Barbecue grills allowed: Campgrounds in Italy

Camping Verna

• Family-friendly site in the foothills of the Alps, near hiking trails
• Zoom Torino animal park 25 minutes’ drive; Turin an hour away
• Swimming pool, shaded social area and restaurant on site

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

Wild Paestum

• Relaxed dog-friendly touring site 50 metres from the beach in Paestum
• Easy walk/bike ride to Paestum archaeological site, 2km away
• Coffee bar, playground and games area on site

Agricampeggio Madonna di Pogi

• Wooded and highly scenic site with a private lake in the Val d’Ambra
• Easy access to Florence, Siena and Chianti's vineyards
• Free supply of organic fruits and veggies and hen's eggs

Agriturismo Il Gelsomino Ritrovato

• Friendly agriturismo site less than 10 minutes' walk from the beach
• A 10-minute drive from Milazzo harbour; 40 minutes from Messina
• Outdoor pool, bike hire, playground, bar and trattoria

Camping North Wind

• Small family-run site on the northern shore of spectacular Lake Como
• Public transport to local villages stops just outside the site
• Bar serving coffee, cold drinks and tasty local cuisine

SunLodge at Altomincio Family Park

• Family-friendly holiday park seven kilometres from Lake Garda
• A 15-minute drive from Gardaland and Lake Garda; 35 minutes to Verona
• Two swimming pools, restaurants and zipwire on site; river for fishing

Ski Caravan Club

• Mountain site in Monte Teminillo, open all year round
• Bar, restaurant, playground and games room on site
• 30 mins' drive from Rieti and an hour from the Florence motorway exit

Paco Residence

• Relaxing island oasis with a tropical garden and peaceful ambience
• A 20-minute walk from Citara beach and the Poseidon Thermal Gardens
• Turkish bath and two semi-covered, heated swimming pools on site

Camping44

• Peaceful rural Marche site with gorgeous mountain views
• Half an hour's drive to Macerata or Monte Sibillini Natural Park
• Swimming pool, bar, games area and food/wine events on site

Camping San Marco

Agricampeggio Tognoni

• Peaceful site on a family-run farm 10 minutes from Venturina Terme
• A 10-minute drive from the beaches of the Gulf of Baratti
• Outdoor kitchen with barbecues, and farm shop selling fresh produce

SunLodge at Camping Barco Reale

• Family-friendly holiday park in the rural hills of Tuscany
• A 25-minute drive from Pistoia; Florence city centre 45 minutes
• Three swimming pools, bike hire, kids' club, bar and restaurant

Camping Flumendosa

Agricampeggio Torre Sabea

• Dog-friendly seaside site two kilometres from the town of Gallipoli
• Half an hour's drive from the baroque city of Lecce
• Shuttle services running to town and nearby sandy beach

Terre di Tusa

• Luxury glamping with stunning sea views on the Tyrrhenian coastline
• Five minutes’ drive to Tusa or the beaches at Marina and Lampare
• Elegant bungalow with private garden, barbecue, hot tub and sauna

Camping Rodigliano

• Wild camping with mountain and sea views in the Campania region
• Archaeological Park of Paestum 15 minutes’ drive; beaches 20 minutes
• A 10-minute walk from the town of Capaccio and its pizzerias

Tigullio Camping and Resort

• Between Portofino and the Cinque Terre
• Sandy beach within a kilometre
• Pool, restaurant and many high season events