Camping Valdora
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- Lake-view site on the shores of Lake Maggiore
- A 10-minute drive from Verbania; half an hour from Isola Bella
- Private beach, sailing school and restaurant with scenic terrace
It’s majorly scenic, is Lake Maggiore – so if you’re heading this way it stands to reason that you’ll want to seek out a spot where you can survey the vistas at your leisure.
Step forward, Camping Valdora, a family-friendly place right by the water on the Piedmont side of the lake, a couple of minutes’ drive north of the little town of Ghiffa. Splendid views can be had from most corners of this site, perhaps most notably the restaurant, where you can dine out on the terrace with a rather dreamy backdrop of lake and mountain (and while that outlook might be a tad distracting, the food’s pretty good too – with a real focus on fresh local dishes).
But why limit yourself to just looking, eh? The site’s got its own private beach area if you feel the need to get in for a swim or a paddle, along with a sailing school where you can take lessons or rent pedaloes to go for a more extensive explore. If you’re unsure about your marine navigation skills, there are plenty of footpaths to roam along locally and boat trips to be had from Verbania, 10 minutes’ drive away.
That said, the lake-gazing on site is indeed very fine – and the folk here have cleverly designed their place with terraces to provide views for all and ensure no jostling for the best spots. There’s also a small playground for bambini less enthused by staring at the surrounds.
Campground type
41
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41Open all year 
Tourist board rating
Vehicles
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The restaurant is open between 01/06 and 31/08.
Dogs
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
German
Italian
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100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot with ace Lake Maggiore views & a ripper owner/team. Loved the pizza, bar & private beach. A bit old-school for some & slight road noise, but mostly chill vibes & top service. Pitch boundaries were sometimes dodgy.
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Beautiful location
Powered concrete and grass site
Liked Friendly welcome, views from pitch, onsite restaurant and private beach
Disliked Pitches were not entirely clear as to boundaries
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Sehr schöner Campingplatz. Schöne Aussicht, guter…
Anonymous Powered concrete and grass site
Liked Sehr schöner Campingplatz. Schöne Aussicht, guter Service schöner Strand, top
Disliked Zu fuß etwas kompliziert
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Camping très propre , accueil au…
Powered concrete and grass site
Liked Camping très propre , accueil au top et très serviable.
Camping paisible face au lac. Idéal pour y séjourner 2/3 nuit nous étions en Van.
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Lovely location, very friendly and helpful…
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Anonymous Powered concrete and grass site
Liked Lovely location, very friendly and helpful campsite owners and team. Stunning views over Lake Maggiore. Great to have pizzeria and bar as part of the site. Worked very well for us as a couple travelling with our dog.
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Generell ein toller Platz mit einen super netten Besitzer
Powered concrete and grass site
Liked Franko ist total herzlich, man hat eine schöne Aussicht auf den Lago Maggiore
Disliked Der Platz ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, der nächtliche Straßenlärm kann störend sein
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Piazzole ottime
Anonymous Powered concrete and grass site
Liked Il proprietario del campeggio
Disliked Essuno
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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 On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Location
Camping Valdora
Corso Belvedere
337
Ghiffa
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Italy
28823
Directions Timezone
Europe/Rome +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
45.9767°N
8.63388°E
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
Get set for a bit of garden envy – the 16 hectares at Villa Taranto (10 minutes’ drive) are stunning, packed with trees from around the globe, all manner of colourful blooms, sculptures and fountains, all with that splendid lake-and-mountain background. Its town of Verbania is a pretty place all round, in fact, with Renaissance and Romanesque churches to wander around and plenty of waterside cafés.
Board a boat from Verbania to cross easily to the opposite side of the lake for a ride up the cable car from Laveno-Mombello for some fab views over the whole lake. Boats also leave Verbania for the gorgeous Baroque palace and gardens on Isola Bella (or drive down there in half an hour).
If you like to get active on hols, there are plenty of places to get out for a hike or bike ride around the lake or up in the mountains – the Uriezzo Gorges and Monte Fenera Natural Park are both about an hour’s drive away for proper hill scrambles. For an adrenaline rush closer to base, try the high ropes at AquadventurePark (25 minutes) or Lake Maggiore Zipline (40 minutes).
Food and drink
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Sierra Restaurant 0.04 km
- Lago Restaurant 2 km
- Convivium Restaurant 2 km
- Ristorante La Genzianella Restaurant 2.1 km
- Ristorante La Trinità Restaurant 2.2 km
- La Dislocanda Restaurant 2.3 km
- I Filari Restaurant 2.4 km
- Ristorante Pizzeria O Sole Mio Restaurant 2.4 km
- Al Sole - ristorante - bar Restaurant 2.5 km
- Bel Soggiorno Restaurant 2.5 km
Groceries
- u! unes supermercato Supermarket 4.2 km
- Il mercatino Supermarket 6 km
- Penny Supermarket 6.5 km
- Carrefour Supermarket 6.5 km
- Coop Supermarket 6.6 km
- In's Supermarket 6.7 km
- Tigros Supermarket 6.8 km
- Tigros Supermarket 7.3 km
- Conad Supermarket 7.5 km
- Coop Supermarket 7.7 km
Parks and play
- Oratorio di S. Croce Playground 2.3 km
- Parco giochi Donne della Pace Playground 2.3 km
- Piazza don Carlo Gnocchi Playground 3.8 km
- Parco delle Fornaci park 3.8 km
- Giardini di piazza Imbarcadero park 4 km
- Il parco degli Agrumi di Cannero Riviera park 5.9 km
- Gli agrumi di Cannero Riviera park 5.9 km
- Parco Felice Cavallotti park 6.1 km
- Parco comunale del Castellaccio park 6.4 km
- Parco dell'oratorio di San Vittore park 6.4 km
Family days out
- Lavatoio di Pollino Visitor attraction 1.8 km
- Lavatoio di San Maurizio Visitor attraction 3.3 km
- Masso Coppelle Visitor attraction 3.5 km
- Masso Inciso Visitor attraction 3.8 km
- Macina da mulino Visitor attraction 3.9 km
- Lavatoio di Rometto Visitor attraction 3.9 km
- Lavatoio di Ceredo Visitor attraction 4 km
- Borgo di Caldé Visitor attraction 4 km
- Coppelle Visitor attraction 4.1 km
- Lavatoio di Susello Visitor attraction 4.2 km
Public transport
- Ghiffa Belvedere Bus stop 1.9 km
- Villa Elfrida Bus stop 3.1 km
- Barbe Bus stop 3.8 km
- Pian Nava Bus stop 3.9 km
- Porto Valtravaglia Bus stop 4 km
- Via Europa Bus stop 4.5 km
- Piazzo Aldo Moro Bus stop 6.2 km
- Cannero Riviera Bus stop 6.3 km
- Intra Imbarcadero Vecchio Bus stop 6.4 km
- Margaroli Bus stop 6.6 km
Beaches
- Spiaggia Oggebbio Beach 1.2 km
- Public Beach Spiaggia Oggebbio 2 km
- Spiaggia Punta Molino Beach 3.7 km
- Spiaggia Rivazzola Beach 3.9 km
- Spiaggia Lido Valtravaglia Beach 4 km
- Spiaggia pubblica Tavella Beach 4.3 km
- Spiaggia pubblica di Giacumöö Beach 4.5 km
- Spiaggia pubblica di Montesole Beach 5 km
- Spiaggia del Sasso Beach 5.2 km
- Spiaggia Resca Beach 5.3 km
What’s nearby
- Porto Belvedere Marina 1.7 km
- Oggebbio Marina 1.9 km
- Golf Club Piandisole Golf course 2.2 km
- Porto communale Marina 2.5 km
- Nuovo porto turistico di Porto Valtravaglia Marina 3.9 km
- Vecchio porto comunale di Porto Valtravaglia Marina 4 km
- Porto comunale Caldè Marina 4 km
- Porto Hapimag Resort Marina 6 km
- Porto turistico Portobello Marina 6.1 km
- Vecchio porto comunale di Cannero Riviera Marina 6.5 km
Local services
- Enel Charging station 1.5 km
- becharge Charging station 2.3 km
- Farmacia Verbania di Ghiffa Dr. Norata Pharmacy 2.4 km
- Farmacia Azzurra di Rossi Angela Pharmacy 2.5 km
- Enel Charging station 3.2 km
- Farmacia Regina Elena Pharmacy 3.2 km
- Istituto Auxologico Piancavallo Hospital 3.7 km
- Enel Charging station 3.9 km
- Farmacia Porto Valtravaglia Pharmacy 3.9 km
- Sommese Petroli Fuel station 3.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping Valdora have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping Valdora dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping Valdora? Get set for a bit of garden envy – the 16 hectares at Villa Taranto (10 minutes’ drive) are stunning, packed with trees from around the globe, all manner of colourful blooms, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Valdora?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Camping Valdora? From $48.10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.