Renewable energy: Campgrounds in Italy

Agricampeggio Capo Scalambri

• Near several sandy beaches on Sicily's southern side
• Family farm nearby selling watermelon and other fruit
• Shops and restaurants a few minutes away

Tigullio Camping and Resort

• Between Portofino and the Cinque Terre
• Sandy beach within a kilometre
• Pool, restaurant and many high season events

Agricampeggio Alessandra

• Between the sea, the Aeolian Islands and the Nebrodi mountains
• Direct access to a sandy beach
• Shop selling organic local produce; bakery, fishmonger and greengrocer

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

Gilda Camping

• Right on the sea with private beach, 2km from Rosero degli Abruzzi
• Close to bike paths, with bike hire and guided cycle trips available
• Beach bar, restaurant, playground and beach volleyball court

Gaia's Spheres

Camping Fontana delle Rose

• By the beach on Italy's Adriatic coast
• Rent boats or rafts to explore the local sea caves and
• Close to many activities in the Gargano National Park

Villaggio Camping Da Mario

• Beachfront site near Marina di Mandatoriccio
• Restaurant/pizzeria, two bars, gym and swimming pool
• Direct access to serviced beach with boats and pedaloes to hire

The Lazy Olive Glamping

• Luxury bell tents and green vineyard in stunning Tuscan surroundings
• Fully-furnished tents, each with their own private bathroom
• Communal lodge/kitchen and organic vegetable garden

In-natural Land

• Quiet site in the Apennine foothills overlooking a rural valley
• A 20-minute drive from Gubbio or 40 minutes from Perugia
• Outdoor swimming, free wifi and low noise and light pollution

Alpin Park

• In Sappada surrounded by the Dolomites
• Traditional pub with a great selection of beers and tasty local dishes
• Free wifi and shuttle service

Il Cinisco

• Quiet family site on the edge of the village of Frontone
• Shuttle bus runs to Monte Catria for a range of outdoor activities
• Access to a natural swimming pool with waterfalls in the Cinisco river

Vilaggio Colombo

• Quiet hilltop site on the Italian Palms Riviera
• Sport fishing, diving, snorkelling and sailing 10 minutes' drive away
• Outdoor pool and paddling pool, snack bar, tennis court and playground

Camping Il Ceppo

• In the heart of Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park
• A gourmand's paradise
• Newly opened for winter 2015

Agricampeggio Paliano

• Peaceful site with swimming pool, a 10-minute drive from Viterbo
• Mountain hikes, palaces and Etruscan tombs within half an hour
• An hour's drive from the beach at Lido di Tarquinia

Campeggio Pian di Boccio

• Set on a farm with olive groves, woods and meadows
• Three swimming pools, fishing lake and archery range
• Hiking and cycle trails on site and in surrounding area

Agricampeggio Mose

• Green park about an hour's ferry ride from St Mark’s Square
• A 20-minute walk to Punta Sabbioni beach and 25 to the SX port
• Organic produce; wine for sale; bikes for hire; Venice tours organised

La Rigatella

• Peaceful pitches at a Lazio site five minutes' drive from Moricone
• An hour's drive to central Rome; rural walking trails close by
• Grounds shared with farm animals and abundant gardens

Porticello Village

• Quiet Cilento coast site a short stroll from a private sandy beach
• Seven hectares of Italian gardens, pine copses and ancient olive trees
• Restaurant, bar, mini market and regular excursions

Camping Internazionale Etruria

• Direct access to a large sandy beach
• Just a kilometre from Castiglione della Pescaia
• On-site restaurant and supermarket