4 stars and above: Campgrounds in Italy

Sant'Anastasia Camping

• Well-appointed family site with direct access to a sandy beach
• Around 10 minutes' drive from the Roman attractions of Terracina
• Semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool for swimming lessons and aqua gym

BeVedetta Lodges

• Luxury hillside glampsite with spectacular Tuscany views near Grosseto
• A 20-minute drive to Cala Violina beach; 25 minutes to Massa Marittima
• Roomy safari tents with kitchens, bathrooms, proper beds and decking

Camping Capalonga

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

Campeggio Rosselba le Palme

hu Roma Camping in Town

• 6.5 kilometres from the Colosseum, the Vatican and Rome's city centre
• Easy access to Colle Palatino and Ostia Antica
• Outdoor pool, restaurant and terrace pool bar open until 2am

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

Campeggio Parco del Lago

• Eco-friendly site by Lake Bracciano, with private beach
• A five-minute drive from Anguillara Sabazia and 50 from Rome
• Restaurant serving local dishes, gluten free, picnics and takeaways

Green Life

Altomincio Family Park

• Family-friendly site close to Lake Garda and Verona
• Within 20 minutes of Gardaland, Movieland and the Caneva waterpark
• Modern facilities including waterpark and restaurant

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

Fortuna Village

• Across the Porta Marina Inferiore on the Pompei archaeological site
• Two kilometres from the nearest beach of the Amalfi coast
• Traditional Neapolitan food and pizzas served on site

Girasole Eco Family Village

• Family-friendly site directly by the sea in Marina Palmense
• 15 minutes' drive from Roman attractions in the village of Fermo
• Waterpark, wellness area, gym classes and private beach

Barricata Holiday Village

• On the Po Delta between two sandy beaches
• Equestrian centre on site to book horse rides on the beach
• Waterpark, activities, restaurant and bar

Azienda Agricola Della Mezzaluna

• Stunningly scenic site between the Versilia coast and the Apuan Alps
• Gypsy caravans among vineyards, trees and olive grove
• Pool overlooking the sea; produce made on site available to buy

Le Betulle Naturist Village

• A naturist campsite near the Palace of Venaria, former royal residence
• Outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool bath
• Only 25km from Turin in the Ceronda Valley

Camping Piantelle

• Family-run site on the shores of Lake Garda in Moniga del Garda
• Sirmione, Salò and Gardaland within a half-hour drive
• Outdoor pool, play area, restaurant and kids' activities

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

Camping Il Cippo

• Peaceful tree-shaded site on a mountain one hour’s drive from Urbino
• Carpegna Park play area 15 minutes’ drive; Onferno Grotte 40 minutes
• Playground and games room; dog park; Turkish bath; pétanque court

Camping Bella Italia

• A large kid-friendly site on the shores of Lake Garda
• Two large amusement parks, aquarium, zoo and water park nearby
• Five pools, three playgrounds, shopping centre and restaurants

Marina di Rossano Club

• Family-friendly holiday park three kilometres from the beach
• A five-minute drive to the beach and 25 minutes to Sibari
• Pool, restaurant, shop, bar and entertainment on site