Nearly wild camping in Italy

Scuderie del Peschio

• Family-friendly stays at a riding school in the Apennines
• San Giuliano del Sannio within 5 minutes' drive and 25 to Campobasso
• Bar, restaurant, bike rental and guided treks and hikes

Camping Village Tesonis

• Beach site overlooking Foxi Manna Bay
• Surfing, snorkelling, diving and black beach of Coccorrocci all nearby
• Restaurant, pizzeria, bar, shop and miniature golf

Senxunia Glamping nel Bosco

Camping Internazionale No Stress

• Peaceful tree-filled park 15 minutes' drive from Como
• Close to public transport for trips to Lake Como and Milan
• Swimming pool, restaurant, shop and bike hire

Green Life

Camping Village Li Nibari

• No-frills campsite close to hilltop Sorso and Asinara National Park
• Direct access to Marina di Sorso beach; 20 minutes to Sassari
• Dog-friendly park with pizzeria, two pools and themed entertainment

Sun Bay Le Castella

• Tree-shaded site a 15-minute walk from a beach on the Ionian Coast
• Crotone half an hour’s drive; Douglasia Park one hour and five minutes
• Panoramic sea views; a five-minute drive from a village with dining

Orto Siculo

• Peaceful wild camping site seven kilometres from Syracuse
• A 10-minute drive from sandy beaches and Neapolis Archaeological Park
• Food shops and restaurants in the villages five minutes’ drive away

Poggio Cascino

• Tuscany site in the grounds of a small traditional food producer
• A 20-minute drive to Grosseto; 25 minutes to the nearest beach
• Try cured meats, cheeses, wines and local olive oils at the shop/café

Parco Avventura Salento Adventures

• Child-focused site with adventure courses in the Puglian countryside
• Lecce 20 minutes’ drive; Torre dell'Orso beaches 25 minutes
• Organised kids' activities; miniature golf course and play area

Fontana Fredda

• Dog-friendly pitches on a mountain stud farm for Bardigiano horses
• In the Arroscia Valley, 40 minutes’ drive from the Riviera di Ponente
• Barbecue grill, woodburning stove and gas hobs on site

Camping Torotto

• Quiet site with stunning views 10 minutes’ drive from Niscemi, Sicily
• Gela beaches half an hour’s drive and Piazza Armerina 40 minutes
• Tennis court, swimming pool and massages available for an extra cost

Agricamping Podere Campofossato

• Stay on a working farm 15 minutes’ drive from Pistoia city centre
• Top spot for summer and winter breaks: beaches, skiing within an hour
• Less than an hour from Florence, Pisa and Lucca

Agricampeggio Contrada Friera

• Quiet family-friendly farm site five minutes from Piedimonte Etneo
• Rural site with views of Mount Etna, an hour's drive away
• Indoor and outdoor cooking facilities and picnic area

Agricampeggio Cardito

• Peaceful site surrounded by woods and with views of Lake Campotosto
• In the Gran Sasso National Park for hiking, biking and horse riding
• On-site restaurant serving home-cooked lunches and dinners

Agricampeggio Mose

• Green park about an hour's ferry ride from St Mark’s Square
• A 20-minute walk to Punta Sabbioni beach and 25 to the SX port
• Organic produce; wine for sale; bikes for hire; Venice tours organised

Agricamping Fiori di Noto

• Stay on a rural family-friendly site in Sicily’s Val di Noto
• A 10-minute drive from Noto city centre and 15 minutes from the beach
• Daily deliveries of organic produce baskets