Campeggio Afrodite

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Leafy family-friendly site with direct access to a sandy beach
A 15-minute drive from Caulonia and an hour and 15 from Catanzaro
Pizzeria, rotisserie, snack bar, bar and small food shop on site

If spending getaways dipping toes in the Mediterranean appeals, perhaps holidaying in Italy’s toe might be the answer? If yes, hurry along to Campeggio Afrodite, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the centre of Marina di Caulonia in the Reggio Calabria province of Calabria. From the site, it’s less than 10 metres – across a quiet seafront road – to the sandy beach fronting onto the Ionian Sea, meaning seaside strolls, swims and sandcastle-making are all within incredibly easy reach. As an added bonus, it’s about 10 minutes’ walk to the busy stretch of shops in the centre of Marina di Caulonia, and to the train station that connects the town to the Roccella Jonica hub for onward journeys to major cities up and down the country. This is also a particularly scenic area for leisurely strolls through the hills. Start by wandering the old streets in Caulonia, 15 minutes’ drive away, before heading along to the San Nicola waterfalls. Other trails at San Giovanni di Gerace (30 minutes) and Bivongi (40 minutes) are worth the energy, as is a trip into the sprawling Aspromonte National Park (also 40 minutes) for hiking, biking, skiing and canyoning, and keeping eyes peeled for wolves and wild cats. When legs refuse to walk a single step further, retreat to the site to unwind among citrus groves in the shade of the eucalyptus trees. Satisfy appetites awakened by lengthy hikes with pitstops at the pizzeria, rotisserie or snack bar, and wash it all down with a drink from the bar before turning in.

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Gastronomic delight

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Motorhome service point

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Campeggio Afrodite

Via Lungomare Sud

Marina di Caulonia

Caulonia

Reggio Calabria

Italy

89040

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

38.3387°N
16.46239°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

If the beach across the street ceases to entertain, piling into the car for lengthier jaunts to particularly pretty spots comes highly recommended. It’s an hour and a half’s drive across the peninsula to the crystal clear blue waters of Capo Vaticano and the white sands of Spiaggia di Grotticelle, and every single second of that drive is worth it. While out and about, turn tyres towards Reggio Calabria, also an hour and a half away. The coastal city has lots to entertain, including the Aragonese Castle, a collection of impressive palaces, lots of galleries and museums, and a planetarium. Stick with cities with an hour and a half’s journey to Catanzaro for the museums of rock music, carriages and the military that are waiting to be explored, and for the Park of Mediterranean Biodiversity where art installations are dotted among Calabrian flowers and animals. There’s lots of history within reach too, starting with MUSABA (a reconstructed church and art project) half an hour away. Visits to Locri, Stilo and Gerace, all within 35 minutes, give plenty more options for historical days.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Bar	0.3 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Club Tam Tam	0.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Camping Palafitte	0.6 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Campo Tennis	0.6 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Camping Holliday Park	1.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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What attractions are near Campeggio Afrodite? If the beach across the street ceases to entertain, piling into the car for lengthier jaunts to particularly pretty spots comes highly recommended. It’s an hour and a half’s drive across the … Read more