Villaggio Camping La Ginestra

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Swimming pool
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Level tent pitches
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  • Well-equipped site on the Tyrrhenian Sea with direct beach access
  • A 35-minute drive from Pizzo Calabro and 55 minutes from Tropea
  • Large pool, tennis court and pizzeria on site
With direct access to a private sandy beach (equipped with umbrellas and sun loungers) and spectacular views (especially at sunset) of the Aeolian Islands in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea, peaceful Villaggio Camping La Ginestra certainly has a lot going for it. This family- and dog-friendly structure is a 10-minute drive from the village of Nicotera Marina, where seafood eateries, pizza places and ice-cream parlours dot the palm tree-lined seafront and the narrow streets inland. Can’t face the idea of driving in the Calabrian summer heat? No worries: the on-site pizzeria prepares delicious wood-oven pizzas. At the bar, guests can also buy local products and basic essentials such as bread, milk and water. There are plenty of active pursuits to be had on site, with a large pool and a children’s pool, plus a tennis court, a soccer pitch, table tennis and a pétanque court. It’s also possible to book cruises to the Aeolian Islands and other excursions directly at reception. Large tree-shaded pitches come with electric hook-up and water points; there is also a toilet block and hot showers.

Site type

Tent pitches 60
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open now
Opens 15 June

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Reception is unmanned after 7:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • The bar is open between 15/06 and 15/09.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Open from Sun, 15 Jun to

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Reviews

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Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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77% would recommend this site to a friend

77% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely beachfront site with a great pool. Staff, especially Giacomo, are praised for being sound. Pizzeria's a winner. Some find the facilities a bit tired but mostly clean. Ladies' loos could be better, as could the kids' play area and on-site shop/entertainment. Keep an eye out for stray footballs!

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Schöner familiärer Campingplatz mit einem total…

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Martina O.

Electric optional hardstanding tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Schöner familiärer Campingplatz mit einem total netten "Mädchen" für alles.
Der junge Mann macht Rezeption, serviert Abendessen und Frühstück am Pool....hat für alles ein offenes Ohr.
Platz war prima, Sanitäranlagen nicht ganz neu, aber ok. Riesenpool ist das Highlight und der direkte Zugang zum Strand.....sehr zu empfehlen für tolles Preis-Leistungsverhältnis

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Schöner Campingplatz mit total freundlichem und…

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Martina O.

Electric optional hardstanding tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Schöner Campingplatz mit total freundlichem und aufmerksamem Personal.
Riesenpool und tolle Pizza!!

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Good site ,good prices, good pool and beach.

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Len L.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked BIG swimming pool, bar open most of the day, good pizza and home made pasta, well shaded, good beach, good FREE showers, good toilets, level pitches.

Disliked Poor waste water disposal grill, poor gardeners, (I am a professional tree surgeon), life guard should be banned from bringing his phone to work, he was NOT DOING HIS JOB just playing on his phone and NOT WATCHING THE SWIMMERS.

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Piazzola per tenda, terreno comodo e…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Piazzola per tenda, terreno comodo e sabbioso.
Campeggio letteralmente sul mare dove ammirare tramonti meravigliosi, tranquillo e senza animazione.
L’atmosfera è molto bella anche tra i campeggiatori, servizi perfetti.
Personale carinissimo e disponibile! Consigliatissimo!

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Consiglio vivamente questo campeggio. Il personale é…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Consiglio vivamente questo campeggio.
Il personale é di una gentilezza inusuale.
Abbiamo trascorso alcuni giorni in relax tra mare e la piscina. I servizi sempre puliti. Posizione strategica per visitare a meno di un’ora Tropea e Pizzo Calabro, ma la stessa Nicotera é molto carina ed accogliente.
Ci tornerò.

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personnel sympathique,accueillant , proche de la…

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didier B.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked personnel sympathique,accueillant , proche de la mer, plage privé ; par contre mer très vite profonde. emplacement correct pour camping car et tente

Disliked les sanitaires très vieux comme les douches.
Je comprend pour un camping 3 étoile que la piscine, le bar, le restaurant soit fermés de 1 heures à 16 heures 30 sachant que les enfants me peuvent pas se baigner à la mer trop profonde, et dangereuse. plage pas trop propre
le soir ont ne peu pas manger avant 20heures 30 car le four n'est pas chaud

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Niente

Disliked Bagni indecenti, piazzole accavallate l'una sull'altra, il campeggio non è nella natura ma le piazzole sono sulla sabbia sotto ai tendoni. A bordo piscina le formiche vi salgono sui piedi. Il bar non è un bar e, in generale, la struttura è vecchia e fatiscente.

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From the manager: Ci dispiace che non vi siate trovati bene, ma è doveroso chiarire alcuni aspetti: come indicato in tutte le altre recensioni i servizi sono in parte datati ma sempre puliti; le piazzole sono ampie, vi è stata data la possibilità di scegliere la piazzola che desideravate e lì vi è stato dato anche uno spazio extra che avete utilizzato per parcheggiare l’auto; le foto caricate dagli altri campeggiatori mostrano la quantità di verde in cui è immersa la struttura, l’ombreggiante ha solo la funzione di garantire ombra tutto il giorno ed è molto apprezzato dai campeggiatori; il bar offre tutto il necessario da soft drink ad alcolici, snack dolci e salati, cornetti caldi la mattina e la possibilità di prenotare il pane fresco ogni giorno. Per quanto riguarda la disponibilità, siamo stupiti della valutazione in quanto è stata soddisfatta ogni vostra richiesta.

Camping a gestione familiare, molto tranquillo…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Camping a gestione familiare, molto tranquillo e sereno, la piscina è un vantaggio per grandi e piccini. La posizione tra la costa degli Dei e la costa Viola lo rende un ottimo punto di partenza per le spiagge tra le più belle d’Italia.

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Piazzola grande e ombreggiata, acqua disponibile…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding touring caravan pitch

Liked Piazzola grande e ombreggiata, acqua disponibile accanto a ogni piazzola. Accesso diretto sul mare, spiaggia ampia e mare spettacolare. Piscina piccola per i bimbi e grande per gli adulti, pulite e calde. Si entra con la cuffia che si vende al bar, dove si possono acquistare aperitivi, gelati, da bere. Un posto spartano, ma bello. C'è una pizzeria. Si può ordinare ciò che serve di alimentare alla reception e passa un ambulante con frutta e verdura. L'area campeggio è accanto alla spiaggia. Non ci sono mosche, vespe, zanzare. Posto pulito.ventilato.

Disliked I bagni: vecchi e corrosi. Sporchi. Non ci sono ganci per appendere le pochette, così come in quasi tutte le docce, tranne due. 5 bagni per un intero campeggio sono pochissimi. 2 turche 3 water, sia uomini che donne. Il pomeriggio un po' di confusione per via degli arrivi e qualche campeggiatore maleducato che non rispetta le regole. Meglio docce a pagamento e bagni puliti, che docce libere e sporche e intasate.

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Clean and tidy campsite with shaded…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean and tidy campsite with shaded pitches. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pool was excellent. The facilities were very clean. The beach faces west and we saw some beautiful sunsets over the sea towards Stromboli.

Disliked The tent pitches are under large expanses of green netting which provides shade. We found it quite oppressive but it didn’t ruin our stay.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Aire Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Villaggio Camping La Ginestra

Contrada Mortelletto

Nicotera

Vibo Valentia

Italy

89844

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

38.50955°N
15.92148°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

If you want to catch a glimpse of Sicily during your Calabrian holiday, drive to Scilla (35 minutes), where you can see the Strait of Messina and the coast of Italy’s largest island. One of the best spots for views is Castello Ruffo, or take a stroll along the pleasure harbour to the Belvedere dei Faraglioni. Carved out of a rocky cliff, Church Piedigrotta in Pizzo Calabro (35 minutes) enchants with its multitude of sculptures portraying scenes from the Scriptures. In town, Castello Murat is a 15th-century stronghold overlooking the beach. Renowned for its production of sweet red onions, the resort of Tropea (55 minutes) perches dramatically on rocky cliffs overlooking the sea and sandy beaches. The Santuario di Santa Maria dell’Isola di Tropea, on a craggy, vegetation-covered spur jutting out into the sea, dates back from the Middle Ages and has splendid views of the coast and the town.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Valtur 0.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
200 Mt A Dx F. Mesima 0.4 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Delta Mesima 0.8 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
800 Mt Sud Sajonara 1.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Camping Porta Del Sole 1.6 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Villaggio Camping La Ginestra have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Villaggio Camping La Ginestra dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Villaggio Camping La Ginestra? If you want to catch a glimpse of Sicily during your Calabrian holiday, drive to Scilla (35 minutes), where you can see the Strait of Messina and the coast of Italy’s largest … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Villaggio Camping La Ginestra?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Villaggio Camping La Ginestra? From €32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.