Washing-up area: Campgrounds in Italy

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 Bruno

• Pretty family-run park on Lake Garda with pools and bar
• A 15-minute drive from lively Desenzano; 50 minutes to Verona
• A minute from the beach: windsurfing, sailing, fishing and swimming

Camping Camaldoli

• Back to nature site on the border of Casentinesi Forest National Park
• Direct access to 650km of hiking, cycling and horse riding trails
• Regular visits from deer, wild boar, foxes and porcupines

Camping dei Tigli

• Family-friendly site within half an hour of Pisa and Lucca
• A kilometre from the beach: free shuttle bus from June to August
• Pool, bar-restaurant, pizzeria and many summer events and activities

Camping Dolce Sole

• A family-run campsite, only a 10-minute walk from the beach
• A quiet site, ideal base to explore Tuscany
• A handful of pitches

Camping Due Laghi

• A 10-hectare site close to Lake Levico and Caldonazzo
• A 45-minute drive from Trento; Levico Terme within five minutes' drive
• Pool, two restaurants, private lake beach and multilingual staff

Camping Du Parc

• On the shores of Lake Garda
• Family fun and more
• Swimming pool and fitness centre

Agri Village Alba

• Dog-friendly site just outside Alba, in Piedmont’s Barbaresco hills
• WiMu Museo del Vino a Barolo 15 minutes’ drive; Asti half an hour
• Pool area and hot tub; on-site cafeteria and barbecue; e-bike rental

SunLodge at Camping Cisano San Vito

• Well-equipped static caravans on the shoreline of Lake Garda
• Bardolino, Gardaland and Caneva Aquapark within 10 minutes' drive
• Three swimming pools, kids' activities and lakeside restaurant

Agricampeggio Wishne

• Peaceful Puglia glamping site in the Lama Santa Croce Natural Park
• A 15-minute drive to the coastal towns of Trani and Bisceglie
• Simple and eco-friendly bell tents set up in an olive grove

Camping Piantelle

• Family-run site on the shores of Lake Garda in Moniga del Garda
• Sirmione, Salò and Gardaland within a half-hour drive
• Outdoor pool, play area, restaurant and kids' activities

Agricampeggio Cardito

• Peaceful site surrounded by woods and with views of Lake Campotosto
• In the Gran Sasso National Park for hiking, biking and horse riding
• On-site restaurant serving home-cooked lunches and dinners

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

Agriturismo Merlino

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

Villaggio Camping Grotta dell'Acqua

• Site with access to a sandy beach and sea cave, Tremiti Island tours
• In between Vieste and Peschici, a 30-minute drive from either town
• Bar, pizzeria and small shop on site; entertainment in summer months