Single-sex groups welcome: Campgrounds in Italy

Maronda Camping

• A 40,000-square-metre site on the Adriatic Sea in the Gulf of Vasto
• Edging a private pebble and sand beach in Marina di Montenero
• Nightclub, play park, pizzeria, bar and multiple sports courts on site

Elba Travels

• Cosy and family-friendly Elba site 10 minutes’ drive from Capoliveri
• Morcone Beach accessed from the site; Portoferraio a half-hour drive
• Watersports on site; restaurant (evenings only), bar and licensed shop

Camping Due Laghi

• A 10-hectare site close to Lake Levico and Caldonazzo
• A 45-minute drive from Trento; Levico Terme within five minutes' drive
• Pool, two restaurants, private lake beach and multilingual staff

Campeggio Cairo

• Dog-friendly site in Torre Pellice, an hour’s drive from Turin
• Mountain hikes and wild swimming within a 15-minute drive
• Five minutes’ walk from the town’s museums, restaurants and shops

Camping Fontana delle Rose

• By the beach on Italy's Adriatic coast
• Rent boats or rafts to explore the local sea caves and
• Close to many activities in the Gargano National Park

Camping Free Beach

• Family-friendly site in Marina di Bibbona, with direct beach access
• Within an hour's drive of Pisa and Lucca; 10 minutes from Bolgheri
• Swimming pool, indoor/outdoor play areas, beach bar and restaurant

Camping Helios

• On the Mediterranean coast with direct access to a sandy beach
• Selinunte Archaeological Park and the Cusa caves within 5 kilometres
• Paddling pool, playground and restaurant serving stonebaked pizzas

Camping Il Cicero

• Spectacular site with a private beach, 10 minutes' drive from Patti
• Scenic and peaceful grounds with gardens and accessible pool
• Poolside and rooftop restaurant serving regional food and pizza

Camping Il Ceppo

• In the heart of Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park
• A gourmand's paradise
• Newly opened for winter 2015

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 Lago Apuane

• Lakeside campsite in the Serchio valley
• Surrounded by trees and crossed by a small river for swimming
• Own restaurant specialising in traditional Tuscan cuisine

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

Agriturismo Merlino

Villaggio Bahja

• A few metres from the seaside
• Green settings
• Large swimming pool and summer activities

Villaggio Le Mimose

• Seafront site in Porto Sant’Elpidio, with direct beach access
• A 35-minute drive to Ancona; an hour to Frasassi Caves
• Restaurant, outdoor pool, kids' club and dog facilities on site

VioVillas Agriturismo Glamping

• Comfortable cabins on a peaceful farm in the Tuscan countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Arezzo city centre, including Casa Vasari
• Typical Tuscan products to taste on the farm; spacious green areas

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

Camping Porlezza