Who caravans away over winter?

[NicD]

For years we have been fixated with buying a winter home in Spain but is a large and luxurious 'van a good alternative?

Who spends winters in Spain or Portugal?
What are the sites like (we are not fond of noisy children)

[powerstroke]

NicD said:

For years we have been fixated with buying a winter home in Spain but is a large and luxurious 'van a good alternative?

Who spends winters in Spain or Portugal?
What are the sites like (we are not fond of noisy children)

I've been looking at american caravans and fifth wheel RVs
Seems a lot get taken down to Spain maybe worth asking those guys about the why's and where fors ???

[LouD86]

No holiday home in warmer climtates, but I use the caravan all year. Was out in -12 at new year, absolutly fine. Good heater is all that is needed

[Stevemr]

In 1992-1994 we spent 2 years in a caravan, spent one winter in spain & Portugal, one winter in greece.
Most of the time weather was warm enough for t shirts, loads of camp sites open, many at much reduced fees. Totally uncrowded, very few children.
One site in Granada, site owner gave us the key to the gates!
It was superb!

[crashrepairman]

Hi, we have spent the last 5 winters in La marina international in Spain, best site we have ever stayed on. Gym spa walking groups motorbike groups all here. Cannot recommend it highly enough. fantastic community over the winter.

[NicD]

crashrepairman said:

Hi, we have spent the last 5 winters in La marina international in Spain, best site we have ever stayed on. Gym spa walking groups motorbike groups all here. Cannot recommend it highly enough. fantastic community over the winter.

is it family oriented (lots of kids)? We don't have children, rather two dogs so that may affect our choice.