Camping Club Mar Estang
Camping Club Mar Estang is a lovely campsite which lies a short stroll away from the resort of Canet Plage and a mere 100 metres from a beautiful safe sandy beach.
The campsite is perfect for families looking for a great beach holiday location in the south of France whilst also boasting a great range of facilities and activities.
Why we recommend booking Camping Club Mar Estang:
- Good campsite facilities.
- Wonderful swimming pool complex.
- Lovely location in the south of France.
- Plenty of places to visit nearby.
- Lovely beach right on the doorstep
Camping Club Mar Estang has a wonderful swimming pool complex. It offers visitors a perfect tropical paradise filled with plenty of plants, palm trees and places to sunbathe. You’ll also find 6 excellent swimming pools, slides and even a jacuzzi.
To compliment the great swimming pool complex, you’ll also find a great range of activities on offer. These include a gym, tennis, diving lessons and cycle hire.
The restaurant at Camping Club Mar Estang provides visitors with a lovely range of different foods. However, if none of those take your fancy then a short 5 minute walk into Canet Plage will provide you with a whole multitude of different restaurants and bars. There you can sit back, enjoy a meal and watch the world go by!
Whether you’re looking for a campsite with a good swimming pool complex, a campsite near to a wonderful beach or a campsite with a good selection of activities, you’ll love Club Mar Estang.
Distance to Camping Club Mar Estang campsite:
- Zeebrugge: 1154km
- Caen Ouistreham: 987km
- Calais: 1155km
- Dieppe: 1011km
- Le Havre: 999km
- Oostende: 1156km
- St Malo: 994km
- Roscoff: 1085km
- Santander: 693km
- Bilbao: 594km
Things to see near to Camping Club Mar Estang
Whilst staying at Camping Club Mar Estang campsite why not find out what the local area has to offer. Exploring nearby towns and places of interest is a great way of making the most of your holiday in France.
Reserve Africaine de Sigean
Take a drive 54km to the north of Camping Club Mar Estang and you’ll come across one of the best animal parks in the south of France. Reserve Africaine de Sigean covers an area of approximately 300 acres and is open 365 days a year.
Opened in 1974 this wonderful reserve is home to over 3800 animals from around the world, covering an enormous variety of species. The park is separated into different areas depending upon the animals natural environment with woodland, scrubland and lagoons all being present. There are opportunities to see animals either on foot or during a drive through area. On your trip to the reserve you’ll see animals such as antelopes, bears, giraffes, rhinos, elephants, alligators, lions, chimpanzees and birds including ibis, flamingos, pelicans and storks. Make sure you plan to go to the reserve for the whole day to ensure you see all the animals. There’s a picnic area at the park if you want to take food or failing that there’s a restaurant and snack bar already on site!
Villefranche de Conflent
Villefranche de Conflent is a wonderful town which lies at the junction of two rivers. It is approximately 65km to the west of Camping Club Mar Estang.
The town is a UNESCO world heritage site and is also “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France” one of the most beautiful villages in France!
The original town dates back to the 11th Century, however the towns fortifications were substantially upgraded in the 17th Century under Vauban’s guidance along with the construction of Fort Liberia.
Along with the stunning history, Villefranche de Conflent contains many different shops including traditional bakeries, leather workers, potters and goldsmiths but to name a few. Whilst in the town we recommend you also take a journey on the little yellow train, (Petit Train Jaune) where you’ll be able to enjoy some truly marvellous scenery of the upper valley in which the La Tet river lies.
Collioure
Collioure is a picturesque village and port that lies just 15 miles from the Spanish border and 23km to the south of Camping Club Mar Estang.
There is plenty to see in Collioure including the church of Notre Dame des Anges, the Chateau Royal de Collioure (castle) and the old fishing village. Many of the quaint cottages are painted in a variety of colours which has led to a variety of artists visiting Collioure over the years.
The church is at the northern edge of the harbour, on a small headland and boasts a wonderfully ornate alter. The Chateau Royal de Collioure is located at the other end of the beach and is quite a sight. It was constructed in the 13th Century and was home to both the Templars and also the Kings of Majorca. Entry prices into the Chateau are very reasonable and you can get some really good photos from inside.
Perpignan
Perpignan is the nearest city to Camping Club Mar Estang. Furthermore it is also the last major city along the coast before you reach the Spanish border. Perpignan lies just 15km to the west of the campsite and is well worth a visit if you fancy a day out.
As Perpignan is so close to the Spanish border there’s a lovely mix of both French and Catalan food, culture and history within the city.
Perpignan throughout it’s history has been both the capital of Roussillon itself and also the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. The Spanish twist can be seen clearly within many of the buildings and architecture of the city. The Palais des Rois de Majorque is a lovely building which was built in the 13th Century and was once the residence of the king. Le Castillet was built in the 14th Century and is home to a museum focusing on Catalonian art and can be found in the centre of town. As with many of the larger cities in France, Perpignan boasts a great variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. These range from traditional craft shops and quaint restaurants to the more modern shops and food establishments.