Camping discount cards, a good solution to reduce costs.

One of the strengths of going camping is the cost savings compared to other accommodations such as hotels. For campers there are common discount cards that boost the cost savings that many seek.

If you are thinking of going camping in Benidorm or the Costa del Sol for the winter you must visit the websites of the candidates / campsites to see what kind of cards they accept. Normally campsites in Benidorm and Malaga should have the same discounts when using the same card.

As campers are becoming more and more demanding, camping cards also offer deals and discounted access to museums or tourist attractions or access insurance plans with many advantages for caravans or motorhomes. 

Camping cards provide European campers a variety of services and certainly better the experience spent when away from the campsite.

ASCI Card.

ASCI card is a discount card that can be used in over 2700 campsites across twenty countries in Europe. It is available through the ASCI website for € 14.95 (postage not included). The card is sent with a guide which has a short description of all the campsites listed in ASCI system. ASCI card is very simple to use, just fill in the required information and present the card at participating ASCI campsites  in order to get  a discount from  12€ to 18 €  for two adults. Children also have deals with ASCI card.

Best Deal Card.

The Best Deal card is a European site (they have over 700 members) which offer a 10€ a night deal for two adults, including space for a motorhome and even pets. 

Best Deal Card camper allows you to find discounts for example,  book 7 nights and pay 6, a welcome drink, etc. In Europe there are several different cards for campers.

ICC Card .

The ICC Card ( Internationa Camping Cardl) could be termed a "passport for acamper." With it you can get a discount of up to 25% in both low and high season in over 1000 campsites throughout Europe. And thanks to the ICC card, all camper companions (up to 11 people) are protected with liability insurance during their stay. In Spain you can get it through the Spanish Federation Campers Club or Royal Automobile Club (RACE).

Europe Camping Key Card.

Europe Camping Key Card (ECKC) is another loyalty camper’s card in Europe. The ECK has discounts for stays in more than 2,500 campsites in Europe. Facilities including accident insurance to third parties and promotions in stores like Decathlon and Repsol. The Europe Camping Key Card offers campers a wide range of discounts for water parks, parks or museums, , which help to broaden the experience of going camping  for 16 euros  a year.

Discounts, insurance, very cheap deals, etc ... camping discount cards provide European campers a variety of services and experiences off-campsite as well. 

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Camping in Benidorm

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Halloween in Benidorm

Halloween night is coming and Benidorm is a perfect place to enjoy a special evening of fear and fun. Most hotels in Benidorm celebrate Haloween in a special way.  Nightclubs and discos also propose specific plans to enjoy this big night of terror.
But what is the origin of Halloween?

Origin of Halloween
Almost everyone has in mind the image   of Anglo costumes, to trick-or-treat  to our  neighbors house, etc.;   but what is the origin of Halloween?

Its roots come from a Celtic festival: Samhain, the end of the harvest season, where they began a new year. The Celtic tradition was assimilated by other cultures and religions and it has been said that the Irish immigrants brought the tradition to the New World.

In Spain it is known as the night previous to the Feast of All Saints, celebrated on November 1. The All Saints Day is a Catholic tradition that was established to compensate for any holy celebration in honor of any saint throughout the year.  Over time the night before this celebration was well known as the night of the dead one, very similar to the Anglo custom.

Why spend Halloween weekend in Benidorm? 
In Benidorm you can enjoy all year round its warm Mediterranean climate, which thanks to the excellent temperature allows you to spend nice days full of sun and beach or to take advantage of the wonderful tourist attractions that the city of Benidorm offers.

Also, for Halloween  weekend, there are many special events  organized. It is a weekend in which families with children or young people find all kinds of activities to take part in.

Special Halloween Activities in Benidorm 
The zoo, Terra Natura Benidorm, offers (from October 9 to November 3) several children's activities especially tailored for families with children who want to partake in fun makeup and  candy workshops (included in the  admission price).

For large and small, the Terra Mitica theme park is dressed in Halloween since October 4 and all shows and activities are organized to scare visitors: covens, tales from the crypt or the Grand Parade Halloween are just some of the many attractions these days can be enjoyed in the park.

For those who wants to  be scared and a have  good time dancing, all clubs in Benidorm have prepared special Halloween parties with costume contests, "scary" drinks and  an atmosphere where everyone should enjoy a fun night out.

Moreover, most  hotels and campsites offer their guests Halloween parties, costume awards and more on this special night.

Where to stay in Benidorm in Halloween?
The accommodation in Benidorm is extensive and it has the possibility to adapt to all tastes, needs and possibilities.

Hotels, hostels or pensions; caravans and bungalows at camping in Benidorm an offer for all tastes and pockets.

Spending Halloween weekend in a campsite in Benidorm can be a perfect alternative for those looking for something different and also at a very reasonable price.

Renting a bungalow, caravan or mobile homes offers many advantages: very comfortable accommodation at a lower price than hotel, freedom of movement and the ability to be in touch with nature while enjoying all the tourist attractions Benidorm offers.  It is a very good option if you are traveling with family or a group of friends.

Camping Villasol
Campsite in Benidorm

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I am going camping. Advantages and disadvantages for the different camping options

Either for a long weekend or for a long holiday many travelers decide to camp.
Spain is a country where camping  is very successful. You can go to a rural campsite in the mountains or you can visit a camping in Benidorm and enjoy the beach or you can go to a campsite near of a theme park such as Parque Warner in Madrid.
Travelers have different options to choose from when they go camping, each one with its advantages and disadvantages, so they can enjoy their rest.


Tent, the cheapest option

For the youngsters or the beginners on "the camping adventure"

Advantages

• The initial budget is the cheapest one of all. It may seem that you have to buy loads of things to have a comfortable stay, but nearly all of them are quite economic and you can buy them second hand if you want to save a bit more money.
• More contact with nature.
• More freedom to look for a camping site due to the cheaper reservation fees compare to the ones for caravans or if you rent a bungalow.
• Normally, the zone for tents is the closest one to the common areas, which will be an advantage for us to enjoy all the facilities from the campsite if we are travelling with children.

Disadvantages

• Setting up can be complicated if we have not to learn to do it before.
• The tent is more uncomfortable to sleep in than a bungalow or a motor caravan.
• The tent will obviously get damage (zip, floor, etc.) easier than a motor home.
• Shower and toilet. You will have to use the common areas in the camping site, so you have to consider the inconvenience that this will cause you.

Caravan/motor home

It is normally the next step that all the campers take from the tent option.

Advantages

• Comfort. In a caravan or motor home you will have the same facilities that you will have at home: toilet, kitchen, wardrobes, beds, etc. And you do not need to set up when you arrive to the camp site.
• Better protection against the bad weather than the one you get with a tent.
• Less space problems, because you do not have to worry about fitting everything in the car boot or in the tow storage box.
• Easier to travel, you do not have the inconvenience of dates for planes or to check in with luggage. You will have everything you need with you, so you will only have to worry about finding a nice place to put your caravan on.

Disadvantages

• The price. A caravan, even a second hand one, is going to cost you for sure more than all you may need to travel with a tent.
• Maintenance. To be able to have a nice journey every time you want to use the caravan it will need some repairs done (electrical items, tyres, humidity problems, etc.).
• As it will happen in a tent, the limited space can cause you some inconvenient.

Bungalow

Mainly all the camping sites offer to their clients the option of renting a bungalow, that will give you the facilities you will get in an apart hotel and the freedom of being in a camp site close to nature.

Advantages

• They are normally for more than 2 people, so they will be perfect if you are travelling in family or with children.
• Although they are more expensive than a tent, they are still cheaper than a motor home. If you look for it with time, you can find some offers, more than anything if you travel in group.
• You do not have to worry about the bad weather or the things you are travelling with.
• You do not need to set up anything, so you will 'save on time'.
• If you are travelling with children, they will be more comfortable to sleep and to have something to eat.

Disadvantages

• They are normally in the farther end of the campsite.
• As they are bigger than a tent or a caravan, you will have to spend more time cleaning them.
• The price could be far more expensive than the one you will pay with a tent, if you want to get good prices you have to look for the offers or reserve with plenty of time.

Camping Villasol

Long Stay Campsite in Benidorm

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