More than a thousand participants and 60 speakers attended the Third International Ayahuasca Congress held in Girona. Among them were important indigenous leaders from the Amazon currently engaged in environmental struggles. Ayahuasca is a preparation with psychoactive effects made from the plant Banisteriopsis caapi. It is considered sacred by the indigenous communities of the Amazon jungle, who attribute healing properties to it. The purpose of the conference was to…
These classes will take place each weekend in May, June and September. The workshops are led by renowned naturalists, including ornithologist Jordi Sargatal, photographer Iñaki Relanzón, video artist Jep Cunill and photo specialist Frédéric Salgui. Accompanied by eminent experts and their knowledge of the area, participants will get a detailed insight into ornithology and nature photography & video Other courses on offer this year, include more therapeutic ones suchas : dog coaching…
Beginning this month, new nest boxes have been installed throughout the campsite which will provide comfortable accommodation for birds of different species present in the area. Castell Mar is located in the middle of the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park, one of the most important bird sanctuaries in Europe.
The boxes that are scattered throughout the campsite are used as a refuge by this species. The hoopoe is a bird that is not easy to catch sight of. Its presence is an indicator of environmental quality as it is a bird that feeds on insects and helps eliminate pests. It is a species much valued by many ornithologists, in particular those from Great Britain.
The visit was organised by the association of Girona campsites. The directors were able to discover first-hand the uniqueness of Camping Castell Mar a Dog Friendly campsite. In Holland, like here, there is a growing demand from people who want to go camping with their dog including specific services for their canine needs.
Famous naturalists Jordi Sargatal, Jaume Piera and Toni Llobet led the classes, in which the participants were shown various techniques in bird identification, biodiversity Apps and naturalist drawing . Those involved were able to take advantage of a special offer package combining accommodation on the campsite and the nature courses. Castell Mar has become one of the first establishments to offer overnight stays within the nature tourism model of the…
During the summer on camping Castell Mar, we filmed various videos to add to our website. Let us show you one of them. You will see how much dogs and owners are enjoying the campsite facilities and the La Rubina beach! Castell Mar is still the only campsite to offer a menu especially created for dogs ! Our special showers for dogs are also very popular with our clients.
12 nests for storks (Himantopus himantopus) have been set up on a wetland around the campsite Castell Mar. This species is one of the most important migratory birds that breed in Catalonia. The area where the nests have been placed has an adequate water depth for the storks, who live in aquatic areas where reeds are present (wetlands, lagoons, ponds). To make them, plastic tubes were used to prevent predators…
One of the greatest additions to Castell Mar this summer is the brand new giant screen in high definition that has been installed on the main stage of the campsite. The change is impressive! Our clients will be able to follow all the World Cup matches that takes place in Russia with the best quality picture possible.
A colony of wild rabbits that keeps growing year after year lives around the campsite in the Aiguamolls de l’Emporda natural parc which offers them protection from hunting. They are mostly visible at night time and sometimes attract our clients curiosity due to their often amusing behaviour. 30 rabbits have now found a good new home at camping Castell Mar.
From 28th May until 7th june a special deal on accommodation: CAMPING CASTELL MONTGRÍ: 7Days . Mobile Home 6 pax: 295€ Mobile Home 6 pax (air con.): 370€ Book here: https://booking.camping-castellmontgri.com/search?lang=en CAMPING CASTELL MAR: 7 days. Mobile Home 4 pax: 225€ Mobile Home 6 pax: 294€ Book here : https://booking.camping-castellmar.com/search
Càmping Castell Mar sponsors the Osprey reintroduction project in the Aiguamolls del Empordà Natural Park. The Osprey is a very interesting bird which feeds mainly on fish. 1974 was the last time a pair of this species was seen in the cliffs of Montgri. Since then, the Osprey hasn’t been back to breed in this area, mainly because of human persecution . Following the success of some other reintroduction projects…
Last season the number of dogs staying overnight on the campsite reached a new record. A total of 6344 perros spent their holidays with their owners on Castell Mar. It is a rise of 32% from the year before and it consolidates the 2014 initiative to open the first dog restaurant in Europe on the campsite. Castell Mar also has other facilities for animals such as dog showers. These showers…
On 24th September, we finished one of the best seasons in recent years. We had a lot of fun working to give you the best holiday ever and now we are already looking to begin work on improvements and new projects. Booking for 2018 is now available! You will find here a calendar with the best offers for next season. And here is the link to book your holiday
If you share the first flashmob in the world featuring dogs, you can win a week accommodation in a mobile home for 4 people! The winner can choose a week between 4th May to 17th June 2018 or 11th september to 23rd September 2018. You will find the video on Facebook page of Camping Castell Mar. Share it with your friends! The winner will be announced on 15th January 2018.
Near Castell Mar there is a vast expanse of reeds, which is the typical vegetation found near lakes, and where for the third consecutive year about 500,000 swallows from all over Europe stop to rest on their migratory route. If you would like to observe these swallows the best time to stay on the campsite is between mid August and mid September. These birds feed mainly on insects. Each specimen…
The four little geese of the campsite farm appear to have mistaken their carer for their mother. Our younger customers really enjoy seeing the geese running behind Gerard Carbonell, a biologist part of the entertainment team. He plays with various noisy instruments to attract the attention of the birds, using a technique called imprinting, which was discovered by the Austrian ethnologist Konrad Lorenz. Kids love to watch this noisy show…
A group of journalists who specialise in the tourism industry have recently visited the campsite Castell Mar. From Germany, we welcomed Volker Bodo Zanger from the newspaper ”BadischesTagblatt”, Sebastian Stier from “Der Tagesspiegel”, Adelheid Wanninger from “DCC Deutscher -Camping Club” and the bloggers: Theresa Steinkellner and Sonja Weisner. From Denmark , the famous journalist Anne-Vibeke Rejser ( from the public channel DK4) has been working on a tv program about…
Several horses are living freely in the fields around the campsite. To avoid the accumulation of excrement and at the same time utilise this resource as fertilizer, we created a mobile hen house. The chicken scatter the organic matter all over the field which makes a natural fertiliser for the ground. At the same time, the hens eat all types of insects which help to prevent bug invasions. The hen…
Since its reintroduction in the marshes in the late 1970s, the number of storks has risen dramatically to 90 pairs. Those who visit the Park at this time can see their nests and the storks themselves. The Stork population has increased so much in recent years that they have settled beyond the boundaries of the Park and it is quite common to see them flying in the area. The campsite…
Again this year Camping Castell Montgrí and campsite Castell Mar will offer the possibility to book direct excursions to the Catalan capital. The excursions, which include the transfer by bus from the campsite itself, offer various options suchas; the FC Barcelona tour (including pitchside and the Museum), the Barcelona of Gaudí and the magic fountains, amongst others. Prices : €53 for adults, €48 for +60 years old and €36 for…
Campsite Castell Mar becomes the first site in the world where the actors of the flashmob were dogs. The video, filmed in recent weeks, is to the tune of the famous Katty Perry song “Chained to the rhythm.” About 50 dogs of different breeds took part in the video. Campsite Castell Mar is the only one in Europe to host a restaurant with a menu for dogs and facilitate showers…
Campsite Castell Mar, which is part of our group, is located in the natural park of Aiguamolls D’ Empordà. This time of year coincides with the arrival of thousands of ducks and around 150 000 starlings from Northern Europe. The Aiguamolls natural park is the perfect place for starlings to rest from their long journey. During your stay you can observe their spectacular and synchronised aerial acrobatics which attracts hundreds…
