2 stars and above: Campsites in Italy

Il Pioppeto Camping

• Family-run site right on the sandy Adriatic beach of Marina di Vasto
• Termoli 25 minutes’ drive; Parco Nazionale della Maiella one hour
• Restaurant and bar; shop with local produce; kids’ club and play area

Camping Salicamp

• Family holiday village with direct access to a serviced beach
• Spectacular Aeolian Islands views a few minutes' drive from Terme
• Pools, beach bar and restaurant with garden, regional menu and pizzas

Camping Lacona Pineta

• In a nine-acre maritime pine grove on the island of Elba
• A 50-metre walk from Lacona's 1.2-kilometre sandy beach
• Pool, sun terrace, playground and bar-restaurant

Campeggio Vacanze

• Spectacular views over Lake Garda
• On-site restaurant with wood-fired pizza oven
• Dog area and agility path

Campeggio Sun Bay

• In a pine forest in Lido Bruno, with direct access to private beach
• A 15-minute drive from the historic centre of Taranto
• Sea-view restaurant, surf lessons and sailing school

Campeggio Pian di Boccio

• Set on a farm with olive groves, woods and meadows
• Three swimming pools, fishing lake and archery range
• Hiking and cycle trails on site and in surrounding area

Campeggio Panorama del Chianti

• Peaceful and leafy site surrounded by Chianti vineyards
• Scooter and bike rental nearby
• Terrace bar with regular themed meal evenings

Campeggio La Foce dei Tramonti

• Family-run site right by the sea
• Eight kilometres from ancient Paestum
• Restaurant, café, football pitch and pétanque court

La Duchessa

Camping Klaus

• A 100-metre stroll from the 15-kilometre beach of Cavallino
• Easy access to Venice by bus and ferry; four kilometres from Jesolo
• Restaurant on site; shop, butcher's and off-licence 300 metres away

Campeggio Afrodite

• Leafy family-friendly site with direct access to a sandy beach
• A 15-minute drive from Caulonia and an hour and 15 from Catanzaro
• Pizzeria, rotisserie, snack bar, bar and small food shop on site

Camping Is Aruttas

• Family-friendly site on a private island off the Sardinia coast
• Beach nearby; riding school on site
• Outdoor pool, bar, restaurant, pizzeria, mini market

Camping Internazionale Vulcano Solfatara

• Spectacular location on top of a volcanic crater with stunning views
• 6 kilometres from Pozzuoli and within 45 minutes of Naples and Pompeii
• Pool, coffee bars, guided volcano tours and big woodland playground

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 Hermitage

• Lush and highly scenic site near the spectacular spa town of Merano
• Indoor pool and sauna plus outdoor pool with paddling pool
• Tyrolean and Mediterranean restaurant with good veg and vegan options

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 Gabicce Monte

• In San Bartolo Natural Park, with spectacular views of the Adriatic
• A 25-minute walk from the beaches of Gabicce and Cattolica
• Hire electric bikes on site or take the shuttle to the beach

Camping Fontana delle Rose

• By the beach on Italy's Adriatic coast
• Rent boats or rafts to explore the local sea caves and
• Close to many activities in the Gargano National Park