Camping Rio Requesa

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Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Campervan pitches
Tent pitches
Tent pitches
Tent pitches among the trees
Campfire area in the garden
Refreshments and socialising
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  • Small Liguria site among woods on the banks of the Rio Requesa
  • A 15-minute drive to Varese Ligure; an hour to Cinque Terre
  • Chlorine-free pool, kids' go-karts and social evenings on site
A clearing in the woods, surrounded by trees and with a stream running past for extra rural charm… now, doesn’t that just sound like a fabulous spot for an outdoor break? This very picture is what’s on offer at Camping Rio Requesa, a quiet Liguria site on the banks of the Rio Requesa, 15 minutes' drive from Varese Ligure. The woods around the site provide a good amount of shelter from the weather, as well as a place to chill out in a hammock. Kids are welcome to play games in the woods, and you’ll also be able to gather wood there for an evening at the campfire area. The Dutch owners of this small site have made efforts to preserve the natural atmosphere, while also providing enough facilities to keep guests happy throughout their stay. The raised wooden swimming pool (filled with chlorine-free water) is likely to be a welcome sight indeed on a warm day, and the kids are also likely to be delighted to see a sandpit, swings, mini go-karts and various games including badminton. Food is a vital part of the setup too: the hosts cook up big pots of fresh pasta and homemade sauce for sociable meals at least once a week, and there are fresh rolls and sandwiches to order each morning too. Ice creams and coffees are available at reception, and there’s also an honesty bar for other drinks and snacks. Rio Requesa makes an excellent base for exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby coast, and the team on site are full of great ideas and info for days out; they’ll also happily help you book outings like horse riding or dolphin spotting.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
Camper sites 1
RV sites 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Opens April 2, 2026
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Wifi is only available from 8am to 9am and 6pm to 7pm.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

Italian

Open from Thu, Apr 2 to

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Reviews

7.8

Overall rating from 16 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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81% would recommend this campground to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, rural campground offers a tranquil escape immersed in nature, with a river and woods providing opportunities for dog-friendly paddling and walks. Guests praised the friendly, attentive staff, clean restrooms, and solar-powered showers. While many found the remote setting and quiet atmosphere ideal, some noted the challenging, narrow access road, particularly for larger vehicles, and limited WiFi. The swimming pool is a welcome bonus.

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A real authentic woodland camping experience.

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Anonymous

Powered grass and sand RV campsite

Liked The facilities were great, the place was quite and the host really welcoming.

Disliked Difficult to find, we travelled up a twisting hill road for miles to finally find the place, signposting could be improved.

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Wellicht zeer geschikt voor echte avonturiers ....

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Jozef D.

Powered grass and sand RV campsite

Liked De rust....

Disliked Moeilijke weg om er te geraken..
Ook geen aanduiding..netheid sanitair was benefen nivo

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Thanks for providing a special experience

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Neil J.

Powered grass and sand RV campsite

Liked Everything, a lovely rural small site, quiet beyond means, washrooms clean and tidy. Don’t be put off by the lane to the entrance it’s well worth it, if large site owners are reading this perhaps you need to stay here to see how it’s done, because they do it so well.

Disliked Nothing

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Peaceful and tranquil

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becky A.

Powered grass and sand RV campsite

Liked What a gem! Beautiful setting with a river running alongside. The campsite was clean and peaceful. The camp has an eco ethos so they tell you quite clearly to expect wildlife and that the showers run on solar panel but we loved everything. There was an amazing walk up through the forest to Rita’s pizzeria and although it was quite a trek it was beautiful. We paddled with the dog in the stream to cool down. We just wish we had

Disliked Not a dislike but be aware that the road to the site is quite remote and rural. We have off road tyres on our camper so it was fine but low or larger vehicles might find it a bit tricky.

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Pool, personel…

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Dawid W.

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Pool, personel

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Calme et isolement…

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2 out of 10
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Evelyne G.

Powered grass and sand RV campsite

Liked Calme et isolement

Disliked Un accès non aménagé et difficile. A déconseillé aux camping-cars. Aucune information sur les activités possibles. Sanitaires rudimentaires.

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Great, relaxed site.

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Antonia P.

Powered grass and sand RV campsite

Liked Very relaxed, very much immersed in nature! Lovely to have the river so close to enjoy with the children. Great walks surrounding the area. Friendly staff who kept the site very well.

Disliked Unfortunately, we were placed in the shade for our pitch!

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We arrived late and in the…

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Joe W.

Powered grass and sand RV campsite

Liked We arrived late and in the dark so didn't get to see very much of the site, but the facilities were good. Clean toilets and nice hot showers.
The swimming pool is a bonus although we didn't personally use it.
The setting is remote and peaceful with lots of space between the pitches.

Disliked I do feel the pitch was overpriced compared to other sites we used during out stay.

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nous n'avons pas aimé ce camping…

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Sérafino L.

Powered grass and sand RV campsite

Liked nous n'avons pas aimé ce camping

Disliked Les coordonnées GPS était faussent, très difficile d'accès pour un camping car
un van encore mais ........
Beaucoup de mouches piquantes (taons)
la wifi est accessible que quelques heures dans la journée

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Nous avons aimé ce camping, les…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Nous avons aimé ce camping, les personnes qui s occupent du camping sont chaleureux et à notre écoute.
C est un camping convivial et bien pensé, ils ont amenage des petits endroits cosy.
On n aime entendre le petit ruisseau qui passe juste à côté…
Les emplacements sont spacieux.

Disliked Ayant de grands enfants, le problème de réseau a été le petit bémol !

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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 Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Off licence 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camping Rio Requesa

Localita Borsa 5

Maissana

La Spezia

Italy

16040

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

44.35043°N
9.55473°E

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

Getting out to explore the area might involve putting your boots on and heading out for a hike (ask on site for route ideas) or joining an outing with a local horse riding stables. There are also lakes nearby to swim in, or you can climb up into the trees at Adventure Park in Val di Vara (20 minutes’ drive). Wandering through nearby villages is another great way to get a taste of the area – the ‘circular town’ of Varese Ligure (15 minutes) is a good place to start, with a castle, colourful houses and a well-preserved medieval centre. Maissana (10 minutes) and Torza (20 minutes) are also pretty places – and of course you shouldn’t miss the stunning colourful coastal villages of Cinque Terre (an hour). Other day trips might take you along the coast to smart Portofino and the lively city of Genoa, or inland to historic Pisa and Lucca – all are about an hour and a half away by car.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Foce Rio S.Lorenzo 8.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Zona La Secca 8.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Foce Torrente Bisagno 8.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Localita' Posato 8.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Zona Molo Bernero 8.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Rio Requesa have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Rio Requesa dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Rio Requesa? Getting out to explore the area might involve putting your boots on and heading out for a hike (ask on site for route ideas) or joining an outing with a local horse … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Rio Requesa?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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