Iron Gate Marina 3B

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Poolside
Large shaded pitches
Lots of shade from the trees
Pitches under the trees

  • On the banks of the Magra river, 10 minutes' drive from Sarzana
  • Less than an hour's drive from Portovenere and Cinque Terre
  • Harbour, restaurant and pool; direct river access; beach shuttle bus
The peaks of the Apuan Alps on one side, the Magra river on the other and a stretch of sandy beach a short drive away – Iron Gate Marina 3B certainly has a cast-iron claim to a splendid setting. The La Spezia surrounds may well be pretty special, but so is the park – it stretches out to a full nine hectares, much of it packed with pine trees and poplars, with direct access to the river (and the Mediterranean waters that lie beyond) from its own harbour area. Not in possession of your own boat? No need to be left on the land – you can hire small boats on site for aquatic adventures. If you'd rather cling a little closer to the coast it’s a 10-minute drive to the nearest beach, although you'll not have to navigate the journey for yourself as a free shuttle bus trundles between the site and the sands through the summer. Sticking steadfastly to dry land? Slope off to Sarzana with a 10-minute drive to hit the shops or mosey through the medieval streets. Should you not fancy either outing, you'll not miss out on swims and eats – there’s an outdoor pool and kids' pool on site, along with a mini market and bar/restaurant for easy eats and drinks. Togs looking a tad tired? Take them to get cleaned up at the launderette or splash out on some new ones at the site's clothing shop.

Site type

RV sites 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 40
Tent sites 50
Travel trailer sites 50
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

General

  • The grocery shop is open between 01/05 and 15/09.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/05 and 30/09.

Pool

  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The Regional Identification Code (CIR) for this property is 011027-PAR-0001. The National Identification Code (CIN) for this property is IT011027B3YF7D6VO4.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Italian

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

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Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

82% would recommend this site to a friend

76% would stay here again

What customers say

Great location, clean site, friendly staff, and roomy pitches. Facilities are good but a bit dated. Pool, restaurant, and shuttle are big hits, especially for Cinque Terre. Nearby highway noise and some late events are minor downsides.

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Arrival date (latest first)

All in all not a bad stop- over site will possibly use again.

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8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
3
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Pitch was pretty level but could have done with a tidy up. The facilities were clean . The swimming pool gets top marks .

Disliked Toilet seats need to be replaced . When booking in the lady on reception was more interested in continuing her telephone call than giving information,a bit rude . Best to pitch middle of the grounds as there is a waste treatment plant at the end which when the wind is in the wrong direction can be a bit whiffy.

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Emplacement devant la mer très agréable.…

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6 out of 10
Location
5
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Emplacement devant la mer très agréable.
La grande piscine.
Sanitaires propres.
Service de Navette pour la gare de Sarzana.

Disliked Les sanitaires sont assez vieux.
Nombreux wc a la turque
Proximité de la route
Le camping est loin de la Spezia : si vous rentrez tard et que le dernier train est passé, cela coûte 112 € avec un Uber et 160 € avec un taxi

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L'accueil et les renseignements donnés.…

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4 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
4
Facilities / Activities
4
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6
Mehdi B. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked L'accueil et les renseignements donnés.

Disliked Le bruit tardivement jusqu'à 4h du matin .des voisins.
La piscine avec sont bonnes.

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De lujo

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
7
Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Parcela amplia
Baños limpios
Zona
Comida en restaurante

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Everything Best campsite in Europe…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
5

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Everything
Best campsite in Europe

Disliked Having to leave when holiday was over

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Ordine e pulizia.…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
9
Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Ordine e pulizia.

Disliked Prezzi in linea con i campeggi italiani elevati rispetto a francia Germania Slovenia e nord Europa.

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Les services, la piscine, la sympathie…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
No rating

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Les services, la piscine, la sympathie du personnel (camping, boutique, bar, resto, piscine). Camping bien situé pour visiter Pise, 5 terres, Florence etc. Sarzana est un petit bijou aussi.

Disliked Proximité de l’autoroute

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La piscine La propreté des sanitaires…

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1 out of 10
Location
1
Value for money
1
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
3
Child friendliness
5
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
2

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked La piscine
La propreté des sanitaires

Disliked Les bruits incessants de l'autoroute à 100 m, de l'aérodrome à 500 m jour et nuit pour 80 euros la nuit.
La taxe de séjour de 10 euros à ajouter.
Tout est abusé avec une qualité de service qui n'est pas à la hauteur du prix.

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Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le restaurant…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le restaurant et le serveur.

Disliked L’autoroute à proximité est un point négatif dû au bruit.

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Viel Schatten…

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8 out of 10
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Viel Schatten

Disliked Badekappen Pflicht im Pool
Noch Stehklos bei den Sanitären Anlagen

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Iron Gate Marina 3B

Viale 25 Aprile

54

Sarzana

La Spezia

Italy

19038

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

44.07617°N
9.97915°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

It’s best to leave both your boat and your car behind for the day if you're planning an outing to the famed Cinque Terre National Park – boats and trains run from La Spezia (half an hour’s drive) to the park, giving you access to the colourful cliffside villages and walking trails without tackling tricky mountain roads. Pretty Portovenere is a good alternative for a day out, but you’ll need your car for this one – it's a 50-minute drive. More walks and outdoorsy activities? Make for the Montemarcello Natural Park, 15 minutes away, for woodland and coastal trails, plus walks around Lerici Castle, Punta Corva black-sand beach and the abandoned village of Barbazzano (all 20 minutes). For more challenging hikes and mountain bike days, the Apuan Alps are about half an hour away by car. Even if you're not planning to scale any mountains, it's worth heading that way anyway to see the stunning marble caves of Carrara (35 minutes). Swing past Sarzana (10 minutes) on the way back to see some of that marble put to good use in the cathedral, before taking a wander around the ancient walls and fortress.

Food and drink

  • Corte di Camisano 0.9 km
  • L'Officina del Pesce 1.6 km
  • La Baracca dell'Aviatore 1.8 km
  • Locanda Alta Ameglia 2.1 km
  • Er Botteghin 2.2 km
  • Quanto Basta 2.2 km
  • Il Genio 2.2 km
  • 500 2.3 km
  • Il Trabucco 2.3 km
  • L'Ibisco 2.4 km

Groceries

  • Pam 2.5 km
  • MD 2.9 km
  • Conad 3 km
  • EuroSpin 3.1 km
  • Dpiù 3.2 km
  • Lidl 3.4 km
  • Penny Market 3.5 km
  • ZONA Sarzana 3.9 km
  • In's Mercato 3.9 km
  • Maisons Du Monde Sarzana 4 km

Parks and play

  • Parco giochi via Nerchia 1.7 km
  • Parco giochi San Lazzaro 2.2 km
  • La Città dei Bambini 3.7 km
  • Parco Orto dei Limoni 4.4 km
  • Parco Gioco 4.4 km
  • swing 7.3 km
  • Spazio 2000 9.8 km

Family days out

  • Parco giochi via Nerchia 1.7 km
  • Parco giochi San Lazzaro 2.2 km
  • La Città dei Bambini 3.7 km
  • Parco Orto dei Limoni 4.4 km
  • Parco Gioco 4.4 km
  • swing 7.3 km
  • Spazio 2000 9.8 km

Public transport

  • San Lazzaro 2.2 km
  • San Lazzaro 2.2 km
  • Ponte Isolone 2.4 km
  • Ponte Isolone 2.4 km
  • Sarzana 4.3 km
  • Tellaro rotatoria 4.4 km
  • Chiesa 4.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Iron Gate Marina 3B have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Iron Gate Marina 3B dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Iron Gate Marina 3B? It’s best to leave both your boat and your car behind for the day if you're planning an outing to the famed Cinque Terre National Park – boats and trains run from … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Iron Gate Marina 3B?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Iron Gate Marina 3B? From $51.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.