Barcelona<\/a>, they&#8217;re already open at Easter and Whitsun and are right on the coast! For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/spain\/catalonia\/barcelona\/vilanova-i-la-geltru\/campsite-vilanova-park-106750\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vilanova Park<\/a> is just fifty kilometres from Barcelona. In less than an hour, you can be in the popular Catalan metropolis on the Mediterranean Sea. Whether you like shopping, art and architecture, or good food, Barcelona has it all. And it&#8217;s a wonderful place to unwind in the evening after a full day in the city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-25863\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-100-1 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-25863 ml-slider ml-slider-lightbox-2-0-0 lightbox-disabled ms-theme-simply-dark has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"500\" data-width=\"800\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_25863\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_25863\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-25876 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-02-28 15:58:24\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vilanova-overzicht.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"800\" alt=\"Camping Vilanova\" class=\"slider-25863 slide-25876 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Vilanova overzicht\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Camping Vilanova<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-25877 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-02-28 15:58:24\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vilanova-binnenzwembad.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"800\" alt=\"Camping Vilanova binnenzwembad\" class=\"slider-25863 slide-25877 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Vilanova binnenzwembad\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Neem een duik in het binnenzwembad van Camping Vilanova<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-25878 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-02-28 15:59:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vilanova-zwembad.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"800\" alt=\"Camping Vilanova\" class=\"slider-25863 slide-25878 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Vilanova zwembad\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Genieten op Vilanova<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>The convenience of a luxury mobile home<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d prefer a short camping\/city trip in the spring, you don&#8217;t want to spend too much time packing and organising. If that sounds like you, <u>glamping<\/u> might be a good option, where you can rent accommodations like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/sunlodge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SunLodge<\/a>. These luxury mobile homes are designed to let you start your holiday as soon as you walk through the door. The beds are already made and the coffeemaker and lounge chairs are ready and waiting. All you have to do is dig out your swimsuit and dive into the pool.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dolphin spotting in Croatia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Did you know you can go dolphin spotting in Croatia? A group of about 180 wild dolphins make their home off the coast of the island of Lo\u0161inj. With a bit of luck, you can see them swimming from the campsite, but you can also book a special dolphin excursion to the Lo\u0161inj Dolphin Sanctuary. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolphin-watching.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolphin Watching<\/a> excursions start in the spring. A boat will take you out to sea to meet these special animals. The trip can take anywhere from one to three hours, as wild animals don&#8217;t exactly follow a schedule. But if you see them, there&#8217;s a good chance that they&#8217;ll come up to the boat, because dolphins are naturally curious. You may even hear their characteristic clicking and whistling sounds. It&#8217;s a truly unique experience! After the excursion, you can learn more about the extraordinary underwater world of Lo\u0161inj at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blue-world.org\/science-education-losinj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marine Education Centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25879\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25879\" class=\"wp-image-25880 size-full\" title=\"Dolfijnen Kroati\u00eb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Dolfijn-in-Kroatie.jpg\" alt=\"Dolfijnen in Kroati\u00eb\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Dolfijn-in-Kroatie.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Dolfijn-in-Kroatie-449x300.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Dolfijn-in-Kroatie-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Dolfijn-in-Kroatie-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spot dolphins in Croatia<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Lovely camping on Lo\u0161inj<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Excited about the dolphin excursion? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/croatia\/primorje-gorski-kotar\/mali-losinj\/campsite-poljana-105222\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Poljana Campsite<\/u><\/a> is just eight kilometres from the excursion location on the sun-drenched island of Lo\u0161inj. This is a top bank holiday destination, as it&#8217;s around twenty degrees in May. It&#8217;s the perfect place to soak up the sunshine and join in plenty of fun activities, all from your home base at Poljana Campsite. It&#8217;s nestled in a unique spot between two beautiful bays. Do you love snorkelling, surfing, or diving and appreciate a beautiful seascape? Then Poljana is ideal for you. You can also rent boats here yourself. Who knows, you might spot some dolphins on your own excursion!<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-25846\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-100-1 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-25846 ml-slider ml-slider-lightbox-2-0-0 lightbox-disabled ms-theme-simply-dark has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"500\" data-width=\"800\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_25846\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_25846\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-25859 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-02-28 15:52:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Poljana-aan-zee.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"800\" alt=\"Camping Poljana\" class=\"slider-25846 slide-25859 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Poljana aan zee\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Camping Poljana ligt prachtig aan zee<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-25860 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-02-28 15:53:21\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Poljana-SunLodge-uitzicht.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"800\" alt=\"Camping Poljana SunLodge\" class=\"slider-25846 slide-25860 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Poljana SunLodge uitzicht\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Geniet van het uitzicht vanuit je luxe stacaravan<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-25861 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-02-28 15:54:08\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Poljana-bootje.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"800\" alt=\"Camping Poljana bootje\" class=\"slider-25846 slide-25861 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Poljana bootje\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Huur een bootje bij de camping<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Preparing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Considering a camping holiday for Easter, Whitsun, or the May bank holidays? Do check to make sure the activities you&#8217;re interested in will be available. Many campsites already have plenty for the little ones to do in spring, but some campsites kick off their entertainment teams a bit later in the year, around the end of May or June. Ask Suncamp or check with the campsite for more information. Have your heart set on dinner at that one special restaurant near your campsite? Then it might be wise to make a reservation in advance. Are there amusement parks or water parks near the campsite you&#8217;re hoping to visit? Then check the opening season, so you won&#8217;t be surprised at the gates. With a little planning, your spring holiday is sure to be a success!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is the perfect time for a holiday. Southern Europe is already lovely and warm, but not too hot yet. And things are already ramping back up at the campsites. At Easter, Whitsun, and of course over the May bank holidays, plenty of holidaymakers head off to their favourite campsite. And don&#8217;t forget, springtime camping holidays are usually cheaper than in high season. Many family campsites already have entertainment teams gearing up with fun activities for kids as early as the spring holidays. There&#8217;s guaranteed fun for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":25892,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-26470","listing","type-listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","listing_type-camping-tips","listing_type-family-vacation","listing_location-camping-in-croatia","listing_location-camping-in-france","listing_location-camping-in-netherlands","listing_location-camping-in-spain"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/26470","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26470"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/26470\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36412,"href":"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/26470\/revisions\/36412"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25892"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26470"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}