Play area: Glamping sites in Italy

Margherita Camping and Resort

• Family-run site two minutes' walk from a traditional Alpine village
• Centre of the 'three valleys' region and 1.5km above sea level
• Wellness centre with steam baths, sauna and chromotherapy

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 Bruno

• Pretty family-run park on Lake Garda with pools and bar
• A 15-minute drive from lively Desenzano; 50 minutes to Verona
• A minute from the beach: windsurfing, sailing, fishing and swimming

Camping Calavise

• Peaceful site with views of the Pale di San Martino mountain range
• Mountain biking, hiking trails, canyoning, fishing and skiing nearby
• Outdoor swimming pool, poolside snack bar, pizzeria and playground

Camping Ciclamino

• Four season campsite in the heart in the heart of Monte Baldo
• Ideal for touring or camping or a comfy stay in a mountain chalet
• Ideal for families and groups looking for outdoor pursuits

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

Camping Costa Merlata

• On the Puglian coast, an easy stroll from sandy Mediterranean beaches
• Zoo, theme park, cities and waterpark within half an hour’s drive
• Restaurant-pizzeria, supermarket, butcher and greengrocer all on site

International Glamping Lago di Bracciano

• Lakeside site 30 kilometres from Rome
• Nature park setting with many traditional villages dotted around
• Saltwater pool, beach volleyball and restaurant with spacious terrace

SunLodge at Camping Barco Reale

• Family-friendly holiday park in the rural hills of Tuscany
• A 25-minute drive from Pistoia; Florence city centre 45 minutes
• Three swimming pools, bike hire, kids' club, bar and restaurant

Camping dei Tigli

• Family-friendly site within half an hour of Pisa and Lucca
• A kilometre from the beach: free shuttle bus from June to August
• Pool, bar-restaurant, pizzeria and many summer events and activities

Camping Salicamp

• Family holiday village with direct access to a serviced beach
• Spectacular Aeolian Islands views a few minutes' drive from Terme
• Pools, beach bar and restaurant with garden, regional menu and pizzas

Camping Spiaggia di Velluto

• Family-friendly site opposite a free beach on the Senigallia Promenade
• Half an hour's drive from Ancona, Fano and Corinaldo
• Play area on site; watersports school opposite

Camping Sporting Center

• Family- and dog-friendly site within 20 minutes' drive of Padua
• Wellness centre with hot tub and Olympic-sized springwater pool
• Restaurant serving pizzas and traditional local dishes

Camping Tavolara

• Holiday village on Sardinia's north-east coast, five minutes to beach
• Pizzeria, bar, shop, open-air theatre and entertainment on site
• Five minutes from the boat to the islands of Tavolara and Molara

Camping Thurium Villaggio

Camping Varano Village

• Coastal site in a nature reserve a short walk from the beach
• Half an hour's drive from harbour for trips to the Tremiti Islands
• Swimming pool, sports facilities, restaurant and family activities

Camping Vigna di Valle

• Small site on the shores of Lake Bracciano
• Family-run with friendly staff
• Pedalo hire, playground and sports courts; pets welcome

Camping Eden

• Family-run seaside site less than 10 minutes' drive from Terracina
• A short drive to watersports around the Pontine Islands
• Direct access to the beach, terrace bar and playground