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Agricampeggio Darwin

From €24 For 1 night, 2 adults 1 review

Free parking (added by manager 21 Apr 2023)

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Music gazebo (added by manager 21 apr 2023)

Playground (added by manager 21 apr 2023)

Tree-shaded pitches (added by manager 21 apr 2023)

Peaceful campsite on a farm five minutes’ drive from Alimini in Apulia
Five minutes’ drive from beaches and lakes; Otranto 15 minutes
Tree-shaded pitches among working orchards and vegetable gardens

Spread over several flower-filled hectares on a small organic farm, Agricampeggio Darwin sits amid a rich flora of Mediterranean maquis scrub, oaks and fruit trees including olives, mulberries and carobs. This Apulia site came into existence in 2009, celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of English naturalist Charles Darwin. Managed by Andrea and Raffaella and run in conjunction with the World Wide Organization of Organic Farms (WOOF) – a global organisation for people working the land in exchange for board – the site is divided into zones: the tree-sheltered camping meadows, the orchard and vegetable garden. Guests can choose their own spacious pitches, and facilities on site include hot showers, a kids’ playground and info points if you’re seeking inspiration for excursions and day trips. You’re welcome to cook in the barbecue zone, and any essentials can be picked up in Alimini (five minutes’ drive). Any digital nomads needing to keep in touch with the outside world can head for the laid-back alfresco meeting area, and if you’re after chilled evenings, the wooden music gazebo is just the spot for a song or two with fellow campers. One last thing: guests are politely requested to use natural detergents only on site, as any type of chemical product is banned.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Spanish

Pitch types & availability

Fully-serviced grass and earth pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass and earth

Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 10.0m depth (16.4ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)

5 people maximum

One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 5.0m width x 10.0m depth (16.4ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)

Ground type

Grass and earth

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 6 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Chemical disposal point

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Extras

Dog (1 max)		€2 (€2) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)		€2 (€2) per night
imposta di soggiorno comunale (7 max)		€1.50 (€1.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €24 (€24) 1 night, 2 adults

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Rental tent

2 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 3.0m width x 4.0m length (9.8ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)

2 people maximum No dogs allowed

Please bring your own cooking equipment.

Dimensions

3.0m width x 4.0m length (9.8ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Beds made up
Dining table and chairs
Gas and electricity included
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic table
Towels

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Electric hook-up (1 max) €2 (€2) per night
imposta di soggiorno comunale (7 max) €1.50 (€1.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €50 (€50) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Has the potential to be a really nice campsite.

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Fully-serviced grass and earth pitch

Liked: The outdoor shower was very nice even though the water was cold by night, the cats and the tranquility.

Disliked: The indoor showers and toilets weren’t particularly clean and couldn’t be locked, the unannounced city tax, photo’s being taken of our ID and the request to leave one behind.

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

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

D. of E. 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

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Location

Agricampeggio Darwin

SSPP 338/342

Località Pozzello

Otranto

Lecce

Italy

73028

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

40.21425°N
18.4207°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

Heading for the beach? There are white sands and lively lidos backed by dunes at Spiaggia Alimini (five minutes’ drive), while the slender strip of sand at Baia dei Turchi (take picnics and water) and the small cove at Caletta Toraiello (both 10 minutes) have natural rocky platforms for sunbathing and diving into the sea. Further down the coastline, you can swim into the Grotta delle Pupe (also 10 minutes). Keen birdwatchers, be sure to take your binoculars when you visit the Alimini Lakes (five minute’ drive or 10 minutes by bike), where you can explore the surrounding maquis scrubland and hike through pine forest when keeping an eye out for white storks, flamingos and cranes. To acquaint yourself with the history of the Apulia region, spend a day exploring the 15th-century Castello Aragonese and admiring the mosaic floors and ornate ceilings at the medieval Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata in ancient Otranto (15 minutes’ drive). When you fancy a break from all that culture, settle down for a seafood feast in a restaurant with Adriatic Sea views.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Laghi Alimini-Colonia Trieste	2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Serra Degli Alimini A Nord Scarico	2.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Serra Degli Alimini-A Sud Scarico	2.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Foce Lago Alimini Grande	2.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Villaggio Valtur-A Sud Scarico	2.3 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet (afternoon) hours must be respected between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m..
Quiet hours must be respected between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. between 01/01 and 31/12.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Does Agricampeggio Darwin have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Agricampeggio Darwin dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Agricampeggio Darwin? Heading for the beach? There are white sands and lively lidos backed by dunes at Spiaggia Alimini (five minutes’ drive), while the slender strip of sand at Baia dei Turchi (take picnics … Read more