Camping La Roubine: Environmental Protection in Action
This 5-star French campsite actively incorporates sustainability into their daily routine. They don’t stop at sustainable energy and water, either, but also take an eco-friendly approach to sanitation and maintenance. Heat pumps, solar energy, biodegradable products, recycling, electric vehicles, and much more are all standard at La Roubine. That doesn’t mean that you’ll have to do without any luxuries while you’re here: With an infrared sauna, a jacuzzi, the Biotiful Spa, a swimming pool and a wide range of sports to choose from, so you’ll be able to relax and totally enjoy your holidays. Plus, the site’s location at the entrance to the Gorges de l'Ardèche is absolutely stunning.
Picture: Camping La Roubine - 2 people, a motorhome and electricity starts at around €30
Tiliguerta Glamping & Camping Village: Sustainable Tourism in Paradise
You might think you’ve arrived in paradise when you get to Costa Rei on Sardinia. White beaches that stretch out for miles, Caribbean-like waters and mountains sprawled out behind dunes are all sure to give you that perfect holiday feeling. Tiliguerta Glamping & Camping is committed to protecting this slice of paradise by making sustainable and responsible ecotourism possible. The site uses the shade as effectively as possible to minimise the use of air conditioners, and the rental accommodations were built with wood from certified forests. They also only clean with biodegradable cleaning agents. Measures like these ensure that you can camp sustainably in this gorgeous environment.
Picture: Tiliguerta Glamping & Camping - 2 people, a motorhome and electricity starts at €22.50
Camping Kovacine: Naturist Seaside Camping
Camping Kovacine is right on the sea, in the northern part of the Croatian island, Cres. Visitors of Kovacine camp on sandy ground under olive trees and conifers. The site has over 1,000 pitches and accommodations; about 250 of these are in the nudist area of the campsite. The site has been recognised with the Ecocamping award, the Green Key label and the Blue Flag — these awards show that Kovacine meets criteria related to sustainability and environmental protection. The campsite also only uses green electricity from renewable sources. This site has so much to offer: A fantastic seaside location, naturism and sustainability!
Picture: Camping Kovacine - 2 people, a motorhome and electricity starts at €25.00
Agri-Campsite Madonna di Pogi: A Countryside Jewel
Agri-Campsite Madonna di Pogi is set in a tranquil, rural environment in Tuscany: Become one with nature by swimming in the private lake, going on a walk or relaxing in a hammock. In addition to rental caravans, there are tent pitches, wooden huts and motorhome pitches available. The motorhome pitches are undivided and located in the woods. The goal at Madonna di Pogi is to manage everything in an ecologically sustainable way. For example, they use energy-saving technologies, grey water is reused to water the nursery, and they recycle as much as possible. From organic eggs in the morning to organic vegetables from the site’s own garden in the evening, you’ll even eat sustainably here!
Picture: Agri-Campsite Madonna di Pogi - 2 people, a motorhome and electricity starts at €20
Replerhof: Family Holidays at the Base of the Großvenediger Mountain
Replerhof in East Tyrol, with its affiliated organic farm, is particularly perfect for unforgettable family holidays. The site has so much on offer here, all year round! An indoor pool, a spa, and physiotherapy in the great outdoors will help adults totally unwind, while kids have countless opportunities to run wild. The site also has a family activity programme, a babysitting service and child care. Things are relatively calm on the site's 18 pitches; the real action happens at the Replerhof Hotel. 100% green electricity, regional and organic food, renewable energy creation and other sustainability measures round out a perfect family holiday in the mountains.
Picture: Replerhof - 2 people, a motorhome and electricity starts at €22
Uhlenköper-Camp: All-Around Ecological Camping by the Lüneburg Heath
Eco-camping fans will love it here: The Uhlenköper-Camp in Uelzen operates in an ecological and sustainable way, making environmentally friendly tourism possible. They’ve even been presented with numerous awards including the EU-EcoLabel and the ECOCAMPING award to prove it! They only use certifiably green electricity, with solar panels generating renewable energy. The site also recycles water and has its own buyback centre. Plus, all the food is organic, and the natural outdoor pool has no chlorine or other chemical additives in it. The premium pitches are fully equipped: Each has their own water supply, wastewater disposal, electric hook-up and cable TV hook-up. The Uhlenköper-Camp is also the perfect starting point for canoe trips and biking tours.
Picture: Uhlenköper-Camp - 2 people, a motorhome and electricity starts at €22
Casas Novas de Palmeira: Rustic Eco-Camping in the Southwest of Portugal
The German couple, Esta and Nils, have created a space for rest and relaxation at Casas Novas de Palmeira. They want to share this place with people who enjoy the peace and tranquillity of nature as much as they do. Unlike typical sanitary facilities, this campsite has a forest bathroom with an outdoor shower, two dry toilets and an area with sinks. The campsite only uses renewable energy. There are no electric hook-ups or waste disposal for motorhomes here, but you’ll get to spend time in the shadows of acacias and palm trees. Plus, you’ll be close to nature and get to enjoy a sense of freedom that you can’t find just anywhere.
Picture: Casas Novas de Palmeira - 2 people in a motorhome starts at €12
Camping la Venise Verte: An Ecological and Sustainable 4-Star Campsite
In the heart of the Marais Poitevin, in western France, is Camping La Venise Verte, a campsite certified with the EU Ecolabel. The site’s goal is to be sustainable and to protect the gorgeous nature that surrounds it. Its environmentally friendly concept is a draw for more and more ecotourists. Not only does the site ensure that its visitors consciously interact with nature responsibly, but it also relies on renewable energy and green electricity for its infrastructure. There are cosy rental accommodations, pitches and glamping accommodations available, and the stress of everyday life will quickly melt away when you get a glimpse of the beautiful area that surrounds the campsite.
Picture: Camping La Venise Verte
Upes Dizvietas: Natural Beauty in the Heart of Latvia
In one of the most rural areas of Latvia is Camping Upes Dizvietas, a holiday complex in the Daugavas Loki Nature Park. The camp has a variety of overnight accommodations and is right on the bank of the Daugava, the largest river in the country. Whether you prefer camping in a motorhome, tent or in the hayloft, you’re sure to feel right at home here as you go on long walks in the area or explore the site’s farm. Starry nights around the campfire and the view across the seemingly endless expanse makes up for any missing luxuries. Plus, in addition to this ecologically sustainable campsite, the owner of the site also runs Latvia Outdoor. His main goal here is to encourage active experiences in Latvian landscapes.
Camping Stover Strand: Family-Friendly and Sustainable
Thirty hectares of campsite grounds with pitches on the bank of the Elbe or right behind the dyke: Camping Stover Strand International has accommodations for every type of camper. The site is very family-friendly, and it has the ECOCAMPING certification because the operators use the latest technologies and ecological processes in its infrastructure. A modern chemical disposal point for chemical toilets is just the cherry on top! The ADFC (General German Biking Club) considers Camping Stover Strand to be the most bicycle-friendly campsite, which encourages countless campers to leave their car behind and explore the area by bike. The gorgeous location by the Elbe certainly makes the tiring journey worthwhile.
Wheems Organic Farm: Camping Between Orchards and Chicken Coops
The land at Wheems Bothy & Camping is used primarily for ecologically and organically raising crops and livestock for a local market, but travellers can also camp on the site in tents, caravans, motorhomes or spend the night in one of the rental accommodations. Located on South Ronaldsay, a part of the Scottish archipelago, Orkney, every part of the farm and campsite was landscaped in a careful and conscious way. Campers feel close to nature here, as they look out over the white sandy beaches and steep cliffs, and the sky seems to stretch out endlessly, in a way almost unlike anywhere else in Europe. Plus, campers can purchase farm-fresh produce right on-site and immediately use it to make tasty, organic meals.
Picture: Wheems Bothy & Camping, A motorhome up to 6 m, plus 2 people: €15
As you can see, Europe has a large and diverse selection of green campsites available. You can find even more campsites on camping.info, some of which you can even book online directly. We’ve also put together 9 Tips for Sustainable Camping for you, so you can enjoy an eco-friendly holiday without breaking the bank.
