A number of campsite projects have been designed across the districts of Elche recently, as developers look to capitalise on the appeal of nature and cater to those searching for alternatives to traditional hotel accommodation. A new initiative has now emerged in Valverde Bajo, driven by the Cantabrian company Bidaivan Camper Park SL. The firm plans to construct a three-star campsite specialising in motorhome areas, complete with 157 parking spaces alongside a reception, swimming pool, bar, sustainable water purification systems, and solar-powered lighting.
The facility is set to be established across a surface area of 19,520 square metres, following a plot segregation on the land. This camper area will feature more than 150 plots specifically designated for the parking and overnight stay of motorhomes. Guests will also have access to a general swimming pool, two specific leisure areas, petanque courts, and an open-air gym. Furthermore, it will include a children’s playground and landscaped green zones designed to blend the campsite into the surrounding rural landscape. The total capacity of the site will be 471 people.
In terms of construction, which will be kept to a minimum, the plans outline a visitor service building, toilet and bathroom blocks, laundry areas equipped with washing machines and tumble dryers, and a catering space with a large terrace. Additional services included in the project comprise a drinking water replenishment point, exchange zones for emptying grey and black water, a selective waste collection area for on-site recycling and composting for fertiliser, LED lighting for the site’s pathways, and wildlife fencing.
From a business perspective, the Cantabrian company anticipates an investment of 1.3 million euro. They project that occupancy will reach 100 per cent of capacity during July and August, while maintaining around 20 per cent during the winter months of January and February. The campsite expects to employ a staff of up to five permanent workers during peak periods to handle the management and maintenance of the facilities.
To ensure environmental sustainability, the project has been designed with low-impact, demountable construction solutions. Many of the structures will utilise lightweight, prefabricated wooden frameworks to avoid heavy waste. The company maintains that the intervention on the land is minimal relative to the overall size of the estate, leaving extensive open areas unbuilt to preserve the natural feel of the environment. The grounds will be planted with Aleppo pine, rosemary, thyme, carob trees, sage, and lavender.
Ultimately, the total built structures will cover no more than 700 square metres. Specifically, just over 9,250 square metres will be dedicated to motorhomes, 189 square metres for the swimming pool, 1.200 square metres for leisure areas, 1,800 square metres for green spaces, and over 5,000 square metres for pathways. In total, the activity will occupy 18,566 square metres of land, with buildings accounting for 670.91 square metres.
