When summer arrives and it's time to plan your vacation, many families ask themselves the same question: camping or hotel? And what used to be a clear decision towards the hotel is now changing. More and more families are opting for camping as their main option to enjoy a different, more authentic vacation, and with a real connection to what matters. But why choose camping when you have hotel options with all the amenities? Below, we explain 5 reasons that explain this change in trend.
Quick comparison: campsite or hotel
| Camping | Hotel | |
| Price | More economical and flexible | Often more expensive |
| Freedom of schedules | Total (you can eat and rest whenever you want) | Limited to the establishment's services |
| Connection with nature | Constant and direct | Limited or non-existent |
| Space for children to play | Spacious and safe | Often reduced or interior |
| Deal | Close and familiar | More impersonal |
1. More freedom for young and old
One of the great attractions of campsites is the open space and freedom of movement they offer. Children can run, play, ride bikes and make friends without their parents having to constantly be on the lookout. The schedules are not strict: you can have breakfast whenever you want, take a nap in the shade of a pine tree, improvise a barbecue or go for a walk at sunset. This flexibility is unthinkable in many hotels, where the day revolves around fixed routines.
In addition, the simple fact of being able to organize yourself at your own pace gives a feeling of real rest, without rushing or schedules. And for many families, this is priceless. To choose a campsite, all you need is a desire to live with more calm and freedom.
2. A natural environment that invites you to disconnect
When you arrive at a campsite like the one in Camping Clara, surrounded by pine trees, nature and next to the beach, everything changes. The rush disappears, the city noises are left behind and a new soundtrack appears: birds, sea breeze and children's laughter. Sleeping listening to the sea, having breakfast under a tree or watching a sunset from the sand are moments that connect adults and children with the present.
This direct contact with nature, increasingly rare in everyday life, has obvious benefits for the emotional well-being, mental health and education of children. It is one of the main reasons to choose camping: because you are not just on vacation, you are living.
3. Savings and options for all budgets
Vacations and budget are two topics that often clash. But at the campsite, there are options for all families. From plots to set up a tent there until bungalows With all the comforts or equipped apartments, you can adapt your stay to your style and financial possibilities.
Plus, since you can cook for yourself, you save on meals. And many campsites, like ours, have a supermarket or restaurant with affordable prices. It's common to see families spending long stays without having to worry about spending too much. Why choose camping? Because it's an option that allows you to enjoy, rest and make plans… without fear at the end of the month.
4. Activities and family atmosphere
Campsites are not just accommodation: they are little worlds where things happen. Children's workshops, gymkhanas, beach activities, theme nights... Everything is designed so that children have a great time and adults can also find moments to disconnect.
Another strong point is the atmosphere: relaxed, welcoming and very familiar. It is common to see repeat families, children who meet up summer after summer and adults who end up making lasting friendships. Camping creates community, much more than any hotel corridor. And this is a strong reason to choose camping: because it makes you feel part of something bigger.
5. Values that are lived, not just explained
In a world where everything goes fast and many things are superficial, camping is a school of life. Here children learn to live together, to share, to respect common spaces, to understand the value of nature and the importance of taking care of it. These are not theoretical lessons: they are real experiences.
Sharing a shower, recycling, helping to set up the tent or preparing dinner as a family are small gestures that leave a mark. Choosing a campsite requires not only a desire to rest, but also to transmit important values that will remain forever in your children's emotional backpack.
What if it rains?
A common question is: what happens if the weather is bad? Well, nothing! Nowadays, campsites have facilities covers, indoor activities and comfortable spaces to spend a pleasant time. In addition, the experience of experiencing the rain from a bungalow or under a well-prepared tent can become an unforgettable adventure.
And you, what do you choose this summer, camping or hotel?
Now that you know the 5 main reasons to choose camping with your family, it's time to take stock: do you want a lively, flexible and value-based experience, or do you prefer the more rigid comforts of a hotel?
A Camping Clara, we await you with shady pitches, charming bungalows and a peaceful atmosphere that will make you fall in love. Here, holidays are natural, close and full of moments that are worth stopping to experience.
Contact us and book your stay. Because maybe this summer you won't just rest... maybe you'll discover a new way to experience your holidays.
