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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.
Baia Holiday Gasparina is a well-established, family-run campsite that has been welcoming guests to the shores of Lake Garda since 1952. It offers a relaxed and enjoyable holiday experience, especially popular with families due to its lakeside location and proximity to major theme parks. There are numerous pitches available, Many of which are generously sized (up to 70-100 sqm) and offer natural shade from the surrounding trees. All pitches come with electric hook-up points (up to 6 amps).
Village Camping Santa Fortunata is situated on the hillside just outside Sorrento among olive and lemon groves. There is plenty of shade but low hanging branches make some of the pitches unsuitable for larger units. There is a steep tarmac approach to some but the stunning views over the bay more than compensate.
Trasimeno Glamping Resort is located in Sant'Arcangelo di Magione directly on the shores of Lake Trasimeno. It's within the heart of Umbria, near the border with Tuscany, offering a blend of natural beauty, comfort, and a wide range of activities. On site, there are various spacious touring pitches to choose from all with electric hook up points available. Options include XXL Lake view Pitches (some directly by the lake) and Comfort pitches with private sanitary facilities available.
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.
It would be difficult to find a more beautiful lake than Orta, surrounded by wooded hills and mountains and fringed with ancient towns and villages. Camping Royal, family owned and run, sits on a hillside overlooking the lake. There are 60 pitches, 20 for touring, set on level terraces, each with 5A Europlug and a water point nearby. Although professionally managed, this site has maintained the typical relaxed informality for which Italy is famous. Popular with campers from all over Europe, many return year after year. Nothing seems to be too much trouble to ensure a memorable stay.
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.
This large site occupies a hillside position, sloping down to a cove with a 500 metre beach of fine sand – a special feature is an attractive grotto at the eastern end. Hard access roads lead to 800 terraced, sand/grass pitches (5A electricity), some with real shade. Some pitches are on the beach fringes (no extra charge) and there is a separate area for campers with animals. The infrastructure was beginning to look a little tired when we visited. Cars have to be parked away from the pitches in high season.
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 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.
Punta Lunga is located in the spectacularly beautiful Gargano region, a huge National Park, and nestles in an attractive bay. The 150 medium sized, terraced, sandy pitches (3.5-6A) are flat, mostly set on steep slopes, and some have shade. Camping along the shore is less formal and in some cases less shaded, but some pitches have spectacular views. There is a choice of restaurants. The upper one is finer dining, while the lower one is an informal beach restaurant. The site is well suited for energetic windsurfer types.
At the southern end of Lake Garda and just a few kilometres west of Verona, Gasparina is in a peaceful location and has the feeling of being in the countryside. Verona is lovely, featuring the Roman arena and Juliet's balcony, made famous by Shakespeare, while the vineyards of Bardolino are close by. There's plenty of easy going cycling and walking to be enjoyed as well as trips around the beautiful lake, perhaps via elegant Sirmione, and days out at the various theme parks so popular with the youngsters.
Due Laghi has a modern entrance and reception with very helpful and welcoming staff. This attractive site with flowers and trees is close to the main road but it is quiet, with mountain views and only five minutes walk from Lake Levico, where it has a small private beach. There are over 400 level touring pitches on grass, all with 3/10A electricity. The site has a good pool and excellent facilities for adults and children. A recent camperstop with services, Internet access and restaurant is open all year. The site is said to become full from mid July to mid August, but there is always a chance of finding space. English is spoken and a comprehensive descriptive guide to the attractions of the region is provided.
This part of Italy is becoming better known by those wishing to spend time by a lake in the splendid countryside, but away from the more crowded, better-known resorts. Lake Caldonazzo is one of the smaller Italian lakes but is excellent for watersports. Camping San Cristoforo is a relatively new site on the edge of the small town of the same name and is separated from the lake by a minor road, but with easy access. There are 157 pitches on flat grass with tarmac access roads, separated by shady trees. The pitches are of a good size and all have 6A electricity. The site is owners aim is to build a happy family atmosphere and the manager speaks excellent English.
The large Camping Torre Rinalda is situated directly on the outskirts of the town by the same name. On site (measuring 15.5 ha) there are no fewer than 730 touring pitches and 300 motorhome pitches. Olive trees and tamarisks provide the necessary shade. The accommodation units are separate from the camping pitches and there are also private sanitary facilities available. There is a separate glamping area with luxurious rental tents.
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.
Located some 35 kilometres south of Livorno and close to the Tuscany coast, this tranquil campsite offers both touring pitches and chalets to rent. The pitches are generally level with shade from established trees. All have electrical connections. The large swimming pool and children’s pool are of a simple design and are supplemented by safe swimming and play in the sea, which is a short walk or cycle ride away. A well-stocked mini-market, bar and restaurant, together with evening music and entertainment for all ages provide all the essentials for a pleasant stay. Pets are permitted in the camping areas.
Camping Trasimeno opened in 2017 and is passionately and professionally managed by the experienced Posta family. This new complex offers its guests a relaxing holiday with high-quality services set in the picturesque landscapes of Lake Trasimeno. On site, there are 70 spacious touring pitches with water taps, waste water drainage and 10Amp electricity connections.
A lakeside site, Camping Badiaccia Village, has a relaxed atmosphere and excellent views of the surrounding hills and the islands of the lake. Being directly on the lake, with a long sandy beach, gives an almost seaside atmosphere.
Agricampeggio & Glamping Torre Sabea is a small campsite located near Gallipoli in Italy's Apulia region. The campsite takes its name from the nearby Torre Sabea (Sabea Tower), a 16th-century tower that was part of the defensive system built along the Apulian coast. On-site, 30 large touring pitches aren't delimited but have electric hook-up points available. They are also situated under oleander trees and canopies, providing plenty of shade during the summer months.
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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.