Nearly wild camping in Italy

Scuderie del Peschio

• Family-friendly stays at a riding school in the Apennines
• San Giuliano del Sannio within 5 minutes' drive and 25 to Campobasso
• Bar, restaurant, bike rental and guided treks and hikes

Parco Avventura Salento Adventures

• Child-focused site with adventure courses in the Puglian countryside
• Lecce 20 minutes’ drive; Torre dell'Orso beaches 25 minutes
• Organised kids' activities; miniature golf course and play area

Porticello Village

• Quiet Cilento coast site a short stroll from a private sandy beach
• Seven hectares of Italian gardens, pine copses and ancient olive trees
• Restaurant, bar, mini market and regular excursions

Tree of Life Sardinia Camping

• Natural site set in the green and peaceful Tacchi archaeological area
• A 15-minute drive from Osini and 45 to Spiaggia di Perd'e Pera beach
• Bar, restaurant, wifi zone; nature hikes straight from the 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

Cieloverde Camping Village

• Family-friendly site outside Marina di Grossetto, with beach shuttle
• Next to an adventure park and the Maremma Natural Park
• Pool, restaurants, fitness trail, archery and gym classes

Fattoria d'Arte i Colli

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 Ansitz Wildberg

Fontana Fredda

• Dog-friendly pitches on a mountain stud farm for Bardigiano horses
• In the Arroscia Valley, 40 minutes’ drive from the Riviera di Ponente
• Barbecue grill, woodburning stove and gas hobs on site

La Duchessa

Poggio Cascino

• Tuscany site in the grounds of a small traditional food producer
• A 20-minute drive to Grosseto; 25 minutes to the nearest beach
• Try cured meats, cheeses, wines and local olive oils at the shop/café

Campeggio in Fattoria

• Peaceful rural campsite with mountain views on a Campania olive farm
• Grotte di Castelcivita 20 minutes’ drive and Paestum 35 minutes
• Swimming pool, indoor or outdoor play areas and a snack bar/pizzeria

Belvedere Tenda Camping

• Nearly wild Abruzzo camping 10 minutes’ drive from Francavilla al Mare
• Pescara half an hour’s drive; Parco Nazionale della Maiella an hour
• Pitches with sea views shaded by olive trees; restaurant on site

Camping Torotto

• Quiet site with stunning views 10 minutes’ drive from Niscemi, Sicily
• Gela beaches half an hour’s drive and Piazza Armerina 40 minutes
• Tennis court, swimming pool and massages available for an extra cost

Campeggio Mare Pineta

• Direct access to the beach and a top spot for diving and surfing
• A 15-minute walk to the temples and ruins of ancient Paestum
• Shaded by pine and eucalyptus trees

Campeggio Nurapolis

• On the west coast of Sardinia, a short walk away from the beach
• In the heart of a pine grove
• Ideal for young guests and families with children