Roasted chestnuts, panellets, costumes, pumpkins and the occasional unexpected scare. When the end of October arrives, Castanyada and Halloween come together at Girona campsites to create one of the most entertaining family getaways of the autumn: Castaween.
Over several weekends in October and November, some campsites organise workshops, costume contests, haunted tunnels, scavenger hunts, Castanyada celebrations and activities designed for both adults and children to enjoy this time of year in a different way.
And the camping season does not end with summer. Autumn in Girona is an opportunity to reconnect with nature, discover the colours of the forests, enjoy the region at a more relaxed pace and turn Halloween and Castanyada into the perfect excuse for another getaway.
Castaween combines two celebrations that take place in Catalonia at the end of October: Castanyada and Halloween.
Castanyada is a Catalan tradition linked to All Saints’ Day. Roasted chestnuts, panellets and sweet potatoes are all part of this celebration, which remains very much alive today. Halloween has added costumes, pumpkins, spooky decorations and the popular tradition of trick-or-treating.
From this mix, Castaween has emerged informally: a way to enjoy both traditions without having to choose just one.
And at campsites, the combination works particularly well: nature, families, outdoor activities and a whole weekend to enjoy together.
In 2026, Halloween falls on Saturday, 31 October, while the following day, Sunday, 1 November, is All Saints’ Day.
That means the weekend of 30 October to 1 November will be one of the main dates for celebrating Castaween, although some campsites start their activities the previous weekend and others continue into November.
It is a great opportunity to plan an autumn getaway to Girona and discover that camping can also be enjoyed —and very much so— outside the summer season.
If you are looking for Halloween plans in Girona with children, these campsites have prepared special activities for Castanyada and Halloween.
Càmping Empordà will celebrate Castaween from 23 to 25 October and from 30 October to 1 November.
There will be a haunted passage, a spooky scavenger hunt, crafts, a mini disco, trick-or-treating and costume and campsite decoration contests for pitches and bungalows. During the second weekend, the Castanyada tradition will also take centre stage, with chestnuts and an activity where participants can become traditional chestnut sellers.
At Càmping Sant Pol, Halloween combines with the flavours and traditions of autumn.
The programme includes pumpkin, costume, decoration and panellet workshops, games and scavenger hunts, shows, music, contests and a visit from the Castanyera. There will also be food-related activities, such as an autumn dinner, to round off the experience.
From 30 October to 1 November, Càmping Aquarius will be filled with Halloween activities.
Decoration, mask and costume workshops, face painting, storytelling or spooky theatre, a themed mini disco, a haunted scavenger hunt and horror games are all part of a programme specially designed for families to enjoy together.
This year, Alannia El Pinar transforms into The Halloween Circus.
The programme will take place on the weekends of 23 and 24 October, 30 and 31 October, and 6 and 7 November, with special activities such as Escape Circus and the survival game Laser Clown. Themed crafts and activities will also take place during the week.
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On the night of 31 October, Càmping Lloret Blau will host La Cena de los Malditos, a special event offering a different way to experience Halloween night.
The activity is designed for families, couples and groups, who can join in the atmosphere by coming in costume. The evening will also feature a live DJ so guests can continue enjoying the spookiest night of the year.
Advance booking is required to take part.
On 31 October and 1 November, Càmping Esponellà will combine both sides of Castaween.
On Saturday there will be crafts, a trick-or-treat parade around decorated pitches and bungalows, and the haunted tunnel The Mystery of Esponellà’s Haunted Bridge. Sunday will be devoted to Castanyada, with a visit from the Castanyera, chestnuts and the presentation of prizes for the decoration contest.
At TAIGA Bassegoda Park, Castaween begins on the weekend of 24 and 25 October with woodland activities, workshops, a traditional Castanyada celebration, music and trick-or-treating.
On 30 and 31 October, the Haunted Tunnel will arrive, alongside more workshops, face painting and the bungalow and pitch decoration contest. On 1 November, the programme will be rounded off with activities such as archery and the announcement of the contest winners.
Càmping Salatà is opting in 2026 for a setting inspired by the world of Coco and Mexican culture, combined with Halloween.
On the weekends of 23 to 25 October and 30 October to 1 November, there will be workshops, face painting, trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, music, parades, a haunted tunnel and a panellet workshop.
Colours, flowers, skulls, costumes and characters will transform the campsite into a visual and interactive experience designed so that children and adults can all be part of the fun.
When temperatures drop and the days become shorter, Girona campsites reveal a completely different side.
It is the perfect time to walk through forests painted in autumn colours, visit villages at a more relaxed pace, discover seasonal cuisine and return to the campsite to keep enjoying workshops, chestnuts and family activities.
If you want to extend the season, you can check out the Open 365 campsites in Girona and turn any weekend into a short getaway.
Because you do not have to wait for summer to return before going camping again.
A haunted tunnel, a cone of hot chestnuts, children running around the pitches in costume and autumn already transforming the landscapes of Girona.
Castaween 2026 is the perfect excuse to pack your bags and enjoy a family camping getaway once again. Whether you prefer Castanyada or Halloween, at Girona campsites you do not have to choose: you can enjoy both traditions on the same getaway.
Check which campsites are open, choose the programme you like best and get your costumes ready. This autumn, the adventure continues.
Castaween is a way of combining Castanyada and Halloween in a single celebration. It brings together traditions such as eating chestnuts and panellets with costumes, pumpkins, trick-or-treating and Halloween activities.
Castanyada is traditionally celebrated around All Saints’ Day, especially on the night of 31 October and on 1 November. Chestnuts, panellets and sweet potatoes are some of the most characteristic foods associated with this tradition.
Halloween is celebrated on 31 October, which falls on a Saturday in 2026.
Several Girona campsites organise special Halloween and Castanyada activities during weekends in October and November, including workshops, scavenger hunts, costume contests, haunted tunnels, trick-or-treating and family activities.
Yes. Some Girona campsites remain open during autumn, while others are open all year round. This makes it possible to combine Castaween activities with a getaway to discover Girona’s landscapes, gastronomy and villages outside the summer season.