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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 Saint Michael is a pleasant, family owned site and is quietly situated close to the Migliarino National Park and around 600 m. from a sandy beach. Beneath the site’s trees there are 150 level pitches, 30 of which are occupied by seasonal units, all with 4A electrical connections. Around the perimeter there are 30 mobile homes to rent. This site is mainly used by Italian holiday makers and there is plenty to do here in high season with much activity focused on the beach although a great new pool has been added. There is also a children’s club catering for different ages. Tirrenia and Marina di Pisa are 2.5 km. away, with all the amenities of typical Italian resorts. The Massaciuccoli National Park is very close and well worth a visit.
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.
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.
A mature and cheerful site, 3 km. from the sea between the famous Cinque Terre and Portofino, Valdeiva is open for most of the year. Around 60 touring pitches, with 3A electricity, are in a square at the bottom of the site, some with shade and views, and cars are parked separately. There are about 80 permanent pitches on the upper reaches of the site. Camping Valdeiva does have a small swimming pool, which is very welcome if you do not wish to take the free bus to the beach. A small busy bar/restaurant offers food at realistic prices.
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.
The pine forest which is home to Piomboni forms part of the Po Delta National Forest and has been spared the frantic commercial development of other parts of the Adriatic coast. The site, still family-owned and run, maintains a totally natural feel with pitches located between the ancient, tall pines and younger, dividing trees. There are 376 pitches for everything from tiny tents to motorhomes up to 8 metres, all with 4-10A electricity. Access to the beach is just 100 metres from the site gate and there are large, free public areas along with sunbeds for hire.Early in the evening, the children’s singing and dancing near the restaurant makes for a happy family atmosphere and the youngsters are certainly kept active with a busy programme in high season. The restaurant offers fixed menus and à la carte, and is very reasonably priced. Other hostelries line the road a short walk from the site.
This is a small, family owned site with limited facilities, situated some 550 metres from the beach in an old olive orchard and charging average prices for your stay. A road runs past the entrance and the restaurant terrace is partly overlooked by an elevated section of this road. There are 232 pitches, some very small, with lots of seasonal pitches for Italian campers, and some bungalows. The 60 level touring pitches are mainly on the lower terraces of the site, with some shade and 6A electricity. Some of the smallest pitches may be challenging when manoeuvring with large units.
The small but rustic Camping Arvier is located in the Aosta Valley. Located in the rugged mountain landscape on the edge of the Gran Paradiso National Park, it is a camping destination for lovers of walking, mountain biking and nature. The hiking routes take you into the national park, past lush greenery, deep gorges, and gently lapping mountain streams. Yet another exciting activity to indulge in is rafting on calm or wild rivers.
Casa dei Prati is a small family site on the southern side of the island of Elba, the largest in the Tuscan archipelago. The site is close to the pebble beach of Margidore. Casa dei Prati is attractively laid out amongst almond, eucalyptus and pine trees. Pitches are well shaded and most have electrical connections. After unloading, parking is arranged in a separate area. There are also apartments and mobile homes here (available to rent). Leisure facilities include a swimming pool (and separate pool for children) with fine views of the surrounding hills. There is a small bar serving snacks and a shop.
Punta Spin is a large, well-maintained site set between the road and a soft sand beach. About 300 flat touring pitches vary in size (65-100 sq.m), all with 6A electricity and with some on the beachfront (book early for these). A bicycle is an asset here to access the furthest sanitary blocks. The comprehensive amenities are clustered near the entrance and include three pools, one of which is a sophisticated paddling complex, and another is covered and heated. The restaurant and bar terraces overlook the illuminated pools, making a great setting for dinner.
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.
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.
This site was one of the first to operate on the lake and the family has a background of wine and olive oil production. La Rocca is in two areas, each side of the busy A249, the upper part being used mostly for bungalows and these have great lake views. The remaining touring pitches are on the lower part of the site, along with the main facilities. There is access between the two parts via a tunnel. The 400 pitches are mostly on terraces with shade, 10-16A electricity and access from narrow tarmac roads. Sixteen pitches are available with full services.
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.
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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.