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The top 5 best-value campsites in SpainThinking of venturing away to Spain this Autumn? With the help of TripAdvisor, we’ve put together the top 5 best value campsites in Spain so you can enjoy nature at its finest whilst also enjoying the beauty of a different country!Alannia GuardamarLocated in Guardamar del Segura, Spain, this campsite is situated in a great spot with easy a …
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How To: Guy Lines Guy Lines are an essential part of your camping experience. They’re what keeps your tent or awning stable on the ground and support your tent during windy, rainy weather. They are also crucial to adding a lot of strength to your tent or awning frame, allowing it to withstand the weight of snow or heavy rain. Guy lines are normally located on the corners of y …
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Poll - 52.9% Prefer Camping HolidaysThere are so many different ways to enjoy the great outdoors when you go on holiday. Whether it’s camping in a tent, caravanning, campervanning, wild camping or glamping. We wanted to know which activity the OLPRO community preferred the most with our latest Twitter poll.CampingWe found that 52.9% of our customers preferred camping the most. …
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How to Pitch for the WeatherWhen camping you never know how the weather will turn out. One minute the sun is shining and the next it’s pouring rain. We want to give you some top tips on how you can prepare yourself for whatever the weather.SunshineWhen it’s sunny, you’d be forgiven for thinking that you don’t need to be prepared for the weather, but you do need to make sure tha …
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The Key Rules to Wild CampingWild camping is sleeping outdoors pretty much anywhere other than a campsite. This can be done in a tent and is ideally done quite far away from any roads or buildings. It's the perfect way to escape from the stresses of everyday life whilst also exploring the wonderful scenery of this world. However, there are some key rules that you have to follow …
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How to pitch your tent in high windsPlan aheadAs the saying goes, ‘failure to plan is planning to fail’. So, adhere to the old adage and make sure you’re paying attention to weather forecasts. High winds will often herald some incoming big and ugly meteorological event.Look upIt seems almost ridiculously obvious, but pitching near trees is remarkably dangerous in high winds – l …
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