Washing-up area: Campgrounds in Italy

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

Girasole Eco Family Village

• Family-friendly site directly by the sea in Marina Palmense
• 15 minutes' drive from Roman attractions in the village of Fermo
• Waterpark, wellness area, gym classes and private beach

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 Park Riva dei Greci

• Well-served family site on the Ionian coast in Metaponto
• Near the UNESCO-listed 'Subterranean City' of ancient Matera
• Private beach, piano bar and cabaret shows in the amphitheatre

Green Village Assisi

• Peaceful green site just under four kilometres from Assisi
• Daily shuttle bus into Assisi and its UNESCO-listed sights
• Pool surrounded by solarium and sun loungers with bar next door

Camping Punta di Crabbia

• Perfect spot for families looking for a relaxing holiday on the lake
• A few metres from a private lake beach
• Close to tourist attractions, sports and outdoors activities

Is Arenas Camping Village

• Friendly family site on the UNESCO-listed Sinis peninsula
• Watersports and boat trips to Mal di Ventre island from Mandriola
• A short drive to Cape Mannu's surfing beaches and archeological sites

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

Agricamping l'Ulivetta

• Tiny family-run farm site in northern Tuscany
• Well placed for trips to Pisa, Lucca and the Cinque Terre
• Easy access to the seaside and the mountains

Camping Riva Smeralda

• Tree-lined holiday village on Sicily’s Milazzo Cape
• By a beach with clear waters for fishing, diving and nature spotting
• Diving centre, seawater pool, pizzeria and beach pier

Agriturismo Alba

• Agritourism site in the greenery of the Euganean Hills Regional Park
• Within 10 mins' drive of medieval villages and 35 mins from Padua
• Restaurant with locally-sourced ingredients and the site's own wine

Camping Borghetti

• Comfortable and shady Abruzzo site by the Adriatic Sea
• A 10-minute drive from Ortona and an hour from mountain walks
• Air conditioning and shaded verandahs; restaurant with live music

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 Sa Prama

• In pine forest, less than five minutes’ walk from Orosei Gulf beaches
• A 15-minute drive from Capo Comino and 55 minutes from Nuoro
• Restaurant, bar with terrace, and on-site market

Camping Semifonte

• Peaceful site in the woods 10 minutes' walk from Barberino Val d’Elsa
• Less than an hour from Florence and Siena by car or public transport
• Swimming pool and paddling pool with views over the Chianti hills

Camping Solcio

Camping Sporting Center

• Family- and dog-friendly site within 20 minutes' drive of Padua
• Wellness centre with hot tub and Olympic-sized springwater pool
• Restaurant serving pizzas and traditional local dishes

Camping Tavolara

• Holiday village on Sardinia's north-east coast, five minutes to beach
• Pizzeria, bar, shop, open-air theatre and entertainment on site
• Five minutes from the boat to the islands of Tavolara and Molara

Camping Tiber

• Among beech and fir woodlands on the slopes of Mount Fumaiolo
• Close to Le Balze ski resort and a huge bouldering cliff
• Surrounded by heaps of waymarked hiking and mountain biking trails