3 stars and above: Campsites in Italy

Villaggio Camping Grotta dell'Acqua

• Site with access to a sandy beach and sea cave, Tremiti Island tours
• In between Vieste and Peschici, a 30-minute drive from either town
• Bar, pizzeria and small shop on site; entertainment in summer months

Camping Piper

• Family-run, near Scarlino Nature Reserve on the Tyrrhenian Sea coast
• Waterpark, geopark and young kids' amusement park nearby
• Direct access to a sandy beach, plus sun lounger and umbrella rental

Jesolo Camping Village

• Large seafront site in a pine forest just outside Lido di Jesolo
• Venice, Treviso and Padua all within an hour's drive
• Direct beach access, swimming pool, restaurant and family activities

Is Arenas Camping Village

• Friendly family site on the UNESCO-listed Sinis peninsula
• Watersports and boat trips to Mal di Ventre island from Mandriola
• A short drive to Cape Mannu's surfing beaches and archeological sites

Isamar Holiday Village

• Near the busy fishing village of Chioggia
• Aqua park with seven swimming pools
• Direct access to a private sandy beach

Il Pioppeto Camping

• Family-run site right on the sandy Adriatic beach of Marina di Vasto
• Termoli 25 minutes’ drive; Parco Nazionale della Maiella one hour
• Restaurant and bar; shop with local produce; kids’ club and play area

Il Forte Camping Village

• Shaded pitches and family-friendly camping near Mediterranean beaches
• A 10-minute walk to Marzamemi village and Spinazza beach
• Tennis courts and pool tables on site, plus a bar and mini-market

Il Calabriano Villaggio Camping

• A few minutes from a golden beach
• Snorkelling and paddleboating available nearby
• Bar, beach bar and restaurant

Blue Park Villaggio Camping

Camping Park Riva dei Greci

• Well-served family site on the Ionian coast in Metaponto
• Near the UNESCO-listed 'Subterranean City' of ancient Matera
• Private beach, piano bar and cabaret shows in the amphitheatre

Hu I Pini Family Park

• Family-friendly site within easy reach of Rome
• Well placed for Tivoli, Calcata, Bomarzo and Lake Bracciano
• Restaurant, pizzeria, two bars and family and lagoon pools

Hu Fabulous Village

• Well-equipped family holiday site among 30 lush Mediterranean hectares
• Within 30 minutes' drive of Rome and 20 from the beach at Ostia
• Outdoor pool, kids' club, summer entertainment, café and restaurant

Campeggio Sun Bay

• In a pine forest in Lido Bruno, with direct access to private beach
• A 15-minute drive from the historic centre of Taranto
• Sea-view restaurant, surf lessons and sailing school

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 Paradiso Di Viareggio

• Family-friendly site surrounded by woods
• Sandy beaches within walking distance
• Three-level swimming pool, bike hire, bar and restaurant/pizzeria

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

Baia Domizia Villaggio Camping

• Family-friendly site in a thick pine forest with a private beach
• A 10-minute drive to Baia Domizia; 20 to Roccamonfina Garigliano park
• Pool complex, restaurant, gym, sports fields and entertainment

Helloocamp at Camping Free Beach

• Etruscan Riviera park a few minutes' walk from an award-winning beach
• Daily sightseeing and wine tasting trips around Tuscany
• Free sauna and fitness centre, pools, bar, snack bar and restaurant

Villaggio Turistico Camping Parco degli Ulivi

• Family-friendly site with old olive trees 250 metres from the beach
• Half an hour’s drive from Vieste; 35 minutes from Forest Umbra
• Outdoor pools, sports fields, market and restaurant-pizzeria on site