Drying room: Campgrounds in Italy

Agricampeggio Torre Sabea

• Dog-friendly seaside site two kilometres from the town of Gallipoli
• Half an hour's drive from the baroque city of Lecce
• Shuttle services running to town and nearby sandy beach

Camping Santa Vittoria

• Peaceful site five kilometres from the beaches of Sestri Levante
• A 45-minute drive from Portofino and Cinque Terre
• Bar-restaurant serving local food and wine on a flowery terrace

Camping Sparaceto

• Small site in the Marche hills, two kilometres from Cingoli
• Frasassi Caves and Adriatic coast within an hour's drive
• Dog walking area, play area and communal barbecues

Sant'Anastasia Camping

• Well-appointed family site with direct access to a sandy beach
• Around 10 minutes' drive from the Roman attractions of Terracina
• Semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool for swimming lessons and aqua gym

Agricamping Le Cannatare

• Spacious shaded pitches on an organic olive farm
• A 10-minute drive from Ugento and the beach at Torre San Giovanni
• Seaside shuttle service, bike hire and fresh veg for sale on site

Camping Village Boscoblu

• Mountain setting with direct access to the Borno ski resort
• An hour and a half from Brescia and Bergamo
• Restaurant serving traditional recipes from the mountains

Agricamping Monte Muras di Serrano

• Quiet site less than a five-minute walk from Muras beach, in Sardinia
• Birdwatching at Laguna di Mistras half an hour’s drive
• Barbecues provided, plus washing-up area and recycling facilities

Europa Camping Village

Sunseabeach Camping

• Peaceful site a half-hour’s walk from Marzamemi, on the Sicilian coast
• Noto 20 minutes’ drive; Modica and Syracuse 40 minutes
• Swimming pool and bar; bike rental; shuttle from Catania airport

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

Camping Molino a Fuoco

• Leafy and family-friendly seaside site surrounded by Tuscan vineyards
• Windsurfing, surfing and sailing school next door
• Direct beach access and restaurant serving seafood specialities

La Spiaggetta

• In a small and quiet fishing village
• Direct access to a sandy beach
• Spectacular sea views

Pini Family Camping Village

• Famiiy-friendly site in Punta Marina, with direct beach access
• 15 minutes' drive from UNESCO-listed historic sites in Ravenna
• Excursions, yoga classes and kids' activities organised for guests

Camping Miami

• A simple site in splendid scenery with plenty of trees and open land
• Beach within a 10-minute drive; baroque city of Noto 25 minutes away
• Less than 15 minutes from a nature reserve for walks and sea swims

Camping Eden

• Family-run seaside site less than 10 minutes' drive from Terracina
• A short drive to watersports around the Pontine Islands
• Direct access to the beach, terrace bar and playground

Camping Internazionale No Stress

• Peaceful tree-filled park 15 minutes' drive from Como
• Close to public transport for trips to Lake Como and Milan
• Swimming pool, restaurant, shop and bike hire

Camping Internazionale

Camping Magic Lake

• Family-run site on the shore of Lake Como, near Dongo
• Sailing, yacht and motorboat centre within walking distance
• Beach, kayak hire, play area and bar terrace with lake views