Cycle hire: Campgrounds in Italy

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

Centro Vacanze La Risacca

• Direct access to the beach
• Large waterpark with slides
• Restaurant with gluten-free and veggie options

Centro Turistico Cirucco

• Holiday park on the Capo di Milazzo peninsula with direct beach access
• Canoe and pedalo rental on site; scuba diving centre 100 metres away
• Restaurant and bar with covered terrace overlooking the sea

Gitavillage Argentario

• Well-shaded Albinia site with direct access to a sandy beach
• A 10-minute drive to the Monte Argentario peninsula; 30 to Grosseto
• Outdoor waterpark, poolside bar, two restaurants and summer activities

Camping Village Tesonis

• Beach site overlooking Foxi Manna Bay
• Surfing, snorkelling, diving and black beach of Coccorrocci all nearby
• Restaurant, pizzeria, bar, shop and miniature golf

Europe Garden Village

• Five minutes' drive from a private beach via free shuttle bus
• Silvi setting with easy access to hiking and cycling trails
• Pool, playground, TV room, food shop, bar and pizzeria-restaurant

Agriturismo Le Farnie

• Stay on a working farm with tours of on-site olive oil mill
• Less than an hour from Ionian coast beaches
• Scenic views over olive groves and surrounding countryside

Villatent at Camping Village Roma Capitol

• Safari-style tents 10 minutes’ drive from the beach
• A 40-minute drive from the historic centre of Rome
• Three swimming pools, two bars, restaurant and sports facilities

Villatent at Casa dei Prati

• Well-kept safari tent accommodation on the scenic island of Elba
• In Lacona, a kilometre from the sandy beaches of the Tyrrhenian Sea
• Outdoor pool, table tennis, bike hire and bar; hot tub available

Villatent at Il Poggetto

• Family campsite with views over vineyards and olive groves in Tuscany
• A 30-minute drive to Florence and Strada in Chianti, and 45 to Arezzo
• Swimming pool, ball courts, Jacuzzi, bar restaurant and bike rental

Adriano Camping Village

• Site 400 metres from a beach backed by a Mediterranean pine forest
• A 15-minute drive from Ravenna and 20 to Mirabeach theme park
• Shop, restaurant, sports facilities, TV room, pools and entertainment

Margherita Camping and Resort

• Family-run site two minutes' walk from a traditional Alpine village
• Centre of the 'three valleys' region and 1.5km above sea level
• Wellness centre with steam baths, sauna and chromotherapy

Camping Bella Vista

• Popular Dutch-owned park a kilometre and a half from the sea
• On the outskirts of Albenga and 2.5km from Caravelle waterpark
• Pool, flower garden, sun terrace, playground, shop and bar

Maronda Camping

• A 40,000-square-metre site on the Adriatic Sea in the Gulf of Vasto
• Edging a private pebble and sand beach in Marina di Montenero
• Nightclub, play park, pizzeria, bar and multiple sports courts on site

Campeggio Paradiso del Mare

• Tree-lined site close to the Cavagrande Oriented Nature Reserve
• Around a 30-metre walk to Gallina beach and a 10-minute drive to Avola
• E-bike hire, organised excursions, restaurants and beachside terrace

Marina Camping Village

• Family-friendly Emilia-Romagna site with direct access to the sea
• A 15-minute drive to the centre of Ravenna and an hour to Rimini
• Bar, restaurant, wifi, play area and outdoor pool with slides

Campeggio Rosselba le Palme

DalaiLama Village

• Peaceful mountain site four kilometres from Antey-Saint-André
• Half an hour from Valtourneche ski resort
• Restaurant, bar, spotless amenities, pool, Jacuzzi and sauna

Campeggio Cairo

• Dog-friendly site in Torre Pellice, an hour’s drive from Turin
• Mountain hikes and wild swimming within a 15-minute drive
• Five minutes’ walk from the town’s museums, restaurants and shops

Baia del Silenzio

• Family-friendly site with private beach in the Cilento National Park
• Organise scuba diving, bike tours and boat trips on site
• Sea-view pool, restaurant, bar, spa and lots of kids' activities