1 star and above: Campsites in Italy

Camping Cisano e San Vito

• A few steps' away from Italy's biggest lake
• Ten modern amenities blocks
• Restaurant, bar, activity booking, shop and ATM

Villaggio Camping la Scogliera

• Direct access to a sandy beach on the Costa degli Dei
• Family run for over 35 years
• Restaurant, terrace with sea views and beach volleyball court

Azienda Agricola Della Mezzaluna

• Stunningly scenic site between the Versilia coast and the Apuan Alps
• Gypsy caravans among vineyards, trees and olive grove
• Pool overlooking the sea; produce made on site available to buy

Baia del Silenzio

• Family-friendly site with private beach in the Cilento National Park
• Organise scuba diving, bike tours and boat trips on site
• Sea-view pool, restaurant, bar, spa and lots of kids' activities

Baia di Manaccora Villaggio Turistico

• Family site in stunning Gargano National Park
• Direct access to a sandy beach with reserved spots for guests
• Guided tours of islands and sea caves, and forest ‘safaris’

Villaggio Turistico Camping Parco degli Ulivi

• Family-friendly site with old olive trees 250 metres from the beach
• Half an hour’s drive from Vieste; 35 minutes from Forest Umbra
• Outdoor pools, sports fields, market and restaurant-pizzeria on site

Area Camper Bagnolo del Salento

• No-frills Puglia wild camping in olive groves at Bagnolo del Salento
• A 20-minute drive to Salento beaches, Otranto and Santa Cesarea Terme
• Family-friendly site just five minutes’ walk to shops and bars

Camping Panorama

• Among spectacular scenery in the San Bartolo Nature Park
• Beach within ten minutes' drive
• Pool, paddling pool, sun terrace and bar-restaurant

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

La Tenda Nel Bosco

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

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 Bosco Selva

• A short walk from the UNESCO site of Alberobello
• Free shuttle bus to the beach
• Bar, grocery shop and pétanque court

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 Paradiso Di Viareggio

• Family-friendly site surrounded by woods
• Sandy beaches within walking distance
• Three-level swimming pool, bike hire, bar and restaurant/pizzeria

Agricamping Podere Campofossato

• Stay on a working farm 15 minutes’ drive from Pistoia city centre
• Top spot for summer and winter breaks: beaches, skiing within an hour
• Less than an hour from Florence, Pisa and Lucca

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

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

Agricampeggio Le Sorbe

• Small olive farm in the heart of the Ligurian riviera
• Perfect for a quiet holiday
• Easy access to the three lakes in Pietrabruna

Le Betulle Naturist Village

• A naturist campsite near the Palace of Venaria, former royal residence
• Outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool bath
• Only 25km from Turin in the Ceronda Valley