Camping Le Balze

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  • Family-friendly site in the spectacularly scenic Tuscan hills
  • Five minutes from Volterra and the wine-producing Chianti region
  • Swimming pool, bar-cafeteria and small market
Settle in for le vacanze at Camping Le Balze, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the centre of Volterra in Tuscany’s Pisa province. This is a quiet spot, a tad removed from the hordes of visitors around Pisa’s leaning tower, Florence’s Uffizi Gallery or the UNESCO town of San Gimignano… but those are all within an hour and a half of base if historical wanders appeal (and they surely should). Roaming in the past can start closer at hand too, with a trip into Volterra to wander around its museums, archaeological park, acropolis, medieval town, palace and cathedral. Not enticed by the urban? Stick to the rural instead with trip upon trip to the dozens of vineyards within an hour – this is the Chianti region after all… Once well and truly sozzled, head back to site to soak up some of that vino with a bite to eat. There’s a bar-café on site for snacks on the terrace (and another drink or two) and a small market for stocking up on fresh bread and other essentials. Need a lazy day on site to recover from that winery tour? Pull up a lounger next to the pool and let the Tuscan sun soothe away any throbbing heads.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Camper sites 50
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 06/15 and 09/15 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The grocery shop is open between 05/07 and 09/30.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The bar is open between 05/07 and 09/30.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 66 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Great location, a short walk to historic Volterra with beautiful views. Friendly staff, good-sized, shaded pitches. Pool is a hit, but requires caps. While clean and peaceful, restrooms are dated but functional.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 7
Arrival date (latest first)

De locatie van de camperplaats en de voorzieningen op de camping…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Iwan N.

FHU grass and gravel campsite (medium)

Liked De locatie van de camperplaats en de voorzieningen op de camping

Disliked Wifi werkte niet op de camperplaats

Recommend to friends Visit again

L’emplacement est idéal à l’entrée d’une des plus jolies cités de Toscane…

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9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Valerie M.

FHU grass and gravel campsite (medium)

Liked L’emplacement est idéal à l’entrée d’une des plus jolies cités de Toscane et les emplacements à l’ombre, les sanitaires sont impeccables!

Disliked Devoir mettre un bonnet à la piscine.Nous n’y sommes pas allés.

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Excellent Camping . Sanitaire très propre

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

FHU grass and gravel campsite (large)

Liked L’accueil, le calme ,la piscine et la très belle ville proche du camping

Recommend to friends Visit again

We have been to this place for the second time. Gorgeous location,…

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9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Evgeny Z.

FHU grass and gravel campsite (large)

Liked We have been to this place for the second time. Gorgeous location, wonderful little town. The camp site itself is getting better and better. Completely renovated sanitary zones boost the camping's attractiveness even more. We are definitely going to be back.

Disliked I don't think so

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Wunderschöner, sauberer Platz mit sehr freundlichem Personal :)

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

FHU grass and gravel campsite (medium)

Liked Schöner Platz, der super fußläufig zu der wunderschönen Stadt Volterra gelegen ist. Sehr freundliches Personal und sauber. Mit Wohmwagen sollte man die Kategorie Large wählen, wenn man beispielsweise ein Sonnendach aufbauen möchte :) Tolle Aussicht und guter Startpunkt für Ausflüge nach Siena und Umgebung. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

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Mega Platz am Wasser, sehr gepflegte Anlage. Sehr gutes Restaurant.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Christian A.

FHU grass and gravel campsite (medium)

Liked Super Personal, zuvorkommend, freundlich, kundenorientiert und in höchstem Maße kompetent.

Disliked Kinderunterhaltung manchmal bis nach 23 Uhr und zu laut.

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Magnífico

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Xavier C.

FHU grass and gravel campsite (large)

Liked nos gustó todo. la parcela, las instalaciones.
Trato muy amable por parte de Luciana.
Ubicación inmejorable y las vistas al atardecer inolvidables.

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Schöner Kurzaufenthalt. Wären gerne länger geblieben.

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Pietro F.

FHU grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite (small)

Liked Schnelle Abwicklung.
Sehr sauber.
Gut gelegen um Volterra zu besuchen.
Schönes grosses Schwimmbad.
Sehr flexibel.
Grosse saubere, schattige Standplätze.
Sehr freundliches, hilfsbereites Personal.

Disliked Nichts.

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Vriendelijke behulpzaam personeel

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9 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
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Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 5
Willem M.

FHU grass and gravel campsite (medium)

Liked Heerlijke croissants in de ochtend, schoon sanitair. Ruime camper plek.

Disliked Met het zwembad veel te koud water, maar me vrouw vond het heerlijk.

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Accoglienza gentile, bagni molto puliti, colazione buona. In generale ottimo campeggio…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

FHU grass and gravel campsite (medium)

Liked Accoglienza gentile, bagni molto puliti, colazione buona. In generale ottimo campeggio

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 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 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

Budget/backpacker Spectacular scenery

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Le Balze

Via di Mandringa

15

Volterra

Pisa

Italy

56048

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

43.41208°N
10.85093°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

Volterra, five minutes’ drive away, should be the first stopoff for any sensible sort: the history of this famed and pretty walled mountaintop town stretches back to the seventh century BC and it shows – Etruscan, Roman and medieval remnants can all be seen here. You’ll need a couple of days to see it properly, but must-sees include the Roman theatre, excavated in the 1950s and still in pretty good nick, the Etruscan City Walls and the Porta all'Arco, and the 13th-century cathedral, home of too many fab frescos, paintings and reliefs to list: go see. An additional must-see – and must-eat-at – is the 15th-century Medicean Fortress, now a prison and housing the famed Fortezza Medicea restaurant, run by inmates: you’ll need to book well in advance, and not huff at the plastic cutlery… If the kids are revolting after all that history (even with a jail trip), take them along to the Berignone nature reserve to spy otters, porpoises and deer among the forests: obviously everyone will have to keep very quiet indeed.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Tombolo Meridionale 19.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Andalu' 19.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fosso Nuovo 19.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentN/APoor
Marina Di Cecina Sud 19.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marina Di Cecina Centro 19.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Balze have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Balze dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Balze? Volterra, five minutes’ drive away, should be the first stopoff for any sensible sort: the history of this famed and pretty walled mountaintop town stretches back to the seventh century BC and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Balze?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Balze? From $32.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.