Explore Europe With A Campervan
November 22, 2009
Campervan travel in Europe? You may think of vacationing with an RV (Recreational Vehicle) in the US, but Europeans have been caravanning for years too, as have Australians and New Zealanders.
There are many companies that rent Campervans (or Caravans)in Europe. In general they will be smaller than the motorhomes you see rolling down American highways.
If you like this kind of travel, Campervan travel in Europe is something you should check into. Seeing Europe by caravan will give you a whole different experience than driving or taking the train and staying in hotels. You probably will have more chances to make friends with holidaying Europeans.
Sure, you say, you can camp in the mountains. But what about the cities? Yes, there are loads of campgrounds out in the countryside but you may be surprised to find that you can find places in the cities too.
You can set up your Campervan in the Bois de Bologne overlooking the Seine in Paris. You can find a camping spot on the beach just outside of Venice. Roll out the awning for a panoramic sunset view of Florence. And to make it better, there is often a bus stop or metro stop close by! (They are on the edges of cities, so expect about a 30 minute ride to the center of town.)
With a Campervan, you can wander from campground to campground. You can shop in local markets for area specialties and cook yourself, or you can find small local restaurants if you don’t want to cook.
Most local tourist offices list area campgrounds for Campervan travel in Europe. Most countries in Europe also tolerate “free camping”. Just parking on the side of the road in a discreet spot. There are plenty of websites that will rent caravans and give you advice on what you need to know to experience European style.
If you own your Campervan, there are sites that will allow you to do a swap just like there are home swapping sites.
Whether you’re a visitor from abroad or a European looking for a new experience, it might just be fun to consider Campervan travel in Europe.
