Iron Gate Marina 3B

View prices & book 8.4 215 reviews
Poolside
Large shaded pitches
Lots of shade from the trees
Pitches under the trees

  • On the banks of the Magra river, 10 minutes' drive from Sarzana
  • Less than an hour's drive from Portovenere and Cinque Terre
  • Harbour, restaurant and pool; direct river access; beach shuttle bus
The peaks of the Apuan Alps on one side, the Magra river on the other and a stretch of sandy beach a short drive away – Iron Gate Marina 3B certainly has a cast-iron claim to a splendid setting. The La Spezia surrounds may well be pretty special, but so is the park – it stretches out to a full nine hectares, much of it packed with pine trees and poplars, with direct access to the river (and the Mediterranean waters that lie beyond) from its own harbour area. Not in possession of your own boat? No need to be left on the land – you can hire small boats on site for aquatic adventures. If you'd rather cling a little closer to the coast it’s a 10-minute drive to the nearest beach, although you'll not have to navigate the journey for yourself as a free shuttle bus trundles between the site and the sands through the summer. Sticking steadfastly to dry land? Slope off to Sarzana with a 10-minute drive to hit the shops or mosey through the medieval streets. Should you not fancy either outing, you'll not miss out on swims and eats – there’s an outdoor pool and kids' pool on site, along with a mini market and bar/restaurant for easy eats and drinks. Togs looking a tad tired? Take them to get cleaned up at the launderette or splash out on some new ones at the site's clothing shop.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 40
Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 50
Open now
Opens 15 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/05 and 30/09.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/05 and 15/09.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 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.
  • The Regional Identification Code (CIR) for this property is 011027-PAR-0001. The National Identification Code (CIN) for this property is IT011027B3YF7D6VO4.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Italian

Open from Sat, 15 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

84% would recommend this site to a friend

77% would stay here again

What customers say

Grand spot with top facilities like a big pool and spotless loos. Handy for Cinque Terre, staff are sound. Plenty of roomy, shady pitches. Some folk mentioned motorway noise and the odd big bash. Loos a bit old-fashioned, say some.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 22
Arrival date (latest first)

Tolle, ebene Plätze im dichten Pinienwald

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
6
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
4
Customer service
4
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
1
Sabine M.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Schattige Plätze im Pinienwald
Busshuttel zum Strand oder Bahnhof

Disliked Duschen, WC ohne Seife, Toilettenpapier
Pool nur mit Badehaube zu nutzen
Viele Fixgäste, auch von der Marina
10€wurden mehr verlangt, als auf der Rechnung von Pitchup

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Väldigt trevlig personal och framförallt i restaurangen…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
8
Timmy R.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Väldigt trevlig personal och framförallt i restaurangen

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Sehr grossen Campingplatz. Tolle grosse plätze. Frei Platzwahl Freindluches personal…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
9
Vanessa W.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Sehr grossen Campingplatz. Tolle grosse plätze. Frei Platzwahl
Freindluches personal

Disliked Badekappe benützung obligatorisch am pool

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Services were clean. Bar & restaurant in the campsite. Treatment against flies/mosquitoes: even if…

Overall

4 out of 10
Location
2
Value for money
4
Accommodation
3
Facilities / Activities
4
Customer service
4
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
9
Ilaria C.

Electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Services were clean.
Bar & restaurant in the campsite.
Treatment against flies/mosquitoes: even if it's close to the river we didn't have many mosquitos or flies around.

Disliked very close to a main road, it's very loud until late night and from very early in the morning.
Basic services, need to bring everything (no toilet paper, no hand soap, no towel or hand dryer).

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Vlakke staanplaats, mooi uitzicht

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
7
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
6
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
8
James V.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Mooie staanplaats en verzorgd sanitair

Disliked Restaurant is zeker niet aan te raden en het winkeltje is enkel basis producten, je kunt geen inkopen doen om een deftig avondmaal te maken. Heel luidruchtig met de overvliegende helikopters.

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Lovely, convenient site for exploring this beautiful area.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8
Jan M.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch

Liked Beautiful site tucked into busy area. Friendly staff, fabulous pool, lovely waterside setting. Plenty of good facilities. Excellent shuffle for train to Cinque Terre. A great 3-day base. Many thanks, would highly recommend for this area.

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All is super…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
4
Kateřina N.

Electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked All is super

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

- Schattenplatz - Auto am Zelt - gute Stromversorgung…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
9
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
10
Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked - Schattenplatz
- Auto am Zelt
- gute Stromversorgung

Disliked - Sanitäranlagen veraltet
- Sanitäranlagen kein Toilettenpapier und Seife

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Campeggio ben organizzato, spazioso e con molto verde. Piscina grande, navetta per andare…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
6
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
No rating
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Campeggio ben organizzato, spazioso e con molto verde.

Piscina grande, navetta per andare al mare, gestori cordiali e disponibili

Disliked Nulla

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Location on the marina. We came to kayak so great to be…

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
5
Value for money
5
Accommodation
5
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating
Louise B.

Electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location on the marina. We came to kayak so great to be able to get into the water easily and kayak to the beaches
Clean bathrooms. Plenty of hot water.
Convivial campsite bar and restaurant

Disliked The camping spot for tents is right next to the motorway. It wasn’t a great spot for campers. Very noisy road 24 hours à day.
Very expensive to pitch à tent. Thé most expensive place we stayed.

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Features

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Iron Gate Marina 3B

Viale 25 Aprile

54

Sarzana

La Spezia

Italy

19038

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

44.07617°N
9.97915°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

It’s best to leave both your boat and your car behind for the day if you're planning an outing to the famed Cinque Terre National Park – boats and trains run from La Spezia (half an hour’s drive) to the park, giving you access to the colourful cliffside villages and walking trails without tackling tricky mountain roads. Pretty Portovenere is a good alternative for a day out, but you’ll need your car for this one – it's a 50-minute drive. More walks and outdoorsy activities? Make for the Montemarcello Natural Park, 15 minutes away, for woodland and coastal trails, plus walks around Lerici Castle, Punta Corva black-sand beach and the abandoned village of Barbazzano (all 20 minutes). For more challenging hikes and mountain bike days, the Apuan Alps are about half an hour away by car. Even if you're not planning to scale any mountains, it's worth heading that way anyway to see the stunning marble caves of Carrara (35 minutes). Swing past Sarzana (10 minutes) on the way back to see some of that marble put to good use in the cathedral, before taking a wander around the ancient walls and fortress.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Fiumaretta 3.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fiumaretta Est 3.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bocca Di Magra Deby Ross 3.5 km Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Marinella Ovest 3.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Punta Sanita' 3.7 km Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Iron Gate Marina 3B have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Iron Gate Marina 3B dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Iron Gate Marina 3B? It’s best to leave both your boat and your car behind for the day if you're planning an outing to the famed Cinque Terre National Park – boats and trains run from … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Iron Gate Marina 3B?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Iron Gate Marina 3B? From €32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.