Agricampeggio Darwin
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- 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.
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- A charge of EUR0.00 ($0.00) applies for the use of the shower.
- 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.
- Reception is unmanned after 9 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- 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.
- The bar is open between 15/07 and 05/09.
- This is a quiet campground/park: 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
Spanish
Italian
Site types & availability
Fully-serviced grass and earth site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Max 5.0m width x 10.0m depth (16.4ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom EUR 27 (EUR 27) 1 night, 2 adults
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1 bedroom lodge
3 people maximum 1 bedroomDimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom EUR 88 (EUR 88) 1 night, 2 adults
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Ready 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)
Arrival daysFrom EUR 106 (EUR 106) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Fully-serviced grass and earth site
Liked: Gastfreundlich und zuvorkommend!
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Has the potential to be a really nice campsite.
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Fully-serviced grass and earth site
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.
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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/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Aire Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Dedicated quiet space Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravansLocation
Agricampeggio Darwin
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SSPP 338/342
Località Pozzello
Otranto
Lecce
Italy
73028
Directions Timezone
Europe/Rome +0200 (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 |
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| Laghi Alimini-Colonia Trieste | 3.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Serra Degli Alimini A Nord Scarico | 3.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Serra Degli Alimini-A Sud Scarico | 3.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Foce Lago Alimini Grande | 3.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Villaggio Valtur-A Sud Scarico | 3.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- When can I check in and check out of Agricampeggio Darwin?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Agricampeggio Darwin? From $47.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.