Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Caravanning and Camping Abroad
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: La Manga in Winter Post Reply Post New Topic
24/5/2011 at 9:50pm
 Location: yorkshire
 Outfit: Bailey Autograph 740 Motorhome
View dal5's Profile View Profile   Reply to dal5 Reply   Quote dal5 Quote  
Joined: 15/7/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   92

Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

We are considering going to La Manga in Feb of next year for a couple of months and will be taking our Cocker Spaniel. Advice needed.=

As it is so large would you recommend this site especially with a 3 year old lively dog ( are there walks in the area (without pine trees ) and can they go on the beach in Feb )

Has any one tried the ferry to Santander using the dog friendly cabins...... are they recommended

What route and stop over sites did you use from Santander

What route would you use from Calais.

 



Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!


25/5/2011 at 7:09am
 Location: Ndidis Kraal
 Outfit: Laika Ecovip 100 & Quasar
View happybonzo's Profile View Profile   Reply to happybonzo Reply   Quote happybonzo Quote  
Joined: 20/6/2003

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4046
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 39
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

There you go  if only to get rid of your "blue" face LINK


25/5/2011 at 10:10am
 Location:  Dumfries
 Outfit: 2022 CoachmanVIP 2022 Pilote P696GJ
View neil and lena's Profile View Profile   Reply to neil and lena Reply   Quote neil and lena Quote  
Joined: 18/2/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2370

Site Reviews Total: 51
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 1  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 4
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by dal5 on 24/5/2011

We are considering going to La Manga in Feb of next year for a couple of months and will be taking our Cocker Spaniel. Advice needed.=

As it is so large would you recommend this site especially with a 3 year old lively dog ( are there walks in the area (without pine trees ) and can they go on the beach in Feb )

Has any one tried the ferry to Santander using the dog friendly cabins...... are they recommended

What route and stop over sites did you use from Santander

What route would you use from Calais.

 




Dal5 theres plenty of dog walking along the beach in either direction and in the surrounding area or even on site if you want .
Cant comment on dog friendly cabins but as for overnight stops we used Pico de la Miel just north of Madrid and then its a 6-7 hour run to La Manga


25/5/2011 at 1:08pm
 Location: yorkshire
 Outfit: Bailey Autograph 740 Motorhome
View dal5's Profile View Profile   Reply to dal5 Reply   Quote dal5 Quote  
Joined: 15/7/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   92

Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Happy Bozo !! What's with the Blue face !!!?



Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!


25/5/2011 at 1:33pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View Berriow's Profile View Profile   Reply to Berriow Reply   Quote Berriow Quote  
Joined: 21/12/2010

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3980

Site Reviews Total: 53
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 1

Pity you've got a dog to look after - otherwise I would say forget La Manga - go to Thailand for a month or two, go island hopping down the west coast, drift down into Malaysia, palm trees and tropical white sand beaches all the way, costs of accommodation in bamboo chalets by the beach still cheaper than European camp sites, travel by boats and trains as easy as can be, meet young people all the way instead of being stuck with oldies, much more reliable weather, and Singha beer very palatable as the sun sets. Dogs really do limit you. Spread your wings and fly !


Advertisement



25/5/2011 at 9:30pm
 Location: Charente
 Outfit: Sterling Eccles Jewel Jeep GC
View J and S's Profile View Profile   Reply to J and S Reply   Quote J and S Quote  
Joined: 09/12/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   625

Site Reviews Total: 9
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Bonzo has removed your blue sad face from your post (everyone gets one until someone replies to your post) , the links provided look pretty good, I have not been to La Manga but have friends who go every year and they and others we have spoken too are all very happy with the La Manga winter/spring scene, most people seem to book through C&CC but I am sure CC will do same, I just wish I had time/money to do the same, I would be there like a flash 

 Stew 



-------------
Does it ever get better than spare ribs and chops straight off the BBQ


26/5/2011 at 8:46pm
 Location: yorkshire
 Outfit: Bailey Autograph 740 Motorhome
View dal5's Profile View Profile   Reply to dal5 Reply   Quote dal5 Quote  
Joined: 15/7/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   92

Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

J & S thanks for telling me about that I had forgotten the blue face  when you had no replies. Silly me !!!


Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!


26/5/2011 at 10:18pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered
View arty23's Profile View Profile   Reply to arty23 Reply   Quote arty23 Quote  
Joined: 19/11/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   21

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

You will find loads of people have dogs at La Manga,on the rally this year there was even a social dog walking group.

If you are coming on the rally you will need to book early as it is very popular. Bookings start in late June. [La Manga Rally


26/5/2011 at 10:30pm
 Location: Worcestershire
 Outfit: Bailey Senator Vermont series 5
View dazson's Profile View Profile   Reply to dazson Reply   Quote dazson Quote  
Joined: 22/8/2007

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   378

Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

There is even dog showers.


27/5/2011 at 12:48am
 Location: Charente
 Outfit: Sterling Eccles Jewel Jeep GC
View J and S's Profile View Profile   Reply to J and S Reply   Quote J and S Quote  
Joined: 09/12/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   625

Site Reviews Total: 9
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Please let me win the lottery Then its the big L M for winter

Stew



-------------
Does it ever get better than spare ribs and chops straight off the BBQ


Advertisement



27/5/2011 at 6:38am
 Location: Ndidis Kraal
 Outfit: Laika Ecovip 100 & Quasar
View happybonzo's Profile View Profile   Reply to happybonzo Reply   Quote happybonzo Quote  
Joined: 20/6/2003

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4046
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 39
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by dal5 on 25/5/2011

Happy Bozo !! What's with the Blue face !!!?


When anyone makes a post until it gets a reply there's a blue unhappy "smiley" along side it


Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!


27/5/2011 at 11:56am
 Location: west country
 Outfit: None Entered
View millermicm's Profile View Profile   Reply to millermicm Reply   Quote millermicm Quote  
Joined: 29/3/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4665

Site Reviews Total: 15
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by Berriow on 25/5/2011


Pity you've got a dog to look after - otherwise I would say forget La Manga - go to Thailand for a month or two, go island hopping down the west coast, drift down into Malaysia, palm trees and tropical white sand beaches all the way, costs of accommodation in bamboo chalets by the beach still cheaper than European camp sites, travel by boats and trains as easy as can be, meet young people all the way instead of being stuck with oldies, much more reliable weather, and Singha beer very palatable as the sun sets. Dogs really do limit you. Spread your wings and fly !

Yuk!



-------------
Steve




27/5/2011 at 2:06pm
 Location: West country
 Outfit: VW camper
View minicamper2001's Profile View Profile   Reply to minicamper2001 Reply   Quote minicamper2001 Quote  
Joined: 13/11/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2515
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

We took our dog to la Manga twice in the winter (on C&CC rallies) and it was very easy. The only place she couldn't go was on the beachside terrace. But she could go everywhere else for walks, on the beaches etc, and the bar/cafe along the beach (about a quarter of a mile maybe?) made her very welcome. You will find very few restrictions in Spain. Didn't see any caterpillar nests at La Manga at all.


27/5/2011 at 2:15pm
 Location: Ndidis Kraal
 Outfit: Laika Ecovip 100 & Quasar
View happybonzo's Profile View Profile   Reply to happybonzo Reply   Quote happybonzo Quote  
Joined: 20/6/2003

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4046
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 39
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by dazson on 26/5/2011
There is even dog showers.
Are these the enclosed cabinet type? I saw some Spanish &^%$^%s put their cat in one at Eroski in Velez Malaga



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravanning and Camping Abroad - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














6889 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder