3 stars and above: Campgrounds in Italy

Villaggio Mithos

• Quiet and shady village, with swimming pool, near the sea (2km)

Camping Hermitage

• Lush and highly scenic site near the spectacular spa town of Merano
• Indoor pool and sauna plus outdoor pool with paddling pool
• Tyrolean and Mediterranean restaurant with good veg and vegan options

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

Sunseabeach Camping

• Peaceful site a half-hour’s walk from Marzamemi, on the Sicilian coast
• Noto 20 minutes’ drive; Modica and Syracuse 40 minutes
• Swimming pool and bar; bike rental; shuttle from Catania airport

Camping Capalonga

• Direct access to the beach
• Family-friendly campsite near Bibione pinewood
• Extensive aquapark and summer activities

Camping Le Tamerici

• Between a pine wood and the beach, two kilometres from Cecina
• Close to watersports, museums and vineyards; waterpark within 1km
• Pool, playground, arcade games, hairdresser and restaurant/pizzeria

La Fattoria dell'Autosufficienza

• Agritourism site with views of the Emilia-Romagna Apennines
• A 10-minute drive to San Piero in Bagno; 20 from to Pontini lake
• Terraced pitches bordered by dry stone walls and fruit trees

La Duchessa

Camping Bungalow La Pineta

• Friendly site 400 metres from the long sandy beach of Planargia
• Assistance with arranging activities and trips: discounts available
• Yoga, puppet shows, bar and restaurant serving local cuisine

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

Villaggio Camping Valdeiva

• Scenic site 10 minutes’ drive from beaches of the Riviera di Levante
• An hour’s drive from the Cinque Terre and the port city of Genoa
• Swimming pool and pizza restaurant on site

Camping Bosco Selva

• A short walk from the UNESCO site of Alberobello
• Free shuttle bus to the beach
• Bar, grocery shop and pétanque court

Camping Bella Vista

• Popular Dutch-owned park a kilometre and a half from the sea
• On the outskirts of Albenga and 2.5km from Caravelle waterpark
• Pool, flower garden, sun terrace, playground, shop and bar

Villaggio Camping Marbella Club

• Spacious site in the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park
• Less than 10 minutes' walk to a private beach
• Diving centre with excursions and lessons;

Camping Baia Paradiso

• Family-friendly site three kilometres from the village of Badesi
• Direct access to eight-kilometre Li Junchi beach
• Bar-restaurant, pools, mini market and wifi and barbecue areas

Belvedere Tenda Camping

• Nearly wild Abruzzo camping 10 minutes’ drive from Francavilla al Mare
• Pescara half an hour’s drive; Parco Nazionale della Maiella an hour
• Pitches with sea views shaded by olive trees; restaurant on site

Villaggio Camping Capo Vieste

• Six-hectare seafront site with direct access to a long sandy beach
• A 15-minute drive from Vieste for Tremiti Islands boat trips
• Swimming pool, watersports, restaurant and summer family activities

Camping Al Yag

• Family seaside park 300m from the beach on Sicily's east coast
• 5km from Giarre and 8km from the coastal city of Acireale
• Big outdoor pool, sun loungers, bar and restaurant

Campeggio Sun Bay

• In a pine forest in Lido Bruno, with direct access to private beach
• A 15-minute drive from the historic centre of Taranto
• Sea-view restaurant, surf lessons and sailing school