4 stars and above: Campsites in Italy

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

Wild Adventure Camping

• Peaceful dog-friendly mountain retreat 400 feet above sea level
• On the Gustav Line, 35 minutes’ drive from Monte Cassino
• Organic and Italian products in the shop and fresh meals available

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

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

Campeggio Rosselba le Palme

Camping Bellavita

• Within easy reach of the Upper Pesio and Tanaro Valley Natural Park
• A short drive to the famed vineyards of the Langhe hills
• Outdoor pool, terrace bar, supermarket, multi-sports pitch and more

Camping Ansitz Wildberg

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

Camping Village Settebello

• Large outdoor pool and direct access to the beach
• On-site restaurant with spacious terrace
• Regular entertainment including low season weekends

Parco Vacanze Olympus

• Family-friendly site a short walk from the beach in Lido di Metaponto
• Riserva Naturale San Giuliano 35 minutes’ drive; Matera 45 minutes
• Shaded pitches; playground and dog park; food shop and bar

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

Belvedere Tenda Camping

• Nearly wild Abruzzo camping 10 minutes’ drive from Francavilla al Mare
• Pescara half an hour’s drive; Parco Nazionale della Maiella an hour
• Pitches with sea views shaded by olive trees; restaurant on site

Cieloverde Camping Village

• Family-friendly site outside Marina di Grossetto, with beach shuttle
• Next to an adventure park and the Maremma Natural Park
• Pool, restaurants, fitness trail, archery and gym classes

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

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

Camping Capalonga

• Direct access to the beach
• Family-friendly campsite near Bibione pinewood
• Extensive aquapark and summer activities

Isamar Holiday Village

• Near the busy fishing village of Chioggia
• Aqua park with seven swimming pools
• Direct access to a private sandy beach

Spinnaker Village Camping

• Pine forest site minutes from the sea
• Pool, sports court, restaurant and mini market
• Also with motorhome service point

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

Marina di Rossano Club

• Family-friendly holiday park three kilometres from the beach
• A five-minute drive to the beach and 25 minutes to Sibari
• Pool, restaurant, shop, bar and entertainment on site