Area Camper Ulisse

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Pitches between the trees (added by manager 22 Feb 2023)
Sea view from some pitches
Woodland pitches by the sea
Woodland pitches

  • Seaside Calabria site with direct access to a private stretch of beach
  • A 10-minute drive from Diamante; 20 minutes from nature reserve walks
  • Beach games, family activities and restaurant on site
What a little gem this Calabria coastal site is… 10 minutes’ drive north of Diamante, Area Camper Ulisse is spread over 15,000 square metres of seaside woodland, with direct access to a private stretch of beach. That in itself is a pretty good start, but the folk here haven’t just relied on the fine location to keep their guests happy: nope, they’ve also ensured there’s plenty to do, and plenty to eat (both most important aspects). For the former, there’s a sand football area, a beach volleyball court and a pétanque court to play beachy games whenever you fancy, and the site staff organise a whole heap of activities including aqua gym classes, kids’ antics and jolly evenings of music, dancing and karaoke. And on the eats front? Kick off the day with top-notch coffee and freshly baked croissants, then settle in for tasty meals at lunch and dinner or graze your way through the day with fries and arancini accompanied by cooling handmade granita drinks. You may well be intending to spend a large chunk of your time here on the beach – and that’s not a bad plan at all, given that it’s right there and set up with comfy loungers, parasols and watersports kit. If you’re up for exploring, however, it won’t take longer than 20 minutes or so in the car to get down into Diamante for a wander, to head up into the foothills of the Valle del Fiume Argentino State Nature Reserve or to seek out local historic sights (or just find another beach, if that’s your idea of sightseeing…)

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
RV & Motorhome sites 30
Tent sites 30
Caravan sites 30
Open now
Opens 29 March
Please note
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of EUR0.50 ($0.83) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/08 and 23/08.
  • 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.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Italian

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

93%

would recommend this campground to a friend

87%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Tutto molto bello, campeggio alberato e curato, così come i servizi. Hai…

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

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked: Tutto molto bello, campeggio alberato e curato, così come i servizi. Hai la possibilità di spostarti con la navetta anche di sera per visitare il centro. Fronte mare e con vista su ruderi.

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Consiglio x Chi vuole fare una sosta da queste parti

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

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked: Accoglienza e disponibilità del gestore sempre attento al buon andamento del camping....dopo una tempesta si è preoccupato di farci Trovare il telo davanti al Camper pulito da fango foglie e rami...la struttura ben attrezzata con lavandini per stoviglie bucato lavatrice e docce con acqua calda..,. possibilità di andare con la navetta al vicino paese di Diamante...per quanto riguarda la spiaggia tanti sassi e l'acqua subito Alta almeno x me che non mi reggo manco a galla😀

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For a genuinely lovely beach holiday..

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

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked: Everything! Friendly and very helpful staff. Honestly this family run camp site has the nicest staff ! From the barmaid with her lovely smile to the cleaner with his friendly "salve" or the night watchman welcoming you back from an evening in Diamante, Cosenza or Paola.. etc.) Not to forget the management, present friendly and loving their life.. Such lovely people (thank you for a brilliant holiday!) Very clean and excellent facilities, showers wash basins / crockery /Clothes etc. (Boring but important) .. The showers are clean and powerful! They separate everything even food waste. This is my first experience of my many years of camping in UK or abroad.. where waste is completely separated (but also there is plenty of room for the mixed un-separated rubish)*****!!!!!! So, to the more (much more) interesting stuff. Delicious dellicatessen with local produce (cacciocavallo, mozzarella, mortadella, olives, sopprasata etc etc). Daily Fresh fish from local fishermen, "peski fresca". Lovely lunch menu for Calabrian specialities (changes daily), ITS WHAT THE FAMILY SITS DOWN TO EAT AT LUNCH! I mean really.. they love what they do, what they cook who they are.. their love of life is infectious, exactly what we needed for our holiday! The bar is very reasonably priced, quality beers wines (and all manner of liquors) the coffee was eccellent quality. And as said food from their camp shop was delicious and fresh. The campsite has plots for any type of camper, any size tents to large mobile homes, we came with our campervan, they guided us in and told us if it wasn't suitable they could find us another plot..! I was worried the boys would be bored.. but the beach and the sea are unforgettable.. Crystal blue perfectly clean 💙 sea.. and beach.. We came with my elderly Father three young teenage boys and my dog.. We had a fabulous time. If you don't speak Italian they speak enough English, and there is "Google translate!" So don't let that put you off. To finish.. the other campers were a mix of old and young families.. mostly Italians.. all welcome but not suitable for loud/ young parties. Genuinely lovely summer vibe!

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Should have 10 stars

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

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked: This is one of the nicest sites we've stayed in in Italy on our 9 week road trip.Firstly the toilets showers ,dishwasher area and bin area were immaculately clean regardless of what time of day or night you visited. They had a guy that really looked after them. Staff were terrific a helping hand if needed,great selection of fresh produce to be bought as well as a fresh fish and cheese vendor come round daily. Fabulous beach with clear blue waters meters away, There were all Italians there while we were and all were friendly and welcoming . Flat level pitches with good spaces.id give this place 10 stars if I could.

Disliked: NOTHING.

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Sehr freundliche Betreiber.Saubere Anlage es ist immer überwacht. Wir haben etwas ruhigeres gesucht,…

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

Powered grass and gravel tent, caravan or trailer tent site

Liked: Sehr freundliche Betreiber.Saubere Anlage es ist immer überwacht. Wir haben etwas ruhigeres gesucht, dafür ist es perfekt gewesen. Es gibt in den nächstgelegenen Ortschaften herum genügend Möglichkeiten für Action. Direkt am Strand, Kiosk gut bestückt. Stellplatz schattig aber etwas verwurzelt, dennoch zum wohlfühlen.

Disliked: WLAN nur um dir Bar herum.

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bellisimo posto molto pulito propietari molto gentili spiaggia bellissima posto tranquillo consigliatissimo…

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

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked: bellisimo posto molto pulito propietari molto gentili spiaggia bellissima posto tranquillo consigliatissimo

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Einfache Online-Buchung, gute Lage am Meer, Schattenplatz, Hunde erlaubt, sehr saubere Sanitäranlagen,…

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

Powered grass and gravel tent, caravan or trailer tent site

Liked: Einfache Online-Buchung, gute Lage am Meer, Schattenplatz, Hunde erlaubt, sehr saubere Sanitäranlagen, sehr freundliches Personal

Disliked: Lärm bis 3 Uhr früh von Nachbargrundstück, keine Gastronomie abends und mittags nur mit Vorbestellung, W-Lan nur an Rezeption und schlechte Verbindung9

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Tutto dal inizio alla fine titolari eccellenti e sempre disponibili….. bellissimo struttura…

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

Powered grass and gravel tent, caravan or trailer tent site

Liked: Tutto dal inizio alla fine titolari eccellenti e sempre disponibili….. bellissimo struttura con una pulizia eccellente….. ci tornerò molto presto….

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Very very basic Level pitches but need spikes not thin pegs

Overall 4/10
Location 4
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked: Direct access to sea/beach beautiful sunsets Generous size pitch Cost minimal 0.50 for 2mon shower Can buy bread rolls in reception

Disliked: There is nothing around the campsite ⛺️ There is no hot water to wash up Very basic camping / toilet facilities even for Italy but price reflects this. September visit - shop nothing in it Very noisy road beside site and railroad track - sleeping difficult

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Vriendelijk personeel, vlakke staanplaatsen, direct aan het strand

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

Powered grass and gravel tent, caravan or trailer tent site

Liked: We zijn heel prettig ontvangen. De mensen van de camping zijn heel vriendelijk en spreken gelukkig ook een beetje Engels. Prijs kwaliteit verhouding is helemaal goed. De staanplaats en het sanitair was prima. De ligging is ideaal: rechtstreeks aan het strand. Het was het rijden uit Nederland waard.

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Features

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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce 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

Themes

Gastronomic delight Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point 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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Area Camper Ulisse

SS18

km 270

Loc Vaccuta

Diamante

Cosenza

Italy

87023

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

39.72288°N
15.81122°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

Even if you’re reluctant to rise from your sun lounger, it’s worth making the effort to get down to Diamante (10 minutes’ drive) – it’s such a pretty town that it’s been used as the set for several TV shows and films, and it’s also a real hub for street art with more than 70 murals adorning its walls (can you spot them all?). Take in some of the area’s history while you’re out and about with trips to the ruins of Ruderi di Cirella (five minutes’ drive) and the seaside Torre Talao (10 minutes), or get to grips with traditions by finding out about local produce at Museo del Cedro (five minutes), spicing things up at the Chilli Museum (10 minutes) or checking out local clothing at Museo Arti Gusto Buonvicino (25 minutes). Sticking to the seaside, grazie? There are plenty of sandy stretches to seek out within a 20-minute drive, or you may like to take a trip to Cirella island – it’s 600 metres off the shoreline, so you can kayak over or pedal a pedalo.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Lido Alexander 0.2 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Canale Acchio 0.9 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lido Maiorca 1 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Punta Cirella 1.2 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Foce C.Le Fiumicello 1.9 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Area Camper Ulisse have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Area Camper Ulisse dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Area Camper Ulisse? Even if you’re reluctant to rise from your sun lounger, it’s worth making the effort to get down to Diamante (10 minutes’ drive) – it’s such a pretty town that it’s been … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Area Camper Ulisse?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Area Camper Ulisse? From $24.56 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.