Tigullio Camping and Resort

What an utterly fab section of Italian coast this is – and Tigullio Camping and Resort is niftily placed to get to as much of it and Liguria as possible. Hiking, cycling and mountain biking are all available around the site surrounds. The Cinque Terre is probably the most famed spot around these parts: its five villas (Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore) along with its coastline and the surrounding hillsides are all a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited areas in Liguria – we reckon you'll see why as soon as you clap eyes on its colourful hillside terraces. Once a small fishing village, Portofino is another tiptop stop and these days is a hangout place for celebs and other glittery sorts who come here, like the mere mortals do, for the harbour, more colourful houses and a spot of fine dining. (A clutch of luxury shopping is around in town too should you fancy dabbling in the celeb lifestyle.) Clear blue sea and yet more sandy beaches are around at Porto Venere, another popular destination and part of the Cinque Terre World Heritage Site.