Cycle hire: Campsites in Italy

Villaggio Mithos

• Quiet and shady village, with swimming pool, near the sea (2km)

Camping Led Zeppelin

• Well-equipped site in the Adriatic coastal resort of Cupra Marittima
• Ascoli Piceno 45 minutes’ drive; Parco Regionale del Conero one hour
• Outdoor swimming pool; kids’ and teens’ clubs; restaurant and shop

Villaggio del Sole

• Small naturist village in the Piedmont’s Monferrato Astigiano hills
• A 25-minute drive to Asti, 20 minutes to horse riding and golf
• Swimming pool, open-air cinema and karaoke, plus massages and yoga

Villaggio Camping Porto Corallo

• Family park under 10 minutes' drive from Villaputzu
• Direct access to a bay and beach with marina, 100 metres away
• Deli, playground, restaurant, pool, tennis and seasonal activities

Villaggio Camping Maratea

• Scenic site with shade from eucalyptus trees and beach access
• Under 20 minutes’ walk to shops and amenities of Castrocucco
• Pizzeria, bar, mini market, play area, tennis and beach volleyball

Villaggio Camping Calapineta

• In a pine wood on Sardinia's east coast, an hour from Olbia
• A 20-minute walk from the nearest beach, with many others close by
• Sailing lessons available through the site's partner sailing school

Paradù Tuscany EcoResort

• Eco resort in a pine forest with private beach
• Two restaurants, pizzeria and pool and beach bars
• Busy entertainment programme, bike hire and watersports

Parco Avventura Salento Adventures

• Child-focused site with adventure courses in the Puglian countryside
• Lecce 20 minutes’ drive; Torre dell'Orso beaches 25 minutes
• Organised kids' activities; miniature golf course and play area

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

Agricampeggio Madonna di Pogi

• Wooded and highly scenic site with a private lake in the Val d’Ambra
• Easy access to Florence, Siena and Chianti's vineyards
• Free supply of organic fruits and veggies and hen's eggs

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

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

Gitavillage Il Gabbiano

• Beachside site with a pool overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea
• A 20-minute drive from Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano
• Gym, restaurant, shop, bike hire, kids’ club and entertainment

Vawidi Roma Nettuno

• Luxury glamping in peaceful pine forest near seaside Nettuno
• A 70-minute drive to Rome, and 40 minutes from Zoomarine water rides
• Bohemian lodgings, restaurant and pool on site; close to the beach

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

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

Camping Thurium Villaggio

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

Agriturismo Il Gelsomino Ritrovato

• Friendly agriturismo site less than 10 minutes' walk from the beach
• A 10-minute drive from Milazzo harbour; 40 minutes from Messina
• Outdoor pool, bike hire, playground, bar and trattoria

BeVedetta Lodges

• Luxury hillside glampsite with spectacular Tuscany views near Grosseto
• A 20-minute drive to Cala Violina beach; 25 minutes to Massa Marittima
• Roomy safari tents with kitchens, bathrooms, proper beds and decking