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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).
In a quiet situation in the Tuscan hills, six kilometres from the sea at Donoratico, this high quality site has a busy and attractive medium sized pool, overlooked by a pleasant restaurant/bar. The terrace has commanding views over the area and the sea and sunsets are spectacular. The site is set on steeply rising ground and has 213 pitches, of which 101 shaded pitches are for touring units, all with 3/10A electricity. They are in tiered rows on fairly narrow terraces. Although busy in high season, it remains peaceful at night. There is a large nature reserve adjacent and a free bus to the 20 km. long sandy beach.
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.
Camping Taimì is located in Marina di Massa, Italy, offering a comfortable and eco-conscious holiday experience just 500 meters from the beach. On site you will find 83 large and shaded touring pitches (around 90m2) with 6Amp electric hook up points available. The site is well-equipped with a range of facilities designed for comfort and enjoyment. A highlight is the outdoor swimming pool featuring a wooden deck surround instead of tiles, blending harmoniously with the environment. The pool is accessible with a hoist and wheelchair access. A modern restaurant can also be found on site and provides various snacks and drinks throughout the day including breakfast with fresh croissants and cakes, and evening aperitifs. Takeaway options are also available via a dedicated app.
In the heart of the Maremma, on the Etruscan Coast south of Livorno, Etruria Village Camping is an ideal place for a peaceful, healthy and enjoyable holiday with family and friends. It is a large, well equipped site with 200 impressive pitches, all with 6A electricity connections and with direct access to a fine sandy beach where there is a popular brasserie, open in the evenings and serving good food. Unlike many pine-dominated sites, there is an attractive open canopy with clever landscaping. The main services are centrally located and are all of a high standard.
The name means Little Fountain as springs provide all the drinking water here. The Maurizio family have worked hard to provide a most pleasant site for campers. There are 60 terraced pitches for touring units on a sloping site, all with 3/6A electricity and shade from mature olives. Once settled on the pitch, cars are parked separately.
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.
Capo d’Orso is a large, attractive, terraced site with views of the Maddalena Archipelago. Set into a hillside that slopes down to the sea, the 450 terraced pitches (40-80 sq.m) are of gravel, grass and sand, some with views over the sea and some others set alongside the beach. All have 3A electricity. Access to the pitches is good despite the rocky terrain. Cars are parked away from the pitches in high season. The very Italian restaurant at the top of the amenities building serves delicious meals and has a covered terrace giving excellent sea views. This site is suitable for families.
Lago di Bracciano is just 47 km. from the centre of Rome. The site is of a size that provides excellent opportunities for watersports and is inevitably very popular with windsurfers. With some pitches alongside a private little beach, the site provides 110 pitches of which about 50 are for touring units. Our pitch had a full view of the lake, and the gentle breeze made the temperature at the end of June quite bearable. Some shade is provided by large trees. A bar and restaurant near the entrance are behind the site’s small swimming pool and play area. The local bus has a regular service to Rome, and the nearby train station has a direct line to Rome. There are various opportunities for excursions that the site owners will be pleased to tell you about. This site would be a good choice for long or short stays, especially in low season.
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.
You will receive a warm welcome from Hans & Francesca and English is spoken by all in reception. This site is in an ideal location for touring Tuscany and visiting Sienna and Florence. Getting into Florence is just a ten minute drive to Bucine and a one-hour train journey takes you right into the centre of this beautiful city. Sienna is about a 45 minute drive away. The setting of this site is perfect in the centre of Chianti country, with beautiful views across the Tuscany countryside and some amazing sunsets.The site consists of 111 individual touring pitches with shade and separated by low hedging, all have hook-up and a small sink unit. There are also 76 mobile homes and four Safari Tents for hire. There are three pools for campsite guests, surrounded by a sun terrace with many sun loungers. For the active, there are tennis courts, a volleyball court, a football field, ping pong tables, bike hire and a scenic network of paths that runs around the campsite.
The Baia San Nicola Campsite and Holiday Village is situated in a picturesque cove just 2 kilometres from Peschici. This stunning location boasts 600 meters of pristine, golden sand, often considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Gargano region. Upon arriving at Camping Baia San Nicola, proceed a short distance beyond the entrance to reach the reception area. Located approximately 100 meters to your left, near the bar, you'll be greeted by the friendly Mastromatteo family. The campsite has 100 touring pitches with 5Amp electric hook-up points available. The campsite is shaded by towering Mediterranean pine trees, giving plenty of shade during the summer months.
Camping Village Panoramico Fiesole is a mature but pleasant site in a superb hilltop situation offering wonderful views over Florence. The 120 pitches, all with 5A electricity, are on terraces and steep walks to and from the various facilities could cause problems for guests with mobility problems. There is shade in many parts of the site.
A lakeside site, Camping Badiaccia Village, has a relaxed atmosphere and excellent views of the surrounding hills and the islands of the lake. Being directly on the lake, with a long sandy beach, gives an almost seaside atmosphere.
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.
Adria is a modest site at first glance, however one soon realises this is a real gem. Unusually for the Adriatic, the setting is tranquil as there is no road or rail noise. Alongside the pretty beach, the site is surrounded by fields and a nature reserve. The pitches (50-100 sq.m) are level and have 10A electricity. Well shaded in the older area, the trees in the new area are beginning to provide welcome shade. The exciting new pool complex is a fun setting for both day and evening entertainment. This family orientated site really does give value for money. When we visited, children of all ages were having great fun with the entertainment staff.
A set of mountains rise from Camping Faè in the Italian province of Trentino: these peaks are the Brenta Dolomites, making up a landscape that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.Camping Faè is a family-run site with 86 touring pitches shaded by trees, mountain views, and modern facilities. It has a bar and a lounge to collapse into after a long day hiking the mountains; two barbecue areas, a playground, a ping pong table and a football table are also on hand, along with a small supermarket stocked with leading groceries, freshly baked bread and some local products. The team is multilingual.
Set high on a peninsula, on the quieter western shore of Lake Garda, La Rocca is an amiable, family orientated campsite. The 180 attractive touring pitches enjoy shade from the tree canopy, and 20 are on open terraces with lake views. Also, there are 25 mobile homes to rent. Visitors have the choice of two pebble lakeside beaches with a jetty. The beaches can be accessed from the site, and there is a pleasant pool complex. The site has all modern amenities without losing its distinctive Italian ambience with an open feel. Nothing is too much trouble for the management. The owner, Livio, is charming and very engaging with his pleasant, halting English. The restaurant offers a selection of dishes and pizzas, and there is a selection of sports activities. It is close to traditional Italian villages, modern theme parks and all manner of watersports. The beach is accessed via a tunnel beneath the road.
This well developed site, south of Livorno, is fashioned out of a very extensive area of natural undulating woodland (with low trees) famous for wild boar. The fact that the site is cleverly divided into separate areas for families and couples, including those in touring units, shows the owner’s desire to reduce any possibility of noise for families on the site. There are 372 pitches for touring units in separate clearings with shade, most of a good size, plus 200 large caravans to rent along with ten bungalows. Electricity (5A) is available in all parts (long leads are required for some pitches).
Nestled amidst the mountains in Tuscany, Italy, Camping Falterona is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. It is located in Pratovecchio Stia, Arezzo, Tuscany, and is 840 meters high and offers stunning mountain views and crisp, fresh air. The campsite is situated strategically, approximately 5 km from the town of Stia and within an hour's drive from Florence, Arezzo, Forlì, and Cesena. It borders the National Park of the Casentino Forests, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Camping Falterona provides direct access to hiking trails, cycle paths, and opportunities to explore the rich flora and fauna of the region. The Arno River is just 5 km away, where you can swim or take a refreshing dip during the summer.
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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.