Play area: Campsites in Italy

Villaggio Turistico Europeo

• Seaside site with a private beach on the Mediterranean coast
• Horse riding school and jetski hire nearby
• Canoe, pedalo and windsurf hire; restaurant serving Sicilian cuisine

Resort La Francesca

Villatent at Camping Pian di Boccio

• Family-sized safari tents in the middle of an olive grove
• 10 minutes’ drive from the fortified town of Bevagna; 45 from Perugia
• Outdoor pool, pizzeria and kids’ club; private bathrooms in tents

Camping Village Lake Placid

• Minutes away from a sand beach

Villatent at Camping La Chiocciola

• Well-equipped safari tents on a Tuscany site just outside Bucine
• Florence, Siena, Arezzo and Lake Trasimeno all within an hour's drive
• Three swimming pools, two tennis courts, restaurant and kids' club

Villatent at Campsite Village Cavallino

• Family-sized safari tents at a beachfront site in Cavallino-Treporti
• Reach the centre of Venice in half an hour by car and boat
• Outdoor pool complex, restaurant and high-season activities on site

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 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

Ciriga Sicily Glamping

• Luxury glamping five minutes from sandy Mediterranean beach
• A 15-minute drive from Ispica, 50 minutes from Syracuse
• Complimentary breakfast, food shop, gift shop and planned excursions

Go Wild

• Farm camping 10 minutes’ drive from the spectacular Ligurian Riviera
• Sanremo beaches 10 minutes’ drive, and Menton 50 minutes
• Eco-friendly, solar-powered site with shady pitches and shared firepit

Camping Molino a Fuoco

• Leafy and family-friendly seaside site surrounded by Tuscan vineyards
• Windsurfing, surfing and sailing school next door
• Direct beach access and restaurant serving seafood specialities

Camping Maximum

• Leafy and shaded seaside site between Rimini and Riccione
• Within easy reach of theme parks, waterparks and a marine park
• Beach within 30 metres for guests' free use

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 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 Lo Scoglio

• Family-friendly site with private beach on Sicily’s north coast
• Less than 30 minutes from Nebrodi and Madonie Parks
• Spectacular historic city of Cefalù 30 minutes' drive away

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 Maiella

• Family-friendly site in the Abruzzo Apennines, near Torricella Peligna
• Iuvanum Parco five minutes’ drive; Costa dei Trabocchi 50 minutes
• Dog-friendly site with barbecue provided and summer restaurant service

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