The ephemeral city of River Town Resort, designed to accommodate approximately 8,000 campers, began welcoming attendees early Thursday morning. This camping area, located next to the main venue of the Medusa Festival in Cullera, has transformed into a temporary residential hub for those wishing to fully immerse themselves in the festival experience.
Spanning 70,000 square meters, River Town Resort provides comprehensive infrastructure to ensure festival-goers' comfort throughout the event. The basic accommodation unit is the standard pitch, offering 25 square meters with capacity for up to six people. These pitches are assigned by the organization upon arrival and must be kept within designated boundaries to avoid encroaching on common areas.
More than just a place to sleep, the site boasts a wide array of essential services. Attendees have access to showers, restrooms, shaded areas, lockers, and storage, as well as mobile phone charging stations and designated waste collection points. These amenities allow festival-goers to establish the campsite as their primary base of operations.
Safety is a fundamental priority in the design of River Town Resort. The venue includes detailed plans with evacuation routes, emergency exits, assembly points, and secure outdoor areas, information provided to users to ensure their peace of mind.
The campsite's regulations impose significant safety restrictions, explicitly prohibiting the use of fire, camping gas, or barbecues, as well as the introduction of items deemed dangerous. However, food and water in sealed containers are permitted. The fire ban is particularly crucial given the proximity of tents and the high temperatures typical of August.
River Town Resort offers various accommodation options to suit each attendee's needs. The Sea Camp is for those bringing their own tents, while the Wind Camp provides pre-pitched tents. Additionally, 'glamping' options are available, such as the Luxury Village and Motel, which combine the camping experience with enhanced comfort. This year also introduces a dedicated area for campers and caravans.
The campsite's proximity to the concert venue is one of River Town Resort's main attractions, allowing attendees to enjoy a continuous routine between music and rest. Since Thursday morning, this temporary city has begun to come alive, with the first tents occupying their pitches and access points welcoming festival-goers.
Over the coming days, River Town Resort will be more than just a campsite; it will be a space for coexistence, rest, and energy recovery for thousands of people. This temporary city, born with the festival and dismantled afterward, will coexist with the grand stages of music and light at Medusa.
