La Manga
From £8.75
To £17.25
From £8.75
To £17.25
Overview
La Manga resort, the beautiful coastal area of Calblanque, fishing villages such as Cabo de Palos, and several golf courses are close by, while the whole region is reported to have the lowest average rainfall in Europe.
Rally here 20 Sep 2019 - 1 Apr 2020.
Any dates you book during our rally period will be booked as part of the rally, enjoying any special rally prices, but there is no obligation to take part in any of the rally activities.
Walking and cycling in the locality are popular occupations among members here, but it’s also a great site for simply relaxing, with the convivial tapas bar on the beach a favourite spot for passing the time. Our most popular site, this winter La Manga will have been welcoming Club members for 22 years, and offers rallying from early autumn right through into spring. The peak period is December to mid-March, while other times are generally quieter, although during Semana Santa (Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday), the campsite and the local area are likely to be very busy as Spanish campers come to celebrate. During this week local celebrations can last well into the night and provide an insight into how Spanish people love a fiesta. For long stays during the peak period (Christmas through to mid-March), early booking for your full intended length of stay is essential.
Location:
Beach setting on the Mar Menor lagoon, just outside the Mediterranean resort of La Manga del Mar Menor.
- La Manga del Mar Menor centre 3 miles
- Cabo de Palos 3 miles
- Cartagena 18 miles
- Murcia 40 miles
- Alicante 68 miles
Local transport (2018): Three La Manga-Cartagena buses call daily at the campsite, with more daily, from Playa Honda (500m, no proper pathway); train station 4 miles serving Los Nietos to Cartagena; Mar Menor ferry runs from La Manga across the Mar Menor and takes cycles.
Pitches:
Total pitches: 1800. Most stays outside rally dates, in adjacent areas K and I/J • Standard pitches up to 84m², maximum unit length 8.5m, in K • Units 8.5m-10m long, or stays under 7 nights, may be allocated easy access pitches on the edge of K, with kerbed edge, next to the site’s one-way access road, opposite boules pitches and rally social room • Few pitches are available in I/J, up to 96m², maximum advised unit length 12m (manoeuvring can be tight) • All pitches gravel with 10A electricity, water and drainage, separated by mature hedges of varying heights, with some shade to pitches
Worth noting:
- Dogs allowed
- BBQs permitted on pitches
- Chalets available – call for details
- Caravan and motorhome storage about €35.00/month (book at reception)
- Electricity: 10A, 6kWh per day average over whole stay included; extra usage €0.40/kWh, payable on site. Metered electricity prices subject to change.
- Watersports
- Internet room
- Run by the Martínez family
- CDP
Site Accessibility:
Dedicated accessible facilities - There is a shower/toilet cubicle in both male and female sections of the wash block in K area (not L or I/J); max 110m from any rally pitch; access via single sex wash block; ramp to wash block; step to reception; ramp to bar and restaurant; level access to phone; step to pool; ramp to shop; gently sloping terrain, gravel roadways. Please advise us if there is anyone with a disability in your party, so that we may advise the campsite and/or Rally Stewards accordingly.
Facilities
Key facilities
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Flushing toilet
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Showers
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Wi-fi (Other provider)
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Swimming pool
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Shop
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Restaurant / Takeaway
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Washbasins
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Motorhome service point
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Site Facilities
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Jacuzzi
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Sauna
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Drying room
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Flushing toilet
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Motorhome service point
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Showers
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Washbasins
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Washing Machines
Site Features
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ATM
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Cycle Hire
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Wi-fi (Other provider)
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Shop
Activities
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Boules
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Fitness Room
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Indoor Pool
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Snacks
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Swimming pool
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Tennis
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Restaurant / Takeaway
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Public House / Bar
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Need help with booking? Call our reservation team 024 7642 2024
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From:
20/09/2019
To:
01/04/2020
Rally Stewards will be Gerry and Trish Newton. While autumn is generally less busy than the winter period, a good programme of activities is usual, with more and more members discovering the benefits of a warm early autumn break. The rally builds in popularity to the peak period, usually from Christmas to mid-March, when the area is bustling with visitors from across Europe, the site is in very high demand, and early booking for your full intended stay is essential. Typical rally activities (subject to demand) may include seasonal rally balls, theme meal nights, fancy dress nights and shows by ralliers, craft sessions, line dancing, yoga, quiz evenings, games nights, boules, skuttles, BBQs, walks, hikes, bike rides, distillery or bodega trips, excursions to places of interest, bonfire night and New Year's Eve fireworks, and more.
A valid Camping Card International (CCI), available from the Club, is required for all our overseas rallies.
Christmas Day Lunch: €35 per person. Book by 29 Nov. Cream of vegetable soup OR Garden salad OR Tomato stuffed with seafood and pineapple in Marie-Rose sauce. Traditional roast turkey dinner OR Baked salmon with tartar sauce OR Nut roast served with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes. Traditional Christmas pudding OR Fresh fruit cocktail with ice cream. Wine and water. Coffee or tea. Cava, Christmas crackers, mince pies and Spanish sweets. Music for dancing.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance: €45 per person. Book by 29 Nov. Welcome drink. Bread and aioli. Mediterranean salad. Cream of asparagus soup OR Melon and ham. Lamb shank OR Steak 'Diane' OR Cod au gratin in cheese sauce OR Vegetable lasagna, with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes. Banana split OR Profiteroles with chocolate sauce. Wine and water. Coffee or tea. Cava, party bag, music for dancing.
Please book festive meals when booking your rally, including £17.25 per person non-refundable deposit. Access is then by ticket only, available when you pay the balance of €15 (Christmas) or €25 (New Year) per person on site. Menus and prices may be subject to change.
Rally Pitches
Rally pitches approx. 145 (subject to demand), in adjacent areas K and I/J. Standard pitches up to 84m², maximum unit length 8.5m, in K. Units 8.5m-10m long, or stays under 7 nights, may be allocated easy access pitches on the edge of K, with kerbed edge, next to the site’s one-way access road, opposite boules pitches and rally social room. Few pitches are available in I/J, up to 96m², maximum advised unit length 12m (manoeuvring can be tight). All pitches gravel with 10A electricity, water and drainage, separated by mature hedges of varying heights, with some shade to pitches. Furthest I/J pitches are within 200m of Rally Stewards’ pitches and dedicated accessible facilities. For K, outside the peak period, there may be a choice of pitch, with pitch allocation by the Rally Stewards in consultation with site reception. For I/J, there is never normally a choice. In peak periods it may be difficult for units travelling together to be pitched together.
Rally Tips
This large rally is a favourite and extremely popular, and members should book the maximum stay required. Arriving early or extending your stay on site may not be possible, especially in January and February but even during other periods, with any such extensions to be made at reception via the Rally Stewards and charged at the full public tariff. Christmas to mid-March: early booking essential.
The campsite is in an area with a great deal to offer, and the rally usually varies in character from the autumn (which is now becoming more and more popular), through the Christmas and New Year festivities, and then into the peak in January to mid-March. In quieter times, at the discretion of the Rally Stewards, some activities may be opened up to other campers, so as to ensure their viability. Conversely, space may be at a premium for some activities (perhaps rally dinners, for example), which may operate on a ticket-only basis. The rally is complemented by a full programme of site-organised excursions, fitness activities and social events. To try out a first visit, we recommend a stay of at least two weeks, as any ticketed events (especially during the peak) often sell out 7 days beforehand.
Reception and supermarket 350m away from centre of area K. Pool bar function room adjacent to main rally area K. Mirador main function room, bar and restaurant all next to the beach, 750m from the centre of area K.