The Glossy Ibis is a very interesting species that became completely extinct in the Iberian Peninsula. At the beginning of the 80s the Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) returned to the Peninsula with its arrival in the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà. Most of these initial specimens originated from the Danube Delta, the Po and the French Camargue. Fortunately, today they can also be found in other areas Spain, such as the Ebro…
Camping Castell Mar has the privilege to be part of a project organized by Sounding Wild Exploration which follows the migratory route of birds from Gibraltar to Scandinavia. The team, composed of the Italian brothers Axel i Ario Drioli, spent a few days on the campsite and its surroundings (the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park) recording sounds and images of birds. Thanks to virtual reality and specialized audio techniques they…
The European roller (Coracias garrulus) is a species of bird that is distinguished in flight by its bright blue color contrasting with the orange color of its back and the black of its wings. This very interesting species Winters in Africa and then comes to nest in this area of Catalonia. A few years ago there were only four couples left in the Aiguamolls del Empordà region but thanks to…
The sparrow nest boxes are a kind of ceramic vessel, specially designed to offer a suitable place for the nesting of sparrows. They are suitable for both the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) and the Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) in order to contribute to the conservation of both species. The origin of this system, with different variations, was found in farmhouses of the 19th century. At this time they were not…
Pipper, the protagonist of this very original initiative, is a dog who travels throughout Spain with his master, Pablo Munoz. Using social networks they show us ‘dog friendly’ sites and establishments. Pipper has over 200,000 followers on Instagram and You Tube. Recently he visited Castell Mar, one of the campsites which pioneered the admission of pets, and the first to host a restaurant for dogs. Another attraction of Castell Mar…
The new sanitary block that opened its doors on Castell Mar last season was not only well received by our customers but also by the swalllows who have chosen to make their nests there. There are currently five swallow nests inside and two outside.
Next summer, canine education classes will once again be offered on Castell Mar by Tanja Lutteropp, educator and osteopath for animals. Tanja is able to establish a real connection with animals and in just a few sessions results are already visible. The courses cover various fields such as, among others: communication and language, hierarchy and natural balance, fears and insecurity. Schedule of the courses to follow very soon. Click on…
The Lynx Editions Publishing house was created in 1989 by Sr. Ramon Mascort (founder and president of the Mascort Foundation), together with the famous naturalist Jordi Sargatal and Dr. Josep del Hoyo (Director of the Publishing house since its creation). This great project was born from the wish to publish what has now become a global reference in the study of ornithology – The Handbook of the birds of the…
Already thinking about your 2020 Holiday? Now is the best time to book! Check now to see if you qualify for one of our special offers on your next stay! The 2020 season will begin on May 08th for both campsites. It will end on September 20th at camping Castell Montgri and September 27th on Castell Mar. Click on the following link to discover all our offers: CAMPING CASTELL MONTGRI:…
During your stay, why not enjoy the charms of the region? both our campsites are located in the heart of a protected natural park: The Park of Aiguamolls de l’Emporda for Castell Mar and the National Park of Montgri, Medes Islands and Baix ter for Castell Montgri. In addition to their privileged surroundings, many charming villages with rich heritage can be found in the surrounding area. Not to be missed…
Both campsites are easily accessible by plane, train or car. Girona, Perpignan and Barcelona airports are the closest and offer connections to most European countries. Girona-Costa Brava airport is the closest to our campsites, about 45km away. The one in Perpignan, France, is 45km from Castell Mar and 70km from Castell Montgri. Barcelona is the largest in the area, with the biggest choice of destinations, and is 150km away from…
The Mascort Grup sends you best wishes for Christmas and the new Year with this new video ! the whole team went to visit several touristic sites to help you discover the main attractions of the Baix Empordà area. The tour begins in Torroella de MontgrI with a visit of the Mascort Foundation which is chaired by Sr Ramon Mascort. The exhibition « ALL THE BIRDS AND MAMMELS OF THE WORLD »…
It’s time to say goodbye for now but we will see you again next year! Camping Castell Montgri will be open from 08th may until 20th September, and Castell Mar will welcome you from 08th may until 27th September. We have already started to prepare for your next holiday! The 29th September marked the end of one of the best seasons in recent years and we’re delighted you all had…
For this new video, we have used some great special effects and clever editing tricks! By following only the sound of nature, “24 HORAS EN CASTELL MAR” follows the daily life on the campsite and the surrounding area of the natural park Aiguamolls de l’Emporda. We hope you enjoy this video too and don’t forget to share it on social media!
To catch the local wildlife in its natural habitat we used a camera trap technique which consists of installing cameras equipped with motion sensors that trigger when an animal approaches. This system is very useful for filming nocturnal or fearful species. Rabbits, nutria, otters, badgers, wild boars, foxes and various birds such as kingfishers and water rails are some of the species that have been captured on film. In the…
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…
