Camping Vilanova Park

We spent two weeks at this camp with a big family of ours. Upon arrival, a buggy came and collected up to take us to our cabin. This was great after a traveling and with the kids. The eurocamp staff greeted us and were extremely helpful (the only smiles we saw from the staff). The cabin- we stayed in a 3 bed. I knew it was going to be small but this was something else. You couldn’t move in the bedrooms. Our legs were the width between the beds. Very little storage so our clothes were everywhere. There was nowhere to store suitcases so they lived in the dining area which limited us using the table and chair set. On our first night we discovered LOADS of ants. There were all in our bed, crawling on the pillows and nesting in our clothes that we managed to unpack and put on one of the shelves! My twin 4 year olds did not appreciate them crawling on their faces as they slept. The next day we spoke with euro camp and they provided us with a spray. We used this for 24 hours but still nothing!!! On our 1st and 2nd night we had very LOUD French neighbours who sounded like they were having drinks in our kitchen. After having such a terrible night with ants and the rowdy French we spoke with eurocamp. They did offer to move us which we accepted. We were then moved even further away from the pool and shop but this was worth it to have a quiet nights sleep! Once we moved there.. it was ok. Still the ant problem so I knew it was to be! It was about a 10 minute walk to the pool. With small children and the heat, that was tough. The bathroom was disappointing. Our shower head didn’t sit in the holder so we had to hand hold it everytime we went in. The toilet was separate and on many occasions wouldn’t flush. We had to wait an hour or so at one point to flush. It’s so claustrophobic. I felt our knees touched the door when you shut the door and sat down. The supermarket was a great thing to have! Very cheap so we stocked up on the kids items and beer for us! Don’t expect a smile from the staff though. They look at you like you’re a total inconvenience- RUDE but smile if you’re Spanish! The pools were the best thing for us. Kids loved it and the life guards are really on it! They supervise this well. The only thing you need to remember is get there early ish other wise you’ll be sunbathing on the grass and mud. It’s like survival of the fittest to claim a bed. I went to the toilet and my stuff had been lobbed off and bed taken! Restaurant- don’t bother! Menu is limited to start with but the staff are so unpleasant! Rude, walk past you or just don’t show up with one of your meals (happened on more than once occasion). The best place to eat we found was the little hut that served Mexican food! Winner for us and the staff were LOVELY! Or get yourself into town! Alcohol is limited. Don’t be expecting any holiday cocktails! It’s Estrella or nothing. The children’s entertainment I imagine was brilliant (for the Spanish and French). English- forget it…

We stayed for 6 nights through Eurocamp. We chose Vilanova Park as we preferred to fly and it is only about 25 mins drive from Barcelona airport. Accommodation: We booked a comfort 3 bed. It was modern and clean with air con. There was a large decking area which was partly covered - we were greatful for the shade with the 30-33 degree heat! We pre-booked the bedding and towel package. There was a welcome pack which contained a mini bottle of washing up liquid, a mini bottle of general cleaning liquid, one toilet roll, a dish cloth and a green scrub. Handy! The downside of the accommodation is the size of the bedrooms - barely room to walk between the beds. It was extremely tight. The toilet is separate from the shower room and only has the toilet in a tiny room - very claustrophobic! The sink is located in the shower room so that was a bit of a pain. Hand towels are not included in the bedding and towel pack so maybe pack your own. The storage space is limited in the kitchen and twin bedrooms. They could do with adding a few hanging hooks around the place on walls/back of doors in all the rooms. No tv or oven in the accommodation. There is a decent size fridge/freezer, a kettle, toaster, microwave and 4 ring hob. Sufficient delph, cutlery and cooking utensils are supplied. Despite keeping the place very clean we still had some ants. And mosquitos are plentiful too given the forest setting so pack your repellent! Eurocamp staff: After checking in at the main reception upon arrival, we were met by one of the eurocamp reps who brought us to the accommodation in their little buggy. The park is quite large and we were up a hill near the back...a bit of a trek in the heat but we got used to it. It took about 12 minutes from where we were to walk down to the main pool and restaurant area...a bit longer to walk back uphill. We had a couple of minor issues during our stay (toilet not flushing, shower hose broken) but each time we phoned the eurocamp reception on site and the issue was addressed super quick. Pools: The best thing about this park is definitely the pool areas. There is a large pool near the restaurant with loads of sunloungers and a grassed area. There is also a kids pool with a mini slide in this area. Further up the park there is another large pool area, again with sunloungers and a grassed area, and waterslides. Bars/snacks: - There is a wagon serving drinks, cocktails, pizzas, burgers and a few other options at the pool area with waterslides. At night there is live music up there too. - There is a wooden shack serving drinks, slushies and ice-creams at the main pool area. - There is a 'food station' and an ice-cream parlour just behind the main entertainment area...just past the main restaurant. The food station menu is quite limited however and could do with expanding their savoury options beyond their paninis. They also serve waffles and crepes here. - There is a wagon opposite the supermarket which sells hot dogs although t

Once again a fantastic holiday at Vilanova, it seems to get better every time we go. Cannot fault anything about it, the site caters for all ages. The staff are all very helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them. Pools, resturants and all other facilities are all good.