Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Italy

Camping Maiella

• Family-friendly site in the Abruzzo Apennines, near Torricella Peligna
• Iuvanum Parco five minutes’ drive; Costa dei Trabocchi 50 minutes
• Dog-friendly site with barbecue provided and summer restaurant service

Eco Bio Camping Montequestiolo

• Eco-conscious site in the high Apennines, with cycling all around
• About 10 minutes' drive from the Sassi di Roccamalatina Regional Park
• Vegetarian and vegan restaurant, serving local organic produce

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

Alleghe Resort

• A quiet site 500m from Alleghe lake, surrounded by ski resorts
• Popular area for summer and winter mountain sports
• Bar, takeaway, playground, bowling green and table tennis

Camping Emaieu

• Peaceful site in a countryside location in the Tortona hills
• Ping pong tables and large pool
• Dogs welcome: plenty of room to run around

Camping Flumendosa

Camping Garden Paradiso

• Family holiday park on the Cavallino-Treporti coastline near Venice
• A ferry ride to Venice attractions; 15 minutes’ drive to Jesolo clubs
• Pools, waterpark and spa treatments, sports, dining and entertainment

Camping Avigliana Lacs

• In the Laghi di Avigliana Nature Park, 9km from Sacra di San Michele
• A 35-minute drive from Turin
• Restaurant, pool, play area and bar

Camping Gran Sasso

• Mountain setting in the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park
• Spectacular scenery
• Restaurant, bar and shop selling guides and maps

Camping Il Cippo

• Peaceful tree-shaded site on a mountain one hour’s drive from Urbino
• Carpegna Park play area 15 minutes’ drive; Onferno Grotte 40 minutes
• Playground and games room; dog park; Turkish bath; pétanque court

Camping Lago Apuane

• Lakeside campsite in the Serchio valley
• Surrounded by trees and crossed by a small river for swimming
• Own restaurant specialising in traditional Tuscan cuisine

Barricata Holiday Village

• On the Po Delta between two sandy beaches
• Equestrian centre on site to book horse rides on the beach
• Waterpark, activities, restaurant and bar

Naturist Campsite Costalunga

• Friendly and scenic site on a hillside four kilometres from Sassello
• Wildlife haven: spot deer, roe deer and hawks from the site
• Pool, solarium, play area and communal evening meals

Agriturismo Biologico Sant'Egle

• Off-grid, eco-friendly luxury resort in the Tuscany countryside
• A five-minute drive from Sorano; 10 minutes from Pitigliano
• Saltwater pool, hot tub, massages, gong baths and yoga sessions

Tindari Village Camping

• Scenic site with direct access to private sandy Mediterranean beach
• A 30-minute drive from Milazzo and 35 minutes from Montalbano Elicona
• Swimming pool, pizzeria, bar, small shop and private airport transfers

Agricampeggio Contrada Friera

• Quiet family-friendly farm site five minutes from Piedimonte Etneo
• Rural site with views of Mount Etna, an hour's drive away
• Indoor and outdoor cooking facilities and picnic area