Il Giardino

8.3 6 reviews

Quiet campsite with mountain views in Liguria’s Fontanabuona Valley
Sestri Levante beach half an hour’s drive; Portofino 50 minutes
Grass pitches with a shared kitchen, pizza oven and games area

Set in the sleepy village of Calvari and backed by forested mountains, Il Giardino is a peaceful rural campsite high up in Liguria’s dramatic Fontanabuona Valley. Here all is stillness and quiet – just the ticket for laidback days doing nothing in particular – and yet it’s only half an hour’s drive from the lively beach scene along the pretty Gulf of Tigullio should you require some action. Shaded by trees to keep you and yours nice and cool in the height of summer, the grass pitches also make a handy base for exploring exclusive Portofino (50 minutes’ drive) and the colourful villages of the Cinque Terre (an hour). You certainly shouldn't go hungry when staying here, as food takes centre stage. There’s a wood-fired pizza oven for guest use, a shared kitchen and barbecues, plus tables made from slate and wood for alfresco dining. And if you’re keen on your gastronomy, you can book cookery courses when you arrive on site, and thus look forward to feasting on typical Genoese dishes such as pesto farinata pancakes. And if that sounds like too much hard work, simply let life drift past as you chill by the small pool, or take on fellow guests at ping-pong or table football in the recreation area.

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Italian

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Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Naturist (nudist) Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Gastronomic delight Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Il Giardino

Via Domenico Cuneo 640

Cavari

San Colombano Certénoli

Genoa

Italy

16040

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

44.38685°N
9.28111°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

Transport yourselves back to medieval times with a wander around the labyrinthine centre of lively Genoa (55 minutes’ drive); check out the striped, part-Romanesque and part-Gothic Cattedrale di San Lorenzo and stop off for an espresso overlooking the landmark fountain in Piazza de Ferrari. Take the Via Cairoli funicular up to the Parco Urbano delle Mura for views over the city, and then head for Porto Antico to have a look around the tropical plants in Renzo Piano’s glass La Biosfera. Cruise the designer shops in exclusive Portofino and sip chilled wine in a terrace café, or head for the multicoloured fishing village of Boccadasse (both 50 minutes) and grab a beachside table to watch the sun set over the Gulf of Tigullio. There are more spectacular seaside villages to admire in the Cinque Terre (an hour), where brightly coloured cottages appear to tumble down sheer cliff faces. Fancy a family bucket-and-spade day on the beach? Make for Sestri Levante (half an hour), where you can hang out at a beach lido or throw down your towel on the free sandy stretch encircling the Baia del Silenzio.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Spiaggia Marina Dei Bardi	5.7 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Castello Rapallo	5.7 km	Sea	Good	Excellent	Excellent	N/A
Spiaggia Centrale	5.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Villa Tigullio	5.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Spiaggia Sem Benelli	6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Rien…

Overall	2/10
Location	4
Value for money	10
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

CINDY P. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Rien

Disliked: Camping a fermé une semaine avant qu'on arrive

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing lovely pitch and great people…

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

Pablo C. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Amazing lovely pitch and great people

Recommend to friends Visit again

struttura con una buona accessibilita

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous July 2023

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: luogo riservato, calmo e accogliente, accoglienza pronta e responsabile, servizi ottimi e di facile alcesso, bellissima esperienza

Disliked: luogo un po troppo calmo

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, very lovely and hospitable.…

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

Anonymous May 2023

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Everything, very lovely and hospitable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Schöne Plätze im Grünen. Einfache, funktionale Ausstattung, familiär.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous May 2023

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked: Vito und Tanya sind sehr empathische, herzliche Gastgeber.

Zwar kann, wer möchte, auch in Ruhe und für sich bleiben.

Aber die geselligen Runden am Feuer
- Familie, Freunde, Gäste -
bleiben als wunderschöne Erinnerung.
Mit etwas Englisch kauderwelscht man sich durch den Abend und, ehe man sich versieht, durch die halbe Nacht.

Der Platz ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail und unter Verwendung von allerlei, vermeintlich zum Abfall gehöriger Gegenstände ausgestattet.
Oft muß man zwei Mal, oder aus einem anderen Winkel hinschauen, um die phantasievollen Kleinigkeiten zu bemerken.

Vito hat scheinbar ein besonderes Faible für kuriose Sitzgelegenheiten und für unkonventionelle Feuerstellen.
Tolle Ideen zum
Staunen, Schmunzeln, Bewundern.

Wer will, bekommt Strom. Wifi ist auf ca. dem halben Gelände stabil verfügbar.
Toilette und Dusche wirken zwar improvisiert, sind aber funktional und schön sauber.
Ebenso der, im, ich nenne das jetzt mal "Woodstock - Stil", große, mit kreativen Mitteln überdachte Gemeinschaftsbereich mit Koch- Sitz- und Spülmöglichkeiten.

Das ist alles nix für Glamper, dafür umso mehr für alle, die die Atmosphäre der schönen "Camping Municipal" vermissen.

Nur wenige Stellplätze und faire Preise, das gibt es leider nur noch selten.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly helpful owners, pitches fairly level . Enjoyable stay

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

Claire R. Apr 2023

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked: Very rustic small campsite no frills but very charming. The owners Tanya and Victor were great , very helpful and Tanya spoke excellent English . There is a toilet and shower al fresco , water and electric . We visited a local festival with Tanya on Liberation day .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Il Giardino have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Il Giardino dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Il Giardino? Transport yourselves back to medieval times with a wander around the labyrinthine centre of lively Genoa (55 minutes’ drive); check out the striped, part-Romanesque and part-Gothic Cattedrale di San Lorenzo and stop … Read more