Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips at Camping Les Medes: Travel Lighter, Stay Greener

Looking for practical, Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips at Camping Les Medes that actually make a difference—without sacrificing comfort or fun? This guide shows you how to align your stay with the campsite’s long-standing environmental commitments, from smart energy use to low-impact adventures in the Medes Islands and Montgrí Natural Park.

Why Camping Les Medes is a great base for a greener break

Camping Les Medes runs an ISO 14001 environmental-management system established in 1999 and complements it with ISO 9001 quality certification and the Catalan Government’s Environmental Quality Guarantee Emblem. The site is recognised as EUROTOP by ANWB (since 2012) and SUPERPLATZ by ADAC (since 2013), and participates in the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism.

In January 2023, the campsite installed 270 photovoltaic panels expected to generate about 130,000 kWh per year—roughly 25–30% of total electricity demand. The goal is to cover 50% of consumption with solar power by 2030 and 100% by 2050.

You’ll also find on-site and nearby options that naturally reduce your footprint:

• An indoor heated pool with a nearby sauna, plus professional massage treatments available year-round for an additional fee.
• The Aquàtica diving centre located inside the campsite (since 2017) with guided snorkelling and diving around the Medes Islands and Montgrí Natural Park.
• Transfers for cyclists (guests and their bikes) to the Ter River route starting point and luggage forwarding along the itinerary.
• Sports facilities for tennis, beach volleyball, basketball and five-a-side football—perfect low-carbon fun.
• Year-round opening, so you can travel off-peak when crowds and environmental pressures are lower.

How to have an eco-friendly holiday at Camping Les Medes

For quick wins, start here:

1. Choose right-sized accommodation and use natural shade to stay cool.
2. Align high-energy tasks (charging, laundry) with daylight to support on-site solar.
3. Take shorter showers and run full, low-temperature laundry loads.
4. Explore by bike, foot, or with guided snorkelling/dives that follow marine-park rules.
5. Minimise single-use items; pack reusables and reef-safe sunscreen.
6. Dispose of motorhome waste only in the dedicated area on site.
7. Respect wildlife: look, don’t touch; keep a safe distance; follow marked paths.

Choose accommodation and set up smart

Pitches: use shade and plan your power

The pitches measure 70–80 m² and include electricity (6 or 10 A), water supply and drainage (drainage is absent only on 10 even-numbered plots on Street K). In summer, mulberries, pines and poplars provide abundant shade, which helps keep you comfortable without extra energy.

Smart setup tips:

• Match your appliances to your 6 A or 10 A connection to avoid overloads and reduce unnecessary consumption.
• Position your tent or awning to maximise natural shade and airflow.
• Keep the ground clear and permeable so rainwater drains naturally on your plot.

Explore the details and availability: Pitches

Bungalows: right-size your stay

Right-sizing your space cuts energy use and materials per person.

• For couples or a small family: Bungalow 2 persons (sleeps 2–3; 20.4 m² indoors + 16 m² terrace)
• For up to four guests: Bungalow Park – 4 persons (30.7 m² indoors + 18 m² terrace)
• For up to four guests: Bungalow Shop – 4 persons (27 m² indoors + 5.75 m² terrace)

Booking the most suitable size reduces lighting, heating, and cleaning demands—small choices add up.

Save water and energy, day and night

Camping Les Medes is investing in solar power. You can amplify the impact of those panels with simple habits.

Energy-wise habits:

• Charge devices, e-bikes, and power banks during daylight to better align with on-site photovoltaic generation.
• Switch off lights and electronics fully when not in use; avoid standby where possible.
• Use natural ventilation and shade before turning to powered cooling.

Water-wise habits:

• Take shorter showers and turn taps off while soaping or brushing.
• Use the on-site laundry efficiently: full loads, low-temperature cycles, and eco settings when available.
• Tumble-dry only when essential; lighter loads and shorter cycles save both water and energy.

Move around low-impact and explore respectfully

Cycle the Ter River route with transfer support

Leave your vehicle at the campsite and enjoy the Ter River by bike. Camping Les Medes can take guests and their bicycles to the route’s starting point and forward luggage to booked hotels along the itinerary. It’s a comfortable way to choose pedal power over engine power.

Dive and snorkel the Medes Islands the respectful way

Aquàtica, located inside the campsite since 2017, runs diving trips, training courses, introductory dives, and guided snorkelling around the Medes Islands and Montgrí Natural Park. On site, you’ll find a spacious campa area for gearing up, rinsing and storing equipment, an SSI-equipped classroom for theory with audiovisual support, and a dedicated swimming pool for first in-water practice.

Respectful underwater conduct protects fragile marine life:

• Maintain excellent buoyancy; avoid contact with the seabed and reefs.
• Keep hands off flora and fauna; observe wildlife at a respectful distance.
• Streamline gear and secure hoses to prevent accidental contact.
• Follow guide briefings and marine-park rules at all times.

Enjoy on-site sports and wellness—on foot

Swap short drives for short walks to reach facilities. Tennis, beach volleyball, basketball and five-a-side football offer active, low-carbon fun. Afterward, recover in the indoor heated pool and sauna; professional massages are available year-round for an additional fee.

Reduce waste and pack smarter

• Bring a refillable water bottle, coffee cup, and durable shopping bag.
• Choose reef-safe, mineral-based sunscreen to protect marine ecosystems.
• Pack reusable containers for snacks and picnics to cut single-use plastic.
• Consider multi-use toiletries and solid formats to reduce packaging.

Motorhomes: dump responsibly, drive less

Camping Les Medes provides a dedicated service area with waste disposal for motorhomes and an adjacent car-wash point. Empty grey and black water only at the designated facilities, and consolidate errand runs to reduce mileage. Small route-planning tweaks can significantly reduce fuel use and emissions.

Laundry and daily routines with a lighter footprint

Laundry is available in the sanitary buildings with washing machines and tumble-dryers.

• Combine loads with your travel companions to run fewer cycles.
• Opt for eco or low-temperature programs to cut energy use.
• Time washes for daylight hours to align with on-site solar power.

Quick reference: green credentials and goals

• Environmental management: ISO 14001 system in place since 1999
• Quality management: ISO 9001 certified
• Environmental Quality Guarantee Emblem (Government of Catalonia)
• Recognitions: EUROTOP (ANWB, since 2012), SUPERPLATZ (ADAC, since 2013)
• Solar power: 270 PV panels (installed January 2023), ~130,000 kWh/year expected; targets—50% solar by 2030, 100% by 2050
• European Charter for Sustainable Tourism participant (EUROPARC)

Practical FAQs

• Is Camping Les Medes open all year?

  • Yes. The campsite welcomes guests year-round.

• Is there an on-site diving centre?

  • Yes. Since 2017, Aquàtica has been located inside the campsite, offering diving trips, courses, introductory dives, and guided snorkelling in the Medes Islands and Montgrí Natural Park.

• Are laundry facilities available?

  • Yes. Washing machines and tumble-dryers are available in the sanitary buildings.

• Is there a motorhome service area?

  • Yes. There’s a dedicated area with waste disposal for motorhomes and an adjacent car-wash point.

Conclusion

Sustainability at Camping Les Medes is a shared journey. With an Environmental Management System running since 1999 and an ambitious solar roadmap to 2050, your everyday choices—when you charge, where you ride, how you dive—help turn goals into reality.

Ready to plan your greener stay?

• Browse Pitches
• Explore Bungalow 2 persons, Bungalow Park – 4 persons, and Bungalow Shop – 4 persons

Book your eco-friendly holiday at Camping Les Medes today, and ask reception about cyclist transfers for the Ter River route or guided marine adventures with Aquàtica.