Camping in Abruzzo
19 campsites in Italy, Abruzzo
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Camping Lo Schioppo is a campsite in Abruzzo, Italy, nestled in the woods near a river. It provides a peaceful and natural camping experience. The village of La Grancia is three kilometres away, and the town of Morino, with more amenities like restaurants, shops, and a train station, is a ten-minute drive away. You will arrive at the attractive site via a hilly road along a valley and be welcomed by the Tagliola family. This terraced site is well maintained with 50 spacious touring notches with electric hook-up points available.
Set alongside the beautiful Adriatic coast with its long, soft sand beaches, this site has 270 pitches, all with 6A electricity, 200 with water and waste water. The site is aimed at families, and the swimming pools, play areas and entertainment programme will keep everyone busy. The atmosphere is lively and the management do their utmost to keep everyone happy. There is a self-service restaurant and a lovely bar/café on the beach, with a gelateria and superb miniclub. A novel feature is the American-style grill bar serving mouth watering food.
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.
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.
Eurcamping is about 2 km. south of the small town of Roseto degli Abruzzi. This is a pleasant and relatively quiet site, situated beside the sea, with 159 well-defined pitches. All pitches have 6A electricity, some are very large, and many have shade. There are good facilities which are grouped around the reception area including a very pleasant swimming pool with plenty of sun loungers and there is an entertainment area at the far end of the site.
This small, very Italian, family-run site, just north of Pescara and south of Pineto, is situated between the coastal railway line and a superb sandy beach. Inevitably there is some railway noise. About 60 small pitches area available for touring units (cars parked away from pitches), all have 6A electricity and are shaded by trees which you will need to watch out for when manoeuvring. It is quieter than the larger sites that are usually found on this coast. During June to August, it is very much an Italian family site with entertainment and all sorts of fun and games on the beach. Nearby Pineto is a pleasant, small, seaside town with a small market, good restaurants and cafés and all essential shops.
Il Vecchio Mulino enjoys a fine woodland setting on the slopes of Monte Marsicano, at the heart of the Abruzzo National Park. The site is open all year and is popular for walking and cycling in the summer and is well located for the Pescasseroli and Macchiarvana ski resorts in the winter.
Camping Le Foci has a fine setting high in the Abruzzo National Park. There are 210 pitches here, of which 80 are reserved for tents and the rest for caravans or motorhomes. All pitches are equipped with 5A electrical connections. This is dramatic mountain country and the tranquillity is disturbed only by cow bells. The delightful mountain village of Opi is nearby and from here the views are amongst the finest in the National Park.
This is a relaxed site in a 21-acre park with a selection of pitches for larger caravans and motorhomes, mainly around the perimeter. The 457 touring pitches (all with 6-16A electricity) are well laid out between mature trees that offer good shade. Some pitches are available adjacent to the beach, for a small supplement. There is direct access to the superb sandy beach with a range of amenities on offer, including a beach bar and beach volleyball. A lively entertainment programme is organised in peak season, including a children’s club and aquagym. Leisure facilities are extensive and include a large swimming pool and separate children’s pool. Visitors with dogs are sited in a designated area.
Duca Amedeo is a small site on the seafront and promenade with access to a broad, sandy beach across a busy road. There are 150 flat, closely placed pitches here, of which 139 are available to touring units. Of a reasonable size, some have shade from trees and 6A electricity is provided. The hub of the site is by the entrance. This is a very Italian site with lots of loud holiday noise and music until 23.30. There is no shop, but a supermarket is 300 m. away and the bar/restaurant of the hotel next door (owned by family members) is used by campers. There are many loyal Italian families here on well established, long term pitches.
This site is 13 kilometres northwest of Pescara and lies just back from the coast about 2 km. up a long and very steep hill from where it has great views over the Adriatic sea. The site predominantly consists of bungalows and chalets for hire, with around 40 pitches at the top of the site available for smaller touring units (with 6A electricity). These are mainly on level terraces, but access to some may be difficult. If the installation of caravans is a problem, a tractor is available to help. The site is not suitable for those with reduced mobility as the roads are extremely steep. The swimming pool at the bottom of the site includes a small bar that overlooks the sea. During high season an entertainment programme is run on a small stage and associated area within the pool boundary. There is a very large air-conditioned reception area where it is possible to book a wide range of activities taking place both on and off-site.
This is the place to get away from it all – situated in the middle of Italy, high in the peaceful Abruzzo mountains with magnificent views over the Barrea lakes. It's an uncomplicated site, an hour from Rome and Pescara, and it could be another world in terms of peace and quiet. The site has limited facilities, but swimming, riding and fishing are all possible nearby. The 105 touring pitches (4A electricity) are set on a hillside amongst wildflowers and grasses and are relatively open, with wraparound views of the surrounding mountains.
This is an extraordinary campsite. The 15 luxury pitches (6A electricity) are set among attractive palms at one end of the hotel grounds (some rail noise). They are an integral part of a five-star hotel which has beautifully landscaped gardens, cleverly complementing a plush restaurant/bar complex. The adjacent beach is a mixture of sand and small rocks, but fabulous swimming and paddling pools and a jacuzzi compensate. An excellent entertainment team work hard to ensure the children enjoy themselves. Popular and a little pricey, Vacanze Poker is a great family site.
This large, attractive site offers 150 touring pitches with 6A electricity and a further 275 small pitches (60 sq.m) for camping under trees. There is direct access to a sand and stone beach alongside the turquoise Adriatic where various sports are organised. It is a well organised site with something for all the family. Like many Adriatic sites however, it does suffer from some railway noise. The central complex has a vast array of shops, a bar and a restaurant plus a self-service option on the first floor. Use of the pool and the sports facilities are charged as extra.
Set on a beautiful stretch of the Adriatic Coast, Camping Village Grotta del Saraceno is on a promontory overlooking an attractive bay with stunning views. The soft sand beach is down 100 steps; halfway down, there is a charming ‘ristopub’ which sits alongside the famous grotto. If you are at all unsteady on your feet, this location is probably not for you.
This is a good quality site located at Roseto degli Abruzzi, north of Pescara. There are 60 shady pitches here. Most are of a good size and have electrical connections. Around 160 mobile homes and chalets are also available to rent. Pride of place here goes to the excellent swimming pool complex which comprises three different pools (one with waves) and numerous water slides. Swimming lessons are on offer. This becomes a very lively site in peak season with a varied entertainment and activity programme every day. There is direct access to an excellent sandy beach. Various activities are also organised here during July and August.
This small campsite is for tents only or small camper vans by prior arrangement (a number of rooms, tents and a retired VW Camper also available). This is wild camping, with no marked pitches or electricity connections, 2 km. from the little village of Serramonacesca, which has bars, shops, a butcher, a chemist and restaurants. The Majella National Park, with wolves, bears and birds of prey, is one of the most exciting areas of untamed wilderness within the Apennines. Rock climbing, spread across the entire region, is spectacular. The Adriatic coastline, with 133 km. of beaches, cliffs and creeks running along a sparkling coast, is lined with pinewoods, dotted with towns and backed by green hills.
Sand, sea, and a packed program of activities for all in the summer months as Camping Gilda has welcomed guests for more than 30 years. The team at Gilda Camping has become rather expert at keeping holidaymakers happy, like the well-appointed facilities alone show. The site is located next to the Borsacchio Natural Reserve with access to its private beach and two kilometres north of the little seaside resort of Rosero Degli Abruzzi.Continuing the active theme, beach volleyball, table tennis, table football and pétanque are also on-site; there's a playground to keep the kids occupied, and a full entertainment and activities program runs during the summer months: sports tournaments, excursions, theme nights and parties with live music and dancing, plus a kids' club. If all that isn't enough, a short drive will take those eager for more activity to tennis courts, outdoor pools and horse riding schools.
Camping & Residence Il Pioppeto lies to the south of Pescara and is a clean and friendly family site. It is well maintained and tidy, with 110 level pitches with 5A electricity and plenty of shade. The local food offered in the small, unassuming restaurant is superb and reasonably priced (cash only). Diners can eat inside or enjoy the atmosphere on the terrace, although there is some road noise. The delightful beach, just outside the site, is long and very wide, so there is no difficulty in escaping from the maddening crowd.
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Abruzzo
Southern Italy forms the lower boot of the Italian peninsula, containing the ankle (Abruzzo and Molise and southern Lazio), the toe (Calabria), and the heel (Apulia). On the eastern coast is the Adriatic Sea, leading into the rest of the Mediterranean through the Strait of Otranto. On the Adriatic, south of the spur of the boot, the peninsula of Monte Gargano, the Gulf of Salerno, the Gulf of Naples, and the Gulf of Gaeta are each named after a large coastal city.
A popular attraction in Abruzzo is the medieval hilltown of Scanno. Surrounded by high peaks looming above, the town hosts a range of activities in the summer including riding, boating and a classical music festival. Close by is Italy’s third largest national park. With mountains, rivers, lakes and forests it is an important wildlife refuge, home to bears, wolves and the golden eagle. It also offers good walking, riding, skiing and canoeing.
Around Scanno are the historic mountain towns of-and Sulmona, and the village of Cocullo, where the bizarre Festival of Snakes takes place in May; a statue of a local saint is draped with live snakes and paraded through the streets. Along the Abruzzo coast is Pescara, the main resort, which has a 16 km. long beach. Ferries to Croatia and the Dalmatian islands depart from here. Nearby are the small hill towns of Atri, Penne, and Loreto Apruntino.
The region consists of the following Provinces: Chieti, L'aquila, Pescara and Teramo.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Places of interest
Alba Adriatica: Most northern of Abruzzo’s coastal resorts.
Atri: 13th-century cathedral, archaeology and ethnography museums.
Celano: Pretty village with turreted castle.
Lanciano: Historic town.
Pineto: Coastal resort.
Téramo: Remains of Roman amphitheatre, theatre and baths.
CUISINE OF THE REGION
Cuisine of the region
As sheep farming dominates the region, lamb is popular.
Arrosticini: Skewers of lamb or sheep meat grilled over a charcoal fire.
Pallotte cacio e ova: Fried meatballs made with eggs, bread, and cheese.
Spaghetti alla chitarra: A type of pasta made with a special tool called a chitarra, which gives it a square shape. It is often served with a tomato sauce and meatballs.
Timballo teramano: A lasagna-like dish made with pasta sheets, meat, vegetables, and rice.
Pecora alla cottora: A lamb or sheep dish that is stuffed with herbs and cooked in a copper pot.
Brodetto al trabocco: A fish stew made with a variety of seafood, including fish, shellfish, and octopus.
Cannelloni abruzzesi: A type of cannelloni made with ricotta cheese, spinach, and sausage.
Torta di mele abruzzese: An apple cake made with a shortcrust pastry and filled with apples, cinnamon, and sugar.