Are you thinking about starting a glamping business? In 2023 this sector boomed, and it is something that, in 2024, continues to rise, which is why many entrepreneurs want to try this business.
But what should you know about him? Is there legislation? Is it as profitable as it is said to be? Don't worry, we are going to explain everything you need to know.
What is glamping?
First, and most importantly… You may have heard a lot about starting a glamping business, about the statistics and what potential clients can spend. But do you really know what this term refers to?
Glamping is a word that combines two English words. On the one hand, glamour; and on the other, camping. So right now you will understand that it refers to luxury campsites.
The business is characterized by offer an environment surrounded by nature but with all the comforts of a luxury hotel. For example, imagine you love nature, but not bugs. Well, in that glamping there would be ways to avoid bugs. In addition, you would have a television, a large bed, sauna, air conditioning... In short, it is combining all the comforts that we like, but in an environment related to nature.
Types of glamping
Although there are not so many options in Spain, the truth is that, within these luxury campsites, you can choose several types:
- Yurts. Which are the most popular. It is about Round tents with a structure with beams and pillars and fabric walls. They have a limitation in terms of extension, but they allow you to isolate yourself and enjoy everything you have inside.
- Cabins. Made of wood and located both on the ground and even in trees.
- Tiny houses. They are houses that are made with ecological materials, not too big and that blend in with nature itself.
- Tipis. Or the typical tents, in this case the largest ones or those that allow you to add some luxuries.
- Bubble houses. They are characterized by having a 360 view of everything around them (being able to have privacy inside as the person inside cannot be seen). They are built of iron, steel and wood.
- Caravans. Caravans or motorhomes are like your own home. So glamping would consist of a parking lot with luxury services, but where everyone had their own privacy.
Glamping legislation
When starting a glamping business, you should check as a first step if there is any law that controls and develops them. And in this case you should know that, depending on the Autonomous Community where you reside, or where you have the land, one regulation or another will have to be followed. Here we leave you some according to the Autonomous Community:
- Andalusia: Decree 26/2018, of January 23, on the organization of tourism camps.
- Aragon: Decree 125/2004, of May 11, which approves the Regulation of Outdoor Tourist Accommodations. Decree 61/2006, of March 7, which approves the Camping Regulations.
- Balearic Islands: Decree 13/2011, of February 25.
- Cantabria: Decree 95/2002, of August 22, on the Planning and Classification of Tourism Camps in Cantabria.
- Castilla-La Mancha: Decree 247/1991, of December 18, on the Planning and Classification of Tourism Camps.
- Castilla y León: Decree 26/2009, of April 2, which modifies Decree 168/1996, of June 27, regulating tourism camps. Decree 9/2017, of June 15, Camp Regulations.
- Catalonia: Decree 159/2012, of November 20, on tourist accommodation establishments and housing for tourist use.
- Autonomous City of Ceuta: Tourism Regulations, of November 30, 2010, Tourism Regulations of the city of Ceuta.
- Autonomous City of Melilla: Decree 351/2010, of July 19, regarding the definitive approval of the tourism regulations of the Autonomous City of Melilla.
- Community of Madrid: Decree 3/1993, of January 28, on tourism camps in the Community of Madrid.
- Foral Community of Navarra: Foral Decree 73/2013, of December 4, which modifies the Regulations for the Management of Tourism Camps in the Foral Community of Navarra. Foral Order 23/2014, of April 8, which determines the characteristics of the distinctive plates of the tourism camps of the Foral Community of Navarra.
- Valencian Community: Decree 6/2015, of January 23, regulating campsites and overnight transit areas for motorhomes in the Valencian Community.
- Extremadura: Decree 170/1999, of October 19, which regulates public tourism camps, private camps and municipal camping areas. Law 2/2011, of January 31, on the development and modernization of tourism in Extremadura
- Galicia: Decree 144/2013, of September 5, which establishes the organization of tourism camps in Galicia.
- La Rioja: Decree 14/2011, of March 4, which approves the Regulations for the development of the Tourism Law of La Rioja.
- Basque Country: Decree 396/2013, of July 30, on the organization of campsites and other types of camping tourism in the Autonomous Community of Euskadi.
- Principality of Asturias: Decree 45/2011, of June 2, Regulation of Tourism Camping.
- Region of Murcia: Law 12/2013, of December 20, on Tourism of the Region of Murcia. Decree 108/1988, of July 28, on the management of public tourism camps.
What is needed for a glamping business
When starting a glamping business you must keep in mind that there are certain needs that you must satisfy for the business to move forward.
A glamping must divided between collective zones and more "individual" ones. Within the collectives you must have:
- Parking space.
- Reception.
- Laundry.
- Toilets.
- Pool.
- Kitchen.
- Dinning room.
- Bar
- Warehouse.
- Mini market.
- Accommodation area.
Apart, You have to offer garbage collection services, electricity and water supply and some extras such as security or entry and exit access.
As for staff, you will need someone to be in charge of reception, cleaning, maintenance and extra support in case there is a lot of traffic.
How much does it cost to start a glamping business?
Finally, surely the topic of budget is something that interests you. From what they say, mounting it is not something expensive, since between 2800 and 3700 euros are needed. Now, depending on the luxury services chosen, as well as the types of glamping, these costs can increase to more than 10000 euros.
To this we would have to add the purchase or rental of the land and also the hiring of personnel.
How much can you earn from glamping
This question is not easy to answer because it will depend on what you offer. But in general, being luxury, You can ask for between 300 and 400 euros per night in accommodation.
Do you now dare to start a glamping business?