Top 10 of the most beautiful campsites in Europe

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From the sunny shores of the Mediterranean to the cool Northern reaches of Sweden, here are our choices for the best and most beautiful places to camp in Europe (in no particular order)…

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Swansea is a top surfing destination and Hillend, located on the Gower Peninsula of Wales is Britain’s first designated area of outstanding natural beauty.

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Located within the grounds of a medieval farmhouse, the pitches at this campsite are attractively arranged on original terraces, looking down into a picturesque valley.

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Found deep within one of the most picturesque regions of France, the Château de Lacomté Country Club is an adults only site.

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One of the most underrated wine countries in the world; the Douro Valley region is beautiful, spacious, and best experienced by hiring a camper van.

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Top 10 of the most beautiful campsites in Europe

From the sunny shores of the Mediterranean to the cool Northern reaches of Sweden, here are our choices for the best and most beautiful places to camp in Europe (in no particular order)…

Swansea is a top surfing destination and Hillend, located on the Gower Peninsula of Wales is Britain’s first designated area of outstanding natural beauty.

Hillend Campsite, Swansea, Wale

Located within the grounds of a medieval farmhouse, the pitches at this campsite are attractively arranged on original terraces, looking down into a picturesque valley.

Le Val de Cantobre in Aveyron, France

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Cala Llevado, Spain

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Mala Milna in Hvar, Croatia

Found deep within one of the most picturesque regions of France, the Château de Lacomté Country Club is an adults only site.

Château de Lacomté Country Club, Lot and Dordogne Valley, France

One of the most underrated wine countries in the world; the Douro Valley region is beautiful, spacious, and best experienced by hiring a camper van.

Wild Camping in Douro Valley, Portugal

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