Camping Rio Requesa

View prices & book 7.6 10 reviews
Swimming pool (added by manager 06 Nov 2023)
Swimming pool
Campervan pitches
Tent houses at night
Tent pitches
Tent pitches
Tent pitches among the trees
Campfire area in the garden
Refreshments and socialising
1/20
New
Favourite
Campervan pitches
Tent houses at night
Tent pitches

  • Small Liguria site among woods on the banks of the Rio Requesa
  • A 15-minute drive to Varese Ligure; an hour to Cinque Terre
  • Chlorine-free pool, kids' go-karts and social evenings on site
A clearing in the woods, surrounded by trees and with a stream running past for extra rural charm… now, doesn’t that just sound like a fabulous spot for an outdoor break? This very picture is what’s on offer at Camping Rio Requesa, a quiet Liguria site on the banks of the Rio Requesa, 15 minutes' drive from Varese Ligure. The woods around the site provide a good amount of shelter from the weather, as well as a place to chill out in a hammock. Kids are welcome to play games in the woods, and you’ll also be able to gather wood there for an evening at the campfire area. The Dutch owners of this small site have made efforts to preserve the natural atmosphere, while also providing enough facilities to keep guests happy throughout their stay. The raised wooden swimming pool (filled with chlorine-free water) is likely to be a welcome sight indeed on a warm day, and the kids are also likely to be delighted to see a sandpit, swings, mini go-karts and various games including badminton. Food is a vital part of the setup too: the hosts cook up big pots of fresh pasta and homemade sauce for sociable meals at least once a week, and there are fresh rolls and sandwiches to order each morning too. Ice creams and coffees are available at reception, and there’s also an honesty bar for other drinks and snacks. Rio Requesa makes an excellent base for exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby coast, and the team on site are full of great ideas and info for days out; they’ll also happily help you book outings like horse riding or dolphin spotting.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Touring caravan pitches 1
Motorhome pitches 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open now
Opens 20 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Wifi is only available from 8am to 9am and 6pm to 7pm.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

Italian

Open from Sat, 20 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7.6

Overall rating based on 10 reviews View breakdown

80%

would recommend this site to a friend

70%

would stay here again

  • 40%
    10
  • 0%
    9
  • 30%
    8
  • 0%
    7
  • 10%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 10%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 10%
    2
  • 0%
    1

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Calme et isolement…

Overall 2/10
Location 4
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Evelyne G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand motorhome pitch

Liked: Calme et isolement

Disliked: Un accès non aménagé et difficile. A déconseillé aux camping-cars. Aucune information sur les activités possibles. Sanitaires rudimentaires.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We arrived late and in the dark so didn't get to see…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Joe W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand motorhome pitch

Liked: We arrived late and in the dark so didn't get to see very much of the site, but the facilities were good. Clean toilets and nice hot showers. The swimming pool is a bonus although we didn't personally use it. The setting is remote and peaceful with lots of space between the pitches.

Disliked: I do feel the pitch was overpriced compared to other sites we used during out stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

nous n'avons pas aimé ce camping…

Overall 4/10
Location 4
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
Sérafino L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand motorhome pitch

Liked: nous n'avons pas aimé ce camping

Disliked: Les coordonnées GPS était faussent, très difficile d'accès pour un camping car un van encore mais ........ Beaucoup de mouches piquantes (taons) la wifi est accessible que quelques heures dans la journée

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nous avons aimé ce camping, les personnes qui s occupent du camping…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Nous avons aimé ce camping, les personnes qui s occupent du camping sont chaleureux et à notre écoute. C est un camping convivial et bien pensé, ils ont amenage des petits endroits cosy. On n aime entendre le petit ruisseau qui passe juste à côté… Les emplacements sont spacieux.

Disliked: Ayant de grands enfants, le problème de réseau a été le petit bémol !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent and quiet place with very friendly staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Eline F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand motorhome pitch

Liked: Zeer fijne plek midden in de bergen, echt een goede locatie om even tot rust te komen. Ook vergeleken met de andere plaatsen, fijne temperatuur ‘s nachts om goed door te kunnen slapen. Vriendelijk ontvangst van de campingbeheerders en de volgende ochtend een lekker crossaintje die voor ons klaar stond!

Disliked: Het was via de navigatie (kaarten) via Apple erg lastig te vinden, doe dit via Google maps!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toller Platz, freundliches Personal, naturverbunden, knifflige Anfahrt

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand motorhome pitch

Liked: Sehr schöne Campinganlage, sehr ruhig und abgelegen, Handynetz war nicht immer verfügbar, hat für Ruhe gesorgt. Die Sanitäranlagen waren sehr sauber und ordentlich, die Mitarbeiter sehr freundlich. Sogar für nur eine Übernachtung war der Campingplatz offen.

Disliked: Die Anfahrt… Aufgrund der engen, teilweise sehr zugewachsenen Wege ist die Anfahrt für größere Wohnmobile etwas erschwert, beziehungsweise nicht empfehlenswert. Wer mit Zelt und Auto unterwegs ist, ist hingegen gut aufgehoben.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super, très beau et calme

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
DOMINIQUE V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Accueil chaleureux, endroit très agréable dans les montagnes, petit ruisseau juste a coté, calme et tranquillité assuré

Disliked: Ampérage des prise de courant pas assez puissant 6 Amp c'est trop juste

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect escape from the fast life.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Fiona H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand motorhome pitch

Liked: What an extraordinary campsite - probably the most remote I have experienced. Wonderful welcome from owners. Refreshing lack of rules. Definitely make the effort to climb the hill to Rita’s pizza. Maybe take a walking stick. Highly recommended.

Disliked: Not exactly disliked, but approach was testing for large motorhome. Very narrow tortuous roads on drive in, and drive quite a challenge. But well worth the effort. Allow plenty of time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excelente lugar para relaxar no meio da natureza, com piscina

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand motorhome pitch

Liked: Calma Host Piscina

Disliked: Casas de banho com pouca privacidade

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent camping

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Françoise T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

2 bedroom cabin

Liked: Parfait, accueil personne très aimable, lieu agréable un peu éloigné très ombragé, l'été ce doit être un paradis. À conseiller

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camping Rio Requesa

Localita Borsa 5

Maissana

La Spezia

Italy

16040

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

44.35043°N
9.55473°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Getting out to explore the area might involve putting your boots on and heading out for a hike (ask on site for route ideas) or joining an outing with a local horse riding stables. There are also lakes nearby to swim in, or you can climb up into the trees at Adventure Park in Val di Vara (20 minutes’ drive). Wandering through nearby villages is another great way to get a taste of the area – the ‘circular town’ of Varese Ligure (15 minutes) is a good place to start, with a castle, colourful houses and a well-preserved medieval centre. Maissana (10 minutes) and Torza (20 minutes) are also pretty places – and of course you shouldn’t miss the stunning colourful coastal villages of Cinque Terre (an hour). Other day trips might take you along the coast to smart Portofino and the lively city of Genoa, or inland to historic Pisa and Lucca – all are about an hour and a half away by car.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Foce Rio S.Lorenzo 13.5 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Zona La Secca 13.5 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Foce Torrente Bisagno 13.6 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Localita' Posato 13.6 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Zona Molo Bernero 14 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Rio Requesa have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Rio Requesa dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Rio Requesa? Getting out to explore the area might involve putting your boots on and heading out for a hike (ask on site for route ideas) or joining an outing with a local horse … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Rio Requesa?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Rio Requesa? From R545.52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.