{"id":1220,"date":"2026-09-30T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:00:00","slug":"areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar\/","title":{"rendered":"Seaside motorhome areas in southern Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seaside motorhome areas in southern Spain are concentrated on the Andalusian coast: on the Costa del Sol there are beachside aires in Torrox-Costa and La Cala del Moral (M\u00e1laga), and the Andalusian regional government's public network of aires in ports has seafront spaces in Caleta de V\u00e9lez, Barbate, Chipiona and Ayamonte. On the Costa Tropical and the Costa de la Luz, a few campsites and overnight areas just metres from the sand complete the list.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is also meant for those coming from France, Germany or the Netherlands looking for their \u201caire de camping-car en bord de mer\u201d. We only include places we've checked against official sources, with what they offer and the distance from Milucar, in Torrox-Costa.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First things first: aire, campsite and car park in Spain<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What you'd call an <em>aire de camping-car<\/em> in France can be three different things here:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Motorhome aire or overnight area.<\/strong> A site where you can sleep in the motorhome and use the service point. In Andalusia, registered ones have a number in the Andalusian Tourism Register and are listed on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andalucia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">andalucia.org<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Service point.<\/strong> Just for filling up with water and emptying; you can't always stay the night.<\/li><li><strong>Campsite.<\/strong> Takes motorhomes, caravans and tents, with more facilities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the street or in a car park you can park, but not camp. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgt.es\/muevete-con-seguridad\/conoce-las-normas-de-trafico\/normativa-general\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DGT (Spanish traffic authority) instruction on motorhomes<\/a> sums it up like this: you're parked if the vehicle only touches the ground with its wheels, you don't put out an awning, tables or chairs and you don't discharge anything. And on the beach itself, which is coastal public land, camping is penalised under the Coastal Law (Ley de Costas) with a minimum of 40 euros per square metre per day, as the same instruction notes. So by the sea, the sensible choice is an aire or a campsite.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vista desde la cabina de una autocaravana mirando al mar a trav\u00e9s del parabrisas a primera hora de la ma\u00f1ana\" class=\"wp-image-1217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-2-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Costa del Sol: seaside motorhome areas in M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Milucar, Torrox-Costa<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our aire is at Avenida del Pe\u00f1oncillo 61, next to the N-340 coast road, with the beach less than 100 metres away. We're open 365 days a year and in low season there's a discount from 30 nights, something those who spend the winter here really appreciate.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241212-WA0036-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Autocaravana en Milucar, Torrox-Costa, con palmeras y vista al mar\" class=\"wp-image-683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241212-WA0036-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241212-WA0036-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241212-WA0036-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241212-WA0036-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241212-WA0036.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Front-row \u201cBalc\u00f3n\u201d pitches with water and drainage on the pitch, pitches of around 50 m\u00b2 and XL pitches for motorhomes up to about 12 m.<\/li><li>16 A electricity with a CEE plug and meter, Wi-Fi included, service point for emptying and filling.<\/li><li>Showers, professional washing machine and dryer, fenced site with cameras and pets welcome (maximum two per pitch).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00c1rea M\u00e1laga Beach, La Cala del Moral<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Facing the beach at La Cala del Moral, east of M\u00e1laga city and about ten minutes from the historic centre, according to its <a href=\"https:\/\/en.andalucia.org\/listing\/m%c3%a1laga-beach-overnight-area\/14330101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official listing<\/a> (CM\/MA\/00087). On its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.areamalagabeach.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> it advertises front-row pitches, year-round opening, electricity, water filling and emptying, showers and pets allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-foto-1.jpg\" alt=\"Autocaravanas aparcadas en primera l\u00ednea junto al paseo de la playa en el \u00c1rea M\u00e1laga Beach, en La Cala del Moral\" class=\"wp-image-1218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-foto-1.jpg 880w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-foto-1-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-foto-1-768x655.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-foto-1-14x12.jpg 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: \u00c1rea M\u00e1laga Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">El Rinc\u00f3n, Rinc\u00f3n de la Victoria<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About 500 metres from the beach, with 35 spaces, 24-hour security, washing machine, dryer and Wi-Fi, open all year according to its <a href=\"https:\/\/en.andalucia.org\/listing\/el-rinc%c3%b3n-overnight-camping-area\/14265101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official listing<\/a> (CM\/MA\/00078). You'll find more options in the province, including inland, in our <a href=\"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/areas-autocaravanas-malaga\/\">comparison of motorhome areas in M\u00e1laga<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The network of aires in Andalusian ports<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Andalusian Public Ports Agency has set up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puertosdeandalucia.es\/actividad\/actividad\/red-andaluza-de-areas-de-autocaravanas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andalusian Network of Motorhome Areas<\/a>, with parking areas reserved for motorhomes inside its ports, run by Ipark. They operate 24 hours a day, all year round, with a barrier and number-plate recognition, and you can book by the day on their website or app. Payment is by card only. According to each aire's listing, water, grey and black water disposal, showers and WC are included, and electricity (6 A) is optional. There's no Wi-Fi or laundry, and washing your vehicle is not allowed.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Port<\/th><th>Province<\/th><th>Spaces<\/th><th>Max. length<\/th><th>From Milucar<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/iparksa.com\/ipark-caravanas-caleta-de-velez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleta de V\u00e9lez<\/a><\/td><td>Malaga<\/td><td>33<\/td><td>8 m (2 spaces for 10 m)<\/td><td>About 12 km \/ 15 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/iparksa.com\/ipark-caravanas-barbate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barbate<\/a><\/td><td>C\u00e1diz<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>10 m<\/td><td>About 268 km \/ 3 h 30 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/iparksa.com\/ipark-autocaravanas-chipiona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chipiona<\/a><\/td><td>C\u00e1diz<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>8 m (23 spaces for 10 m)<\/td><td>About 312 km \/ 3 h 50 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/iparksa.com\/ipark-autocaravanas-ayamonte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ayamonte<\/a><\/td><td>Huelva<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>10 m<\/td><td>About 393 km \/ 4 h 40 min<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-foto-2.jpg\" alt=\"Plazas para autocaravanas en el \u00e1rea del puerto deportivo de Chipiona, con pinos al fondo\" class=\"wp-image-1219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-foto-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-foto-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-foto-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-foto-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-foto-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/milucar.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/areas-autocaravanas-junto-al-mar-foto-2-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ipark (Red Andaluza de \u00c1reas de Autocaravanas)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Costa Tropical, Almer\u00eda and Costa de la Luz<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Costa Tropical (Granada)<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Camping Cerro Gordo<\/strong>, in La Herradura: the entrance is 25 metres from the beach and it's open all year, according to its <a href=\"https:\/\/en.andalucia.org\/listing\/camping-cerro-gordo\/1867101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official listing<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Camping Don Cactus<\/strong>, in Carchuna (Motril): right by the beach, with a motorhome service point and long-stay rates from September to June (see its<a href=\"https:\/\/en.andalucia.org\/listing\/camping-don-cactus\/1012101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official listing<\/a>).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Almer\u00eda<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Cabo de Gata-N\u00edjar Natural Park, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.andalucia.org\/listing\/cabo-de-gata-overnight-camping-area\/14049101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cabo de Gata Camper Park<\/a> (Cabo de Gata to San Jos\u00e9 road, km 15) is open 365 days a year. It's not on the seafront, but it's a good base for the coves of M\u00f3nsul, Genoveses or Los Muertos.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Costa de la Luz (C\u00e1diz)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as the port aires at Barbate and Chipiona, the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.andalucia.org\/listing\/ca%c3%b1os-de-meca-overnight-area\/14319101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ca\u00f1os de Meca overnight area<\/a> is about 150 metres from the beach, next to the natural park and near the Trafalgar lighthouse. Its listing mentions toilets and showers, laundry, a washing-up sink and a kiosk selling basics.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose a seaside aire<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>For winter<\/strong>, the Mediterranean coast (M\u00e1laga, Granada and Almer\u00eda) usually has slightly milder winters than the Atlantic coast, and around the Strait of Gibraltar it's often windy. You can compare them in our article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/clima-costa-del-sol-invierno-autocaravana\/\">Costa del Sol climate month by month<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>For long stays<\/strong>, look for metered electricity, laundry facilities and monthly discounts. The port aires charge per 24-hour period and have no laundry.<\/li><li><strong>For large motorhomes<\/strong>, check the maximum length: at several port aires most spaces are for vehicles up to 8 m.<\/li><li><strong>For getting around without the motorhome<\/strong>, choose somewhere with a bus nearby. Buses run from Torrox-Costa to M\u00e1laga and Granada.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you're planning the whole winter, have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/invernar-en-autocaravana-sur-de-espana\/\">comparison of areas for wintering in southern Spain<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Milucar: the coast within easy reach<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Milucar is on the eastern Costa del Sol, at exit 940 of the A-7 (Torrox\/C\u00f3mpeta). From here Nerja is about 7 km away, Almu\u00f1\u00e9car about 30 km, central M\u00e1laga about 52 km and the airport about 69 km. The bus stops in front of the aire, and ALSA buses run from Torrox-Costa bus station to M\u00e1laga and Granada. If you're coming from France along the Mediterranean coast, the last stretch on the A-7 leaves you practically at the gate.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you sleep in a motorhome on the beach in Spain?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Camping on the beach, no: the Coastal Law penalises it on coastal public land. Parking in a nearby car park is possible if you don't put anything out and the local by-law allows it. To sleep by the sea with peace of mind, use an aire or a campsite.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which seaside motorhome areas are open in winter?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Milucar is open 365 days a year, as are the aires in the Andalusian port network. The official listings for \u00c1rea M\u00e1laga Beach, El Rinc\u00f3n, Camping Cerro Gordo, Camping Don Cactus and Cabo de Gata Camper Park also state year-round opening.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need to book?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In winter, which is peak motorhome season on the Costa del Sol, it's a good idea to book, and also at Easter and in summer. At Milucar the minimum stay when booking in advance is two nights.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What plug do I need at Spanish aires?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The usual one is the blue CEE camping plug. At Milucar the hook-up is 16 A with a CEE plug and the box can be up to 15 metres away, so bring a long cable.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do seaside aires accept dogs?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of the ones we mention do, with conditions. At Milucar up to two pets per pitch are accepted (not all breeds), and next to the Torrox lighthouse there's the dog beach, where dogs can run off the lead and swim.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The sea less than 100 metres away<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you're looking for a seaside motorhome aire in southern Spain for a few days or the whole winter, we're waiting for you at Milucar 365 days a year. Check availability and <a href=\"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/reservar\/\">book your pitch<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>D\u00f3nde dormir con la autocaravana frente al mar en Andaluc\u00eda: \u00e1reas a pie de playa en la Costa del Sol, la red p\u00fablica de \u00e1reas en puertos y opciones en la Costa Tropical, Almer\u00eda y la Costa de la Luz.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1216,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1220","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guias-practicas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1220","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1220"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1220\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1216"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1220"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1220"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1220"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}