Safari tent - 5 persons

Camping Valkanela—a bit noisy but a great campground

PROS:
- Fantastic location: cool cove, islands in the sea, clean water, shallow entry for kids
- Restroom facilities well-maintained, high capacity, hot water no problem
- Wide range of sports activities, free for kids at the northern sports field
- Many water sports and boat … tour options right at the campground
- Good natural shade in most areas of the campground
- Varied entertainment program (fire show, sports classes, tournaments, mini-disco)

CONS:
- Can get very loud in the evenings (noise from the sports field, live music/DJ until 10 p.m.)
- Early morning noise disturbances from departing neighbors (4:30–6 a.m.)
- Loud partying and noise in the evenings until after midnight
- High prices on-site (beach bars, kiosk, pool loungers)
- Pool is getting old, hardly suitable for swimming
- Poor enforcement of campground rules (e-scooters, cars, early departures)
- Little shade right on the beach

Location & Beach
A truly beautiful campground in a cool bay with islands in the sea. The water is clean, and the entry into the water is shallow—ideal for kids. There’s not much shade right on the beach, but there are several beach bars in a cool, pleasant setting; however, prices there can be high (e.g., a scoop of ice cream for 2.70 euros, a 0.2-liter Fanta for 5 euros).

Restroom facilities
It’s about a 4-minute walk to the restroom building (which also has a dishwashing area). Generally well-maintained, with plenty of space, and hot water is no problem.

Sports & Activities
Wide range of options: tennis, beach volleyball, table tennis on the beach, pedal boat and SUP rentals; many activities require a fee. At the northern sports field, children can play for free (soccer, basketball, table tennis, playground).

Pool
Toddler pool with a small slide and two additional pools. Not really suitable for swimming, but great for splashing around and cooling off. It’s not the newest—some tiles are coming loose—but we still enjoyed our time there. Two lounge chairs and a umbrella cost 20 euros; a pool bar and restaurant are available.

Shopping & Dining
A kiosk is available; prices are about 30–40% higher than at supermarkets, though this is relatively normal for a campground kiosk. Supermarkets are easily accessible by bike or car (5–10 min.). Beach gear available directly at the campground; slightly more expensive but convenient (e.g., adult beach shoes starting at 20 euros). Prices at the campground are generally high; restaurants in the surrounding area offer better value for money.

Entertainment
LED and fire shows on Wednesdays, plus water sports classes and evening tournaments (soccer, table tennis, beach volleyball). There’s also a mini-disco for the little ones.

Parking & Shade
Parking available right next to your tent, mobile home, or campsite; some access roads are very narrow. Natural shade is very good in most areas of the campground.

Quiet & Consideration
Biggest criticism: Significantly noisier in the evenings than other campgrounds, especially at the upper sports area until 10 p.m. (live music, DJ). On several days, neighbors packed up inconsiderately in the morning between 4:30 and 6:00 a.m., opening and closing doors, and leaving shortly before 6:00 a.m. Campers with RVs left their engines running for over 60 minutes to cool the interior with the AC. Additionally, children on e-scooters were left unsupervised; more consistent enforcement of the campground rules would be desirable. Every day around 8 a.m., there were leaf blowers near the mini-golf area.

Conclusion
A truly beautiful campground in a great location with clean water, good sports facilities, and decent restrooms—we enjoyed our stay there. Minuses for high prices, sometimes significant noise, and a lack of enforcement of the campground rules. If you factor those things in, you’ll find a very nice vacation spot right by the sea. Read more Show less

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We had already stayed at this campground two years ago and were absolutely thrilled with the facilities. Unfortunately, we can’t really say the same about this stay, since the campground was very crowded and noisy despite it being early in the off-season; there were often extremely long wait times at the front desk (even for quick questions here … and there)—all of which takes away from our precious vacation time!! When we politely asked about an available spot, we were “greeted” with an annoyed eye roll from a completely unmotivated staff member (the spot assigned to us was only available for 3 nights, and we were already kindly advised at check-in to check back every now and then for available options to extend our stay). We were also given conflicting information about prices and availability, so we ultimately decided to check out early. The receptionist at check-in and check-out was the only one who was very helpful and friendly 🙏.
It’s a real shame, because this campground actually offers many wonderful opportunities, and the restroom facilities are always cleaned very thoroughly 👍🏼. Read more Show less

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We booked a Premium Mobile Home. In the photos, it looks a lot bigger and more modern than it actually is. The floor plan is accurate, but otherwise the whole thing is misleading. The rooms are of lower quality than shown and much smaller; the bathroom is the same. There are hardly any places to hang up bath towels. The outdoor clothesline is … nice, but it’s TOO SMALL for a family of four. It’s also at least a 15-minute walk to the beach. So it’s NOT DIRECTLY on the beach.

The floors in the mobile homes are dirty; you’d expect them to at least wipe them down with a damp cloth after each guest.

I find it outrageous that you have to pay for the lounge chairs by the large pool (€20 for 2 chairs per day).

So, for over 2,500€ (12 nights), I expect more than what’s offered here. Too bad.

The only positive thing is that the service works when using the app. Read more Show less