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Castelvecchio di Preci is tucked away in the tranquil heights of the mountainous Umbrian countryside, as is Camping Il Collaccio, which is set on a hillside. The 100 or so terraced touring pitches, with shade and 6A electricity, have stunning views. The friendly family have run the business well for over 30 years, planting thousands of trees here in the process.
Caravan Park Sexten is 1,520 metres above sea level and has 268 pitches, some very large and all with electricity (16A), TV connections and water and drainage in summer and winter (underground heating stops pipes freezing). Some pitches are in the open to catch the sun, others are tucked in forest clearings by the river. They are mostly gravelled to provide an ideal all year surface. It is the facilities that make this a truly remarkable site; no expense or effort has been spared to create a luxurious environment that matches that of any top class hotel.
La Valle is welcoming family-run campsite, conveniently located between Pisa and Lucca in San Giuliano Terme. This small terraced campsite has 21 marked out, hard-standing pitches, all with electricity supplies. Set in an ancient quarry, this site benefits from continuing development, including a recently developed bar which serves light snacks from the region. The small pool offers welcome relief from the Tuscan sun or a sunbathing area if you prefer. A further 25 tent only pitches are also available.
After years of experience in the camping industry, Barbara and Pieter Witschge have built their dream – Tenuta Squaneto, a natural camping with brilliant facilities. Its location is deep in the countryside with no villages, shops or restaurants in the immediate area. The 72 grassy, level touring pitches (100-120 sq.m) have wonderful views, and 35 have water, wastewater and TV connections. There are also 15 Lodge tents for rental.
Rais Gerbi provides very good quality camping, with excellent facilities, on the beautiful Tyrrhenian coast, not far from Cefalu. This attractive terraced campsite is shaded by well-established trees, and the 216 good-sized touring pitches (6A electricity) vary from informal areas under the trees near the sea to gravel terraces and hardstandings. Most have stunning views, many with their own sinks and with some artificial shade to supplement the trees.
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.
Camping Maremma Sans Souci is a delightful seaside site which has been open since 1965 and sits in natural woodland on the coast road between Follonica and Grosseto. The minimum amount of undergrowth has been cleared to provide 270 individually marked and hedged, flat touring pitches with considerable privacy. All have 6A electrical connections and 40 have a satellite TV point. Cars are parked away from pitches. There is a wide road for motorhomes but other roads are narrow. Access to some parts is difficult so each pitch is earmarked either for touring units or for tents. An excellent sandy beach is less than 100 m. from one end of the site (400 m. from the other) and is used only by campers. The waters here are among the cleanest in Italy and the beach is very safe for swimming.
Camping Village Miramare is situated on the tip of the Cavallino peninsula, the elongated promontory which separates the Venice Lagoon from the Adriatic Sea. You are just a stone's throw away from the docks of the ferries to Venice and the lagoon islands. For people looking for a quiet spot from which to visit Venice, this is an ideal site, even more so because you leave your car or motorhome here and take the ferry across to San Marco Square. The 200 grass touring pitches are spacious and well-maintained and have 6/10-amp hook-up points available.
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.
On a hillside 300 meters above sea level, La Stadera is a charming rural campsite offering breathtaking views of the surrounding hills, mountains, and sea. Located just 10 kilometres from San Vittore di Cesena, this rustic retreat is a haven for those seeking tranquillity and natural beauty. La Stadera is part of an organic farm of the same name, specialising in berries and olive oil production. Its eight spacious camping pitches, ranging from 60 to 100 square meters, provide ample room for campers of all ages and nationalities. Enjoy the freedom of open spaces and the peaceful ambience that comes with staying in such a secluded location.
Macugnaga Natural Camping offers a tranquil escape at the foot of the majestic Monte Rosa. Renowned as one of the Ossola Valley's seven wonders, this picturesque region is famous for its stunning mountain vistas. Whether you're seeking winter or summer adventures, Macugnaga has something to offer for everyone staying here. The campsite itself provides a comfortable and welcoming environment. The reception, housed in a traditional Italian building, provides a warm greeting for guests. On-site, there are 50 touring itches of, which have 6-amp electric hook-up points available. The tent pitches are spacious; however, the Touring pitches are smaller and not delimited.
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.
Nestled under a castle and close to a tiny village, Camping Cevedale has a European atmosphere with very little English spoken, however, you will be made very welcome by the owner. The 233 pitches are grouped in two areas on either side of a fast flowing river (fenced) which generates a pleasant, natural sound. The 100 touring pitches, all with electricity (only 2A), are shaded, on grass and slope somewhat; they are in various areas among the well kept seasonal caravans. Some seasonal campers come here every holiday and most have built complex wooden chalets next to their caravans. We loved it here. This area is known for skiing in winter, rafting, adventure sports, mountain bike riding and trekking. Adventure sport courses are arranged by the management, and access to this kind of activity is one of the site’s strengths.
What an amazing experience awaits you at Seiser Alm! Elisabeth and Erhard Mahlknecht have created a superb site in the magnificent Südtirol region of the Dolomite mountains. Towering peaks provide a wonderful backdrop when you dine in the charming, traditionally styled restaurant on the upper terrace. Here you will also find the bar, shop and reception. The 150 touring pitches have 16A electricity, gas, water, drainage, satellite connection and WiFi. Guests were delighted with the site when we visited, many coming to walk or cycle, some just to enjoy the surroundings. There are countless things to see and do here, including a full entertainment programme and a brilliant new pool.
Camping Villaggio dei Fiori is open all year round. This open and spacious site is a member of the Sunêlia group and maintains very high standards. It is excellent for exploring the Italian and French Rivieras, a guided tour to Monte Carlo in particular, or for just relaxing by the enjoyable, filtered seawater pools or on the private beach. Unusually, all of the pitch areas at the site are totally paved, with huge pitches for large units. Electricity (3/6A) is available to all 107 pitches. Water, drainage and an outside sink with cold water is available for every four pitches in one area. There is ample shade on some pitches from mature trees and shrubs, which are constantly watered and cared for in summer. The pitches along the seafront are superb and enjoy great views. This is an excellent site and we loved it here!
The medieval Manhattan of San Gimignano is one of Tuscany’s most popular sites and this new campsite lies just 2 km from the town. There are 35 touring pitches here, all with 6A electrical connections and some with shade from mature trees. There are other areas suitable for tents and about 50 mobile homes to rent. The site is in woodland surrounded by olive groves and vineyards and has been developed with much care for the environment, using rain water for irrigation and with many solar panels. Located with a sports centre, the site has use of many of the sporting amenities (tennis carries an extra charge). The swimming pool alongside the site is shared with the public, but site security is good.
Camping Village Paestum is an excellent campsite on Italy's west coast. This large, family-owned site is set some way back from the beach near Paestum and the important ancient Greek temples of ancient Poseidon, built by the Greeks in the sixth century BC, taken by the Romans and renamed in 273 BC. Fast becoming a popular tourist resort, the town of Paestum is some way south of the site, enjoying a quiet, rural environment.
This family site situated at Capo Ferrato has been owned by the same family for a quarter of a century and improvements are made every year, all of them in sympathy with the environment. The 186 reasonably sized pitches are on sand and have 3A electricity. Some have shade and views of the superb, sandy beach and the sea beyond.
Close to the coastal town of Marsala in western Sicily, best known for its fortified wine, Lilybeo Village is a small, family-friendly campsite within easy reach of the attractive coastline, vineyards, and olive groves of Trapani Province. There are just 40 spacious, grassy pitches with shade provided by mature trees. The area for motorhomes is more open, yet with some shade from olive trees. The beach of Lido Signorino is easily accessible by bicycle or car, as is the historic town of Marsala. Several nature reserves and archaeological sites are along the coast to the north and east.
Down on the 'heel' of Italy, the western shoreline of Puglia offers beaches of excellent quality, interspersed with small villages and some holiday complexes. The Baia di Gallipoli campsite is in a quiet rural area on a minor coast road to the southwest of the town. It's a very pleasant location for a traditional beach holiday.
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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.