Wild Camping Paladini

L'ambiente a contatto con la natura e la compagnia dei soggiornanti con cui è facilmente fare amicizia e passare del tempo in allegria e spensieratezza

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Great vibes and nice people; tranquil, idyllic spot in a great location; lots of hiking opportunities from the campsite

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Piazzole nel bosco con buona privacy e spazio, totalmente immersi nella natura (si sentivano parecchi animali selvatici di notte), grande disponibilità e cortesia da parte dei gestori. Location esteticamente bellissima!

Poco parcheggio all’attacco del sentiero per il camping (ma eravamo in pieno agosto). Sistema dei bagni forse un pò da rivedere.

Si moltissimo!
Wild, Free & International
Un’esperienza che ripeterò sicuramente

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I had an amazing time at Camping Paladini. After traveling and hiking extensively in Northern America, I was missing the feeling of being in a remote place. Paladini gave me that sense of being immersed in "nature" and allowed to truly disconnect.

The campsite itself has tent sites close to the main area with the kitchen and campfire or a little bit further if you prefer to stay away from these. It is close to a river where you can cool down on hot days. If you really like hiking, I recommend parking in Castiglione di Garfagnana and make the walk up to the camping. Otherwise, you can park in Chiozza which is closer. There are farm animals on the property and children really seemed to enjoy interacting with them. The outside shower was not always hot but I actually enjoy cool water so that's a non problem for me. The main feature of the shower is the view and being able to bask in the sun while there. I hope one day I can have such a shower in my own place.

Also, Colm and the volunteers are very welcoming, open and friendly. One night we all sat with the other guests around the campfire and sang songs together. A truly beautiful night.

Colm has created a very unique place and I am really looking forward to coming back :)

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Beautiful setting, convivial host and volunteers, peaceful atmosphere and fun, impromptu entertainment.

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Il luogo è molto bello

Sfortunatamente non c'era il padrone della terra e non è gestito bene. Ci sono i ragazzi volontari che hanno fatto festa fino alle 5 di mattina. Il materasso gonfiabile che ci hanno garantito era sgonfio e abbiamo dormito per terra per 2 notti. Il posto non è curato bene e non c'è acqua calda. Un peccato perché ripeto il luogo è molto bello

One does not simply drive into Paladini.

My two Hobbits (10 year old son and 6 year old daughter) and I absolutely loved this trip. We lived in Canada for 6 years and spent all our summers camping, this is definitely the best site we've been to outside of Alberta/BC. We hiked in from Castiglione di Garfagnana which took us about an hour due to the little legs on board, but it is really worth it. You start in a medieval castle town and slowly descend to a small stream past idyllic Tuscan vegetable gardens and hillside homes, eventually crossing the medieval bridge and ascending up an old mule track to the top of the hill on the opposite side of the valley. We found out you can drive in a lot closer to the site but I wouldn't recommend it - the trek is fantastic and makes that arrival glass of wine or beer all the sweeter. The walk in from the car was very Tolkienesque, starting in the west farthing, passing farmer maggots crop, crossing the brandywine and climbing up through the old forest (minus old willow).. Funny then that when you arrive at the campground you're welcomed by old Bombadil himself (one of the sites resident Donkeys - the other is called Gandalf, naturally).

Before we could say "Hey Doll! Merry Doll!" we were greeted by Colm who made us feel very welcome, showed us around the land and formally introduced us to the donkeys, chickens and locals. I pitched the tents while my kids got lost in the magic of the place. There's just enough facilities to make it comfortable without distracting from the wilderness aspect, an outdoor home made kitchen, dry and wet toilets, running water, fire area and a sheltered chill out zone presumably for when it rains (we lucked out and the weather was great).

There's not much more I can say other than we will be back, look for our coming at first light on the fifth day, at dawn, look to the East.

Only stayed for one night, should have stayed longer.