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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.
This amazing site is very large, offering absolutely everything a camper could wish for. It is extremely professionally run and we were impressed with the whole organisation. It lies along a 1.2 km. long, broad sandy beach which shelves very gradually and offers a huge number of sporting activities. The site itself is regularly laid out with parallel access roads under a covering of poplars, pine and other trees. There are 2,200 pitches for touring units, all with 6/10/16A electricity and 1,969 also have water and drainage. Because of the size of the site, there is an internal road train and amenities are repeated across the site (cycling is permitted on specific roads). A member of Leading Campings group.
Camping Oasi is located to the south of Venice at the mouth of the river Brenta. After leaving the centre of Sottomarina, you will enter a quieter environment with many campsites, each with their own access to a private beach. On-site, you will find 310 grass pitches, of which 150 are for touring units and have 6-amp hook-up points. There are 100 seasonal pitches and 60 mobile homes available to hire. The pitches are usually spacious enough, just a bit tight for larger outfits, so bear that in mind when travelling here. The site is well maintained with flower beds and trees jotted around the site.
Camping Zocco is an excellent, professionally run site in a quiet, scenic location sloping gently down towards the lake where there is a jetty, buoys for your boat and a long pleasant shingle beach with a bar. The Sandrini family, who run this site, give British and Dutch visitors a warm welcome and English is spoken. There are 209 pitches for touring units, all with 6A electricity either on slightly sloping ground or terraced. The position and quality of the facilities make Zocco a most attractive option if you prefer a smaller, quieter site which improves year on year. A variety of trees give shade in some parts. These include olives, which provide oil for the owners and may be bought in attractive personalised bottles as a souvenir. The site has a pool and children’s pool, a smart reception and late arrivals area. Watersports can be enjoyed on the lake and boats may be launched from the site. Mobile homes to rent.
Located in the picturesque Lombardy region of Italy, Camping Il Faro offers a tranquil escape just steps away from the stunning Lake Garda. This family-owned campsite is ideally situated between Rocca di Garda and San Biagio Island, providing easy access to a sandy beach, water sports, and scenic hiking trails. On-site, there are 60 touring pitches with electric hook-up points available. The spacious, grassy pitches provide ample shade from the Italian sun, allowing you to enjoy leisurely picnics or barbecues.
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.
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 Village Du Parc is a very pleasant, family owned site which resembles a Tardis, in that it extends and extends as you progress further through the site. Olive groves are interspersed with the pitch areas which gives an open and green feel. The site is set on a slope that goes down to the lakeside beach of soft sand. The 242 touring pitches are terraced and all have 5A electricity. Units above 10 m. long will be challenged by some of the corners here. Pitches are separated by trimmed hedges and some have shade, others have fine views of the lake.
Camping Village Santapomata is a traditional type of campsite with direct access to a sandy beach. There are 362 pitches with just 2A electricity, shaded by tall pines. Pitches vary from roomy to rather tight, some are close to the beach and have privacy. The whole site appears a little dated but is popular with some regular visitors and prices are reasonable compared to some in the area. A short walk takes you to the first section of beach where you are required to pay for sun loungers and umbrellas, filling the beach in unbroken rows. The area beyond this is free but you will have a longer walk. Off-pitch parking is compulsory.
Sabbiadoro is a large, top quality site that caters very well for children. It is divided into two parts with separate entrances and efficient receptions. It has 974 touring pitches and is ideal for families who like all their amenities to be close by. The level, grassy pitches vary in size, are shaded by attractive trees and have electricity (6-10A) and TV connections. The facilities are all in excellent condition and well thought out, especially the pool complex, and everything here is very modern, safe and clean. The site’s private beach (with 24-hour guard) is only 250 m. away and has its own showers, toilets and baby rooms.
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 large, traditional, lakeside site is a merger of two different sites with the result that the 354 pitches (about 175 for touring units) appear randomly dispersed around the site. However, those alongside the lake are in small groups and close together; the main bar, restaurant and shop are also located at the lower level. The main area is at the top of a fairly steep hill on slightly sloping or terraced grass and has slightly larger pitches.
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.
In the south of Italy, The Residence Camping Atlantide is a modern site just 5 km from the city of Monopoli. It is set beside a beautiful rocky and sandy beach that stretches for 1 km. It's a perfect spot for nature lovers or those who want to be beside the sea. The campsite offers approximately 100 pitches touring pitches. Some have private facilities on hard standing with water and electric hook-up points. Netted canopies shade pitches ad well as mature trees. There are also 24 self-catering bungalows that accommodate up to four people.
Camping Delle Rose is close to the French border, and a few miles inland from the Italian Riviera. This is a peaceful spot, set deep in the Maritime Alps, with many unspoilt medieval towns, picturesque churches and bustling markets. This is a friendly, family site where Lorena, Mauro and Lorenzo will guarantee a warm welcome. The site is located on a steeply terraced hillside, surrounded by eucalyptus and mimosa. The 80 touring pitches are 40-80 sq.m, and most have 3A electricity connections. A number of mobile homes and apartments are available for rent. Many improvements are being made to the site and those already completed are of a high standard.
This is a pleasant, well maintained site with a good swimming pool. The pool is overlooked by 35 rental apartments that form part of a block that also houses the bar and restaurant area. The site is popular with Italian, Dutch and German holidaymakers and booking is essential in high season. The touring pitches are quite small, ranging from 30 to 70 sq.m. and access to some would be difficult for larger units. All the pitches have water and 6A electricity. The location of this site is quite remote and a free shuttle minibus to the beach and to Finale Ligure is operated by the site at pre-defined times during the day.
Covelo has a superb lakeside location and is one of the friendliest family sites we have visited in Italy. It is three hundred metres long, with grassy pitches and mature trees. The average sized, level pitches are in rows parallel with the shores of the lake. As the site is just four pitches deep, all have excellent access to the water plus brilliant views of the mountains across the lake and the tree-clad escarpment to the rear of the site. The owners take great pride in their site, insisting on high levels of simple family-style enjoyment for their guests. Although the site is small, the creative owners of Covelo have worked wonders in getting the maximum from their site for their guests to feel relaxed and have an enjoyable holiday.
Formerly named Toscana Colliverdi, Camping Panorama del Chianti has undergone some development. A small country hillside site in Tuscany, it has space for 61 large units on deep terraces and two areas for tents. All the terrace pitches have 3/5A electricity. There are panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. If you are content to be self-supporting and wish to explore Tuscany with the advantage of reasonable campsite fees, then this could be for you.
This site is in an ideal location, being directly across the road from the beach and a short distance from the town. The pitches, all with water and electricity, are laid out in a grid pattern, divided by trees which give shade. Additional shade is provided by overhead netting. The main building and the toilet blocks are dated but clean. The town of Praia a Mare is busy, serving a wide area of hinterland. It has a one-way main street with a broad, shady pedestrianised area alongside, lined with shops and cafés.
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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.