Camping Columbia

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  • Sea-view pitches with access to a free beach in Montegiordano Marina
  • A 40-minute drive to trails and lakes of Pollino National Park
  • Café-bar on site, plus covered games area and hammocks in the trees
Imagine waking up in the morning and the very first thing you see is a gorgeous view out over the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea… No, it’s not a dream, it’s the fabulous reality of a stay at Camping Columbia. This Calabria site is in a very enviable position indeed, amid a pine forest right on the shoreline in Montegiordano Marina. Pitches look out over the sea and there’s a free sandy beach just next door for days of sunbathing or splashing in the sea with the kids. There’s been a campsite running here for more than 30 years, with the current owners taking over in 2022 from their much-loved predecessor Franco Tarsia. They inherited a site that’s been well tended over the years and set up with all the essentials needed for an excellent seaside holiday – that includes fun things like a covered games/relaxation area and hammocks to snooze in as well as practicalities like showers, toilets and a campervan service area. This location also means that you have easy access to several bars, cafés, restaurants and food shops within easy walking distance. That said, the owners are aware you may end up too chilled-out to fancy much of a walk, so there’s also a café/bar on site where you can pick up meals or relax with a coffee.

Campground type

Tent sites 65
RV sites 22
Camper sites 28
Open now
Opens June 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Languages spoken

English

French

Italian

Open from Sat, Jun 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

50%

would recommend this campground to a friend

50%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Personale molto disponibile, location favolosa

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
alberto p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional forest floor tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Un vero paradiso per chi ama la natura e la quiete, direttamente sul mare.

Recommend to friends Visit again

OK but requires maintenance

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional forest floor travel trailer campsite

Liked: Seaside location, pine trees, friendly and hospitable camp owner, shady and level pitches.

Disliked: Showers and washing facilities definitely require improvements, including the need for doors and working locks! Could also be cleaner. Overpriced, considering these issues.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Columbia

Lungomare Contrada Bagni

Montegiordano

Cosenza

Italy

87070

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

40.04357°N
16.59846°W

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

You may well end up spending much of your time simply strolling from pitch to beach, but if you do fancy stretching your legs a little bit you could always stroll up to Castello di Montegiordano (25 minutes’ walk away) to see the restoration work in action. And if you want to stretch your legs a lot, there are plenty of waymarked trails in Pollino National Park (40 minutes’ drive) taking you up hills and past lakes. Oasi WWF Policoro Herakleia (20 minutes) is another good spot for a wander around a protected nature reserve with lots of wildlife to spot along the way. Or maybe you’d just like to stick to time spent on beaches? If so, there are plenty to put on the list, including Roseto Capo Spulico (10 minutes) and Trebisacce (25 minutes). For a little bit of brain food in between beach trips, perhaps try the Museo Etnografico in Roseto Capo Spulico (10 minutes) or a walking tour of Policoro with Archeoart (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Lido Silene 0.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ristorante Vii Cielo 0.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Inizio Lungomare Sud 0.9 mi Sea Good Good Excellent Excellent
Lido Due Scogli 1.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Scoglio La Grilla 1.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Columbia have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Columbia dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Columbia? You may well end up spending much of your time simply strolling from pitch to beach, but if you do fancy stretching your legs a little bit you could always stroll up … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Columbia?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Columbia? From $35.76 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.