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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.
Campsite Penisola Verde is a charming lakeside retreat on the southwestern shore of beautiful Lake Caldonazzo, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. The campsite boasts a private pebble beach with two inviting swimming platforms, making it a water lover's paradise. Enjoy leisurely cycling on mostly flat paths or embark on a mountain hike to explore the stunning surroundings. The crystal-clear waters of Lake Caldonazzo, renowned as the warmest mountain lake in the Alps, offer a range of water sports and a designated swimming area.
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.
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.
Pian di Boccio is a small-scale campsite in the heart of Umbria. It is situated near the fortress town of Bevagna and within a radius of 60 kilometres from the most critical cities in Umbria. The campsite is uniquely located in the middle of an olive orchard with views of the mountainous landscape. Pian di Boccio has plenty of activities, such as football, tennis, volleyball, and archery. It also has a playground. With bicycle hire available from reception, they can tell you where all the best cycle routes are in the region.
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.
Situated on the north side of Lake Trasimeno, close to two of the lake’s islands, Punta Navaccia is run by the three ebullient Migliorati sisters. It is a large site with 400 flat, shaded touring pitches (with 6A electricity), mostly near the lakeside. The site is adjacent to a soft sand beach and has a dock with facilities for mooring and launching your boat. The hub of the site is bustling with a full animation programme for children and adults. A huge amphitheatre stages entertainment and is located close to all the other services. This is a great and very Italian site where families will have fun at reasonable prices.
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.
Mugello Verde is a country, hillside site with 100 good sized pitches for motorhomes and caravans and smaller pitches for tents. All have 6A electricity. Some are on flat ground; others are on steep terraces where mature trees provide shade. The big attraction here is the site’s proximity to the international Mugello racing track, just 5 km. away. It is used by Ferrari for practice runs and is also an international car and motorcycling track. The site has a pleasant, open feel and the accommodation for hire does not impinge on the touring area. The on-site restaurant serves food at reasonable prices, and the large terrace overlooks the pool which is also used by locals. The bar has a TV, and the local racing is covered fairly constantly. English is spoken at reception where much tourist information is available. A good site, particularly for motor racing enthusiasts, and there are also mobile homes for rent.
There are just 25 flat touring pitches with 16A electricity at this basic site which is part of a seven hectare farm. Water is only available from the small but satisfactory sanitary block. The site is hedged and adjacent to various fruit trees and vines from which red wine is made. There is no shop on site but the family sells wine and jam and some basics such as pasta. A shop in the village (5 km) provides bread and other essentials. Restaurant meals are available at weekends only and on Friday if notified in advance. On-site facilities are limited to a small pool for children, a very basic play area and a small animal area. There is some noise from two roads.
Encircled by hills, Baia Azzurra is a cool green site with lots of trees. There are 260 pitches with 180 average sized, grassy pitches for touring units. These are flat, shaded by tall trees and some have artificial shade. All have 3A electricity and eight also have water and drainage. This is a neat site with a regular layout and amenities are away from the pitches. The focal point of the site is the lagoon-shaped pool with bridge, modern restaurant and entertainment complex. There is direct access, across a minor road and a 150 m. walk, to the gently sloping sandy beach with plenty of loungers and umbrellas. This beach may be difficult for those with reduced mobility.
Baia Verde is a smart, well-equipped and peaceful campsite located in the attractive village of Manerba on the southwestern corner of Lake Garda, backed by the Valtenesi hills. The site leads down towards the lake and overlooks the large sandy expanse of beach, making this an appealing campsite for families with young children.
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.
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.
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.
Camping Butterfly is in the town of Peschiera and has been owned by the same family for 40 years. Giorgio, the younger generation owner, is keen to make your holiday a success. Camping Butterfly is associated with IT62630 Bella Italia. There are 292 flat pitches on grass and sand of which 50 are for touring with 6A electricity and with some shade from mature trees. Many mobile homes are mixed randomly around the camping area. A pleasant swimming pool with a paddling pool (and lifeguard) is available for cooling off and fun (hats compulsory). The site is keen to welcome children under 12 years of age accompanied by their parents.
La Sfinge is peacefully located in the famous area of Cinque Terre and stylish Portofino, in a landscape of pine and acacia trees, with some panoramic views. Most of the 65 touring pitches are located at the lower level with tent pitches on pleasant terraces, some with views. There are permanent residents on the site but they are separated from the touring pitches. A set evening meal is prepared at a good price with barbecues in high season. There is a free private shuttle service to the beach and to the railway station to explore the region. The owners are diligent, keen to please and speak good English. There is a pleasant atmosphere at this small, uncomplicated site just 3 km. from the sea. It would particularly suit those who like different types of watersports.
Marina di Bibbona is a relatively little known resort situated a little to the south of Livorno and close to the better-known resort of Cecina. There are 324 good sized pitches, 173 for touring units, all with electricity and 40 with water and drainage. Most are well shaded by pine, olive and eucalyptus trees. The remainder of the site has a sunnier, more open setting with mobile homes or chalets belonging to the site or to tour operators. There is something for everyone here and the site has been thoughtfully designed and is well maintained.
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.
Happy Village and Camping is a smart, pleasant site set on a hillside with great views from the upper reaches where the hub of the site is situated. There is a choice of shaded pitches (with 6A electricity), flat in the lower section or terraced in the upper area. The restaurant and bar have large terraces overlooking the pools and countryside. Dining here at night is a delight. Everything is neat and clean. Most visitors will wish to visit Rome and the shuttle bus to the local station some 6 km. away makes this easy.
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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.