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Just forty minutes from Florence and an hour from Pisa, this site is beautifully situated high in the Tuscan hills, close to the fascinating town of Pistoia. Part of an old walled estate, there are impressive views of the surrounding countryside.
Diomedee is situated at the far end of the Gargano peninsula, close to the Foresta Umbra, and is part of a chain. The site has 170 level touring pitches (6A). Some shade is obtained from mature trees and screens, and some flat, beachside pitches are available. A beach-front restaurant/pizzeria offers a varied menu of Italian cuisine and international dishes catering for tourists. It is a great spot to watch the sunset in the summer evenings.
Camping Fiemme Village is a picturesque terraced campsite near Bellamonte, Trentino. This idyllic retreat is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with easy access to hiking trails, mountain biking routes, and the renowned Alpe Lusia ski area in winter. There are 275 touring pitches, and 13 amp electric hook-up points are available. Pitches are of various sizes, so there is a pitch to suit every camper.
There are some campsites where you can be comfortable, have all the amenities at hand and still feel you are connecting with nature. Under the pine and eucalyptus trees of the Bay of Taranto foreshore is Camping Riva di Ugento. Its 1000 pitches nestle in and around the sand dunes and the foreshore area.
Camping Village Mare is 18 km. Northwest of Trieste, at the top of an 80-metre cliff, has superb views over the Sistiana Bay. The campsite is situated in a peaceful spot amongst trees that line the coastline and offers stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. Of the 500 pitches, 340 are reserved for touring units, all with 4/6A electricity and water nearby. Some are in light woodland. Everyone is friendly, and English is spoken.
This is a small, family owned site with limited facilities, situated some 550 metres from the beach in an old olive orchard and charging average prices for your stay. A road runs past the entrance and the restaurant terrace is partly overlooked by an elevated section of this road. There are 232 pitches, some very small, with lots of seasonal pitches for Italian campers, and some bungalows. The 60 level touring pitches are mainly on the lower terraces of the site, with some shade and 6A electricity. Some of the smallest pitches may be challenging when manoeuvring with large units.
Baia Holiday Gasparina is a well-established, family-run campsite that has been welcoming guests to the shores of Lake Garda since 1952. It offers a relaxed and enjoyable holiday experience, especially popular with families due to its lakeside location and proximity to major theme parks. There are numerous pitches available, Many of which are generously sized (up to 70-100 sqm) and offer natural shade from the surrounding trees. All pitches come with electric hook-up points (up to 6 amps).
Nestled in the River Avisio valley at an altitude of 1,450 yards in Pozza di Fassa, The family-run Camping Catinaccio Rosengarten offers 158 touring pitches and accommodation to rent. Breakfast and drinks are available at the campsite bar, and 50 yards away from the site you will find a restaurant serving local dishes. . You can also find a wellness centre at the campsite which is at extra costs and comes with a Turkish bath, sauna and relaxation area. Trekking and hiking excursions are bookable at reception, and bikes can be rented at special rates in the town centre.Close to Mount Vallaccia, Cima Undici and Cima Dodici mountains, the property is 0.6 miles from the Ciampedie-Rosengarten and Buffaure ski area.
This large, beautifully maintained seaside site is about 70 kilometres northwest of Naples within a pine forest, cleverly left in its natural state. Although it does not feel like it, there are 900 touring pitches in clearings, either of grass and sand or on hardstanding, all with electricity, 80 now also with water and waste water. Finding a pitch may take time as there are so many good ones to choose from, but staff will help in season. Most pitches are well shaded, however there are some in the sun for cooler periods. The central complex is superb with well designed buildings providing for all needs (the site is some distance from the town).
Framura is an unusual, small, cliff-side site of 170 pitches including just 15 pitches for touring units and ten for tents. Positioned on the site of the old railway, the pitches themselves are fabulous as they are directly above the crystal clear waters here, but there is no shade. Access to the site is through the old railway tunnel. The supporting amenities are basic but have a certain charm, some being cut into the rock face. Direct access to a narrow but pleasant beach is via a steep stairway. The site is considered unsuitable for children and the infirm and has no accessible facilities.
Camping del Sole is, in our opinion, one of Italy’s best family sites, in a wonderful setting and offering high-quality facilities. It lies on the southern edge of Lake Iseo, just outside the pretty lakeside town of Iseo and to the north of Brescia. The ancient city of Bergamo is to the west.
This part of Italy is becoming better known by those wishing to spend time by a lake in the splendid countryside, but away from the more crowded, better-known resorts. Lake Caldonazzo is one of the smaller Italian lakes but is excellent for watersports. Camping San Cristoforo is a relatively new site on the edge of the small town of the same name and is separated from the lake by a minor road, but with easy access. There are 157 pitches on flat grass with tarmac access roads, separated by shady trees. The pitches are of a good size and all have 6A electricity. The site is owners aim is to build a happy family atmosphere and the manager speaks excellent English.
On the southern shore of Lake Garda, Le Palme is a quiet site on the attractive Riviera degli Olivi, yet within easy reach of numerous attractions including several theme parks. There are 133 touring pitches, all with electricity (6-10A), water and waste water connections. Trees provide some shade throughout and a few pitches have spectacular views across the lake, for which a supplement is payable. Some mobile homes and chalets are available for hire. Nearby Lazise and Peschiera del Garda are both attractive towns with plenty of history, as well as shops, bars and restaurants. The ancient city of Verona is an easy drive away.
This large, well-ordered site is part of the Baia Holiday Group. It lies beside the sea with direct access to a superb beach of fine sand, which is very safe and has lifeguards. The site is thoughtfully laid out with large touring pitches shaded by olives and pines. All pitches have 6/10A electricity, some have water and they are generally flat and enjoy shade from mature pines.
Heliopolis is an attractive, well run site with a charming, English-speaking lady owner named Gigliola. She is delighted to receive British customers at Heliopolis, which is very popular with Italians. This is an unusual site for the Adriatic as the pitches have their own neat, clean and covered private units with shower/WC and washing facilities. The pitches are of average size arranged in rows at right angles to the beach, most with artificial shade provided and all with electricity. Cars may be parked elsewhere. The site opens directly onto a pleasant, wide sand and shingle beach.
On the edge of Lake Bracciano, the source of Rome’s water supply is this small, typically Italian campsite. It has 72 small touring pitches out of a total of 120 and is heavily wooded, which offers shade but limits accessibility. The campsite has a relaxed atmosphere and is a good base for exploring the area. The campsite facilities include a bar, restaurant and pizzeria, a shop providing basic necessities, a football pitch, a table tennis table and you can also hire canoes down by the water's edge.
Camping Röse enjoys a particularly favourable position, located directly on Lake Maggiore in the Canneti di Dormelletto Nature Reserve, just a few kilometres from Arona. Milan is around 50 km away and makes a great day trip, with its design and fashion heritage and magnificent Gothic cathedral. The campsite is small and friendly with a welcoming atmosphere and is well laid out with large, grassy pitches, well shaded by mature plane trees with electricity and water.Camping Röse has its own lake beach with umbrellas and deckchairs on the grassy area leading down to it. It's perfect for swimming and watersports and is close to the bar and the adjacent sports field where youngsters can run around freely. A swimming pool with Jacuzzi allows you to relax and take in the scenery of Lake Maggiore as you soak in the warm waters. The onsite restaurant-pizzeria is popular, with a decent menu offering local specialities, and has a large terrace overlooking the lake. For children there is a convenient play area equipped with table football, table tennis and video games.
Situated at the south end of the small town of Martinsicuro on the Adriatic coast, this excellent site offers a first-class camping experience with a great ambience. Set in pleasant, neat, landscaped gardens and obviously well planned, there are 334 pitches for touring units varying in size from 60 to 120 sq.m. There are 140 pitches with water, drainage and electricity and a further 23 with a private bathroom on the pitch. Across a beach road is a long beach of soft sand and a promenade with the usual seaside facilities. This is a great site for low or high season, especially for families with children. Riva Nuova has something for everyone. A bonus is the backdrop of the Gran Sasso d’Italia (highest peak 2,912 m). The site nestles between the Parco Nazionale d’Abruzzo and the turquoise Adriatic. Abruzzo, dominated by the Apennines, is a brooding, introspective land of shepherds. There is much to explore here including Atri, Lanciano and Sulmona.
Camping Rialto is a family run site with a pleasant atmosphere. Its main attraction is its short 10 minute bus ride to Venice, which can be reached from the gate (€3 return). There are 88 grassy, shaded and flat pitches (58 with electricity) for tourers, under mature trees and in rows between hard roads allowing easy access and for a safe vacation in the open air . These are situated further into the site past the wide range of rental accommodation types and tents. A pizza restaurant/takeaway with a bar that serves a range of Italian specialities is close to the main entrance, along with a newly built outdoor swimming pool where you can enjoy a day or a few hours of relaxation in our new swimming pool and taste a cold drink or a snack at the pool bar of Camping Rialto!
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Italy
Italy’s rich history and unparalleled diversity make it a prime holiday destination all year round. Towering mountains, glassy lakes, ancient cities and golden beaches – this is a country that truly has it all. Camping in Italy is bound to be an exciting experience, no matter where you go.
Whether you want to explore historical cities, stroll around medieval hill towns, relax on sandy beaches or indulge in a little opera, good food and wine, Italy has it all.
Camping in Italy is a relaxed affair. Invariably surrounded by amazing landscapes, sensational food and plenty of real dolce vita, it’s impossible not to relax.
Camping in Italy has its own quirks and facets. For instance, pitches can sometimes be slightly smaller than in other regions, but that’s because vehicles are not permitted on many campsites (except to pitch up or at the end of your holiday). When this is the case, campsite life is so much more peaceful, and safer, without cars trundling to and fro.
Italian History
Italy is a relatively new country, being unified as recently as 1861. With some 60 million inhabitants, it remains a largely regional country with twenty distinct regions, each fiercely proud of its identity and local traditions. Italian culture has evolved over many centuries and is centred around the arts, music, architecture, family and food. Many eras have left their mark, from Roman, through Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical to today.
Italian Cuisine
Italian food has influenced cuisines around the world. To many it is simply an art form. Much of it is essentially simple: cheese, pasta, tomatoes, meat, garlic but of course the key to success is the detail, the quality and the natural passion that comes so easily to Italian chefs in the restaurant and at home.
The ripest, juiciest tomatoes, the infinite variety of pasta that comes in all shapes and sizes, the freshest of fish, all handled with care and prepared with respect. The Italians make time for eating and eat with an almost religious enthusiasm so that there is a real sense of occasion round every table.
Eating on a campsite is a doddle in Italy. The on site restaurants are invariably excellent with simple but good quality crowd pleasers. Pizza never tastes so good as in an Italian campsite restaurant, sitting on the terrace with a glass of something refreshing.
Italy’s wines are not to be missed either. Nothing says holiday quite like a glass of chilled Prosecco as the sun goes down, and an easy drinking Montepulciano or a fruity Bardolino will accompany anything from pizza to spaghetti carbonara. And when things culinary get a little more serious a Chianti or a chunky Barolo will always hit the mark.
After dinner, try a Limoncello liqueur for something a little decadent but deliciously moreish.
Northern Italy
The mountains of the Alps and the Dolomites drop down to the plains of northern Italy. The melt water makes its way down to the vast lakes for which this region is so famed. Lake Garda, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and Lake Idro, among others, each have their own unique character but all are rather stylish with elegant waterside towns and villages offering great eateries, plenty of sightseeing, shops and places of interest. The lakes are perfect for a relaxing cruise or perhaps some watersports.
Milan is a vibrant city, with fabulous shopping, fashion houses like Armani and Dolce & Gabbana and the famous opera house, La Scala, as well as Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’ fresco. Other cities like Bologna, Turin and Genoa have their own appeal, not least Verona with its Roman amphitheatre and Juliet’s Balcony, allegedly the inspiration for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Central Italy
Encompassing Pisa, with its leaning tower, and Florence with its sublime views, Michelangelo’s ‘David’ and the Uffizi Gallery, it’s hard to beat Central Italy for pure ‘wow’.
Tuscany’s rolling countryside (is it ever anything else in Tuscany?) with its cypress trees, olive groves, vineyards and the gorgeous towns of Siena and San Gimignano are synonymous with this region. No surprise Tuscany is one of the country’s most visited regions.
Southern Italy
Pompeii and Herculaneum are overlooked by the ever-watchful Mount Vesuvius. The uniquely breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi coast is not to be missed, but only once you have delved into the winding narrow streets of Naples with its crumbling façades inset with Catholic shrines, and its lively markets, chaotic traffic and roaring scooters.
The beautiful islands of Elba, Sardinia and Sicily are each worth visiting, each with magnificent sandy beaches and unique charm.
At a Glance
Capital: Rome (Roma)
Climate: The south enjoys extremely hot summers and mild, dry winters, whilst the mountainous regions of the north are cooler, with heavy snowfalls in winter.
Language: Italian. There are several dialect forms, and some German is spoken near the Austrian border.
Telephone: The country code is 00 39.
Currency: The Euro (€) Banks: Mon-Fri 08.30-13.00 and 15.00-16.00.
Shops: Mon-Sat 08.30/09.00-13.00 and 15.30/16.00-19.30/20.00, with some variations in larger cities.
Public Holidays:
• New Year
• Easter Monday
• Liberation Day - 25 April
• Labour Day
• Assumption - 15 August
• All Saints - 1 November
• Immaculate Conception - 8 December
• Christmas 25 / 26 December
• Plus numerous special local feast days.