Janneke
July 2023
Family with children, various ages
Gezellige mooie camping. Elke dag animatie, geweldige supermarkt die de hele dag open is.
En natuurlijk dichtbij het strand
Playa Bara *****
General information
A tropical surprise on the Spanish coast
This charming family campsite is located in a botanical garden on Spain’s Costa Dorada. That means a camping holiday in a completely tropical ambiance. The area around Playa Bara offers every amenity. There is a large supermarket with products from Spain and many other countries, restaurants, a takeaway restaurant, (snack) bars, cash machine and gift shop. You can even get newspapers from home!The campsite is located near the town of Roda de Barà, between Barcelona and Tarragona. You can swim and sunbathe in a relaxed way in and around the swimming pool which is surrounded by palm trees. If you want to relax after a busy day, there is a sauna and beauty centre. What a wonderful way to round off a day on holiday in Spain.
If you prefer to go to the beach, you can walk to the extensive sandy beach at Roda de Barà from the campsite. This beach is renowned for the quality of its water and the clean, beautiful sand. Not surprising that it’s known as the ‘golden coast’. You can also try snorkelling, windsurfing and water skiing here.
Roman remains
You might get the feeling you are stepping back into Ancient Rome at Playa Bara. That’s not surprising, as the town of Tarragona, full of Roman monuments, is close by. You can see a real Roman amphitheatre and a large Roman aqueduct here. You will see Roman elements on the campsite too, but fortunately these are more modern. The swimming pool with a large sunbathing terrace around it looks a bit like an amphitheatre. The campsite also has a small real amphitheatre where you can watch performances.A hinterland full of variety
There’s plenty to see in the surrounding area for those who want more than just sea and sand. The attractive fishing village of Roc de Sant Gaieta is just a couple of kilometres from the campsite, while the cities of Barcelona and Montserrat are a bit further away. A car trip along one of the many golden beaches in the vicinity is also enjoyable, and you’ll understand immediately why it is called the Golden Coast. A trip out to one of the theme and water parks in the area will be fun for the whole family.From craft to sport
You don’t need to be bored while on holiday at this campsite. Extensive entertainment is provided throughout the season and excursions are organised for all ages; art and craft afternoons, discos for young and old, sports events, cooking lessons and even professional shows and musicals.If you want, you can do something with the whole family. You can use the fitness room, minigolf course and tennis courts at the campsite, or you can enjoy the large swimming pools. They come in various sizes and are suitable for the very youngest to the very biggest! Your children will love the swimming pool with slides while you enjoy a drink on the sun terrace.
Average score: 8.0
Score from 2 reviews. All reviews
Our favourable booking conditions
- Just 15% deposit
- Balance 5 weeks prior to arrival
- Payment in instalments possible
- Loyalty programme: SunBonus
Availability
Detail information about this campsite
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Total score
8.0 Score from 2 reviewsLocation
Location
Playa Bara
Ctra N340 km 1183
43883 - Roda de Barà
Spain
Distance from Dover: 1,467 km
Coordinates: 41°10'20"N 1°28'10"E
Situation of campsite
- Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
- distance: 0 km
- Distance to the sea (max. 10 km)
- distance: 0.1 km
- Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
- distance: 8 km
Be a conscious traveller
How much CO2 will you be emitting with this trip? We calculate that for you (departing from Dover). Make a conscious choice by choosing greener transport options and decrease your CO2 emissions immediately.
How are CO2 emissions calculated? We base our calculations on a family of four persons. We calculate the following amount of emissions per person:
Train: 0.03 kg per kilometre
Car: 0.137 kg per kilometre
Airplane: from 0.59 kg to 1.04 kg per kilometre, depending on the distance
A lower CO2 emission is better for the environment. Will you choose an experience that is significant?
Map
Layout
View the map of Playa Bara here. You can also download the map as pdf.
Facilities
Facilities
General information
The facilities are checked each year by an ACSI inspector in the period May to September. Unfortunately, changes made at the camp site after the inspector's visit cannot be ruled out.
- Period of opening
- 03-04-2025 till 28-09-2025
- Area
- 14.5 ha
- Altitude
- 7m
- Total number of pitches
- 1060
The facilities are checked each year by an ACSI inspector in the period May to September. Unfortunately, changes made at the camp site after the inspector's visit cannot be ruled out.
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Wifi/ Internet
- Wifi 80-100% coverage
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Swimming
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Outdoor swimming pool
- surface area: 280 m2
- Heated: Yes
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Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area: 80 m2
- Heated: Yes
- Sea swimming (max. 0.5 km)
- Situated on the coast (max. 0.5 km)
- Tropical leisure pool
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Outdoor swimming pool
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Beach
- Sandy beach
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For children
- Children's playground: small
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Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages: German | English | French | Dutch
- Children's playground: large
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Mini club (at least 4x a week - high season)
- languages: German | English | Spanish | French | Dutch
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Entertainment for children from 13 to 18 years (at least 2x a week)
- languages: German | English | Spanish | French | Dutch
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Recreation (adults)
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Entertainment programme: Adults (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages: German | English | French | Dutch
- Guided walks
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Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level: difficult | easy | average
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Entertainment programme: Adults (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
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Evening entertainment
- Discotheque
- Dance nights
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Sport and games
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Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
- distance: 8 km
- total: 18
- Crazy golf
- Multi-sports field
- Table tennis table
- Tennis court(s)
- Squash court(s)
- Bowling and/or skittle alley(s)
- Jeu de boules alley(s)
- Archery
- Fitness equipment
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Cycle routes starting at the camp site
- level: difficult | easy | average
- Games room
- Television
- Video games
- Pool or billiards
- Padel
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Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
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Water sports and recreation
- Windsurfing permitted
- Sailing permitted
- Waterskiing permitted
- Surfboards
- Pedal boats
- Own boats permitted
- Fishing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
- Sailing lessons
- Windsurfing course
- Motorboat
- Sailing boat
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Wellness
- Sauna
- Solarium
- Whirlpool
- Steam bath
- Hydromassage
- Beauty centre
- Massage
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Dogs
- Dog walking area
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At the reception
- Passport/identity card required
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Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages: German | English | Spanish | French | Italian | Dutch
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Credit cards accepted
- credit card: Amex | Diners Club | MasterCard | Visa Card
- Reception easily accessible for the disabled
- Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
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Rental facilities
- Surfboards
- Freezing blocs
- Bicycles
- Pedal boats
- Safes
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Food and drink
- Snack bar
- Takeaway meals
- Groceries: extensive selection
- Fresh bread available at the camp site
- Pizzeria
- Self-service restaurant
- Restaurant (limited choice)
- Restaurant (with ample choice)
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Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ: charcoal | electricity | gas
- Bar
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Cash machine
- Cash dispenser/cashback possible
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Toilet facilities
- Washbasins: cold water
- Washbasins: hot water
- Individual washcabins: cold water
- Individual washcabins: hot water
- Showers: cold water
- Showers: hot water
- Standard toilets
- Chemical toilet disposal point
- Baby room
- Family toilet facilities
- Children's sanitary facilities
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Washing, washing-up, cooking
- Washing machine(s)
- Dryers
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry sinks: cold water
- Laundry sinks: hot water
- Washing up sinks: cold water
- Washing up sinks: hot water
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Location
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Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
- distance: 0 km
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Distance to the sea (max. 10 km)
- distance: 0.1 km
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Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
- distance: 8 km
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Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
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Ground and vegetation
- Sand
- Hard ground
- Terraced site
- Marked pitches
- Pitches with some shade
- Pitches with plenty of shade
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Disabled
- Disabled sanitary facilities only open for the disabled
- Door-springs light enough (3-4 kgs pressure)
- Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
- Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
- Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
- Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
- Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
- Swimming pool without hoist, but with a gently sloping bottom and plastic wheelchair
- Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
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Miscellaneous
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Recharging point for electric cars
- total: 3
- Patrolled grounds
- Quiet during the day
- Quiet during the night
- Footpaths and roads are lit
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Recharging point for electric cars