Almeria campsites a major draw for tourists

ALMERIA campsites have proven to be a dark horse candidate for the summer tourism season: according to the National Statistics Institute, or NIE, more than 20,000 travellers stayed at various charming campsites in the province of Almeria in July 2025, and a total of 82,994 overnight stays were completed. These figures show a stark 32 per cent increase compared to June, and a 0.3 per cent year-on-year increase for the province as a whole, placing Almeria firmly as one of the most prominent camping tourism hotspots in the whole of Andalucia.

In particular, visitors and specifically foreign tourists have a fascination with local coastal areas for campsites. A spokesperson for the Andalucian Camping Federation also highlighted that the coast is more popular for camping than inland, mainly due to the milder weather. Local towns and charming villages in Almeria, though unassuming, have proven to be tourism powerhouses, especially for outdoor activities including hiking, diving, and, in this case, camping.

According to the NIE, the campsites in Andalucia reached an occupancy rate between 85 and 95 per cent. Sites with bungalows, mobile homes, and ‘glamping’ tents prove to be slightly more desirable for tourists than sites with regular tents, caravans, and motorhomes, but they are all highly sought after all the same.