Play area: Campsites in Italy

Villatent at Camping Pian di Boccio

• Family-sized safari tents in the middle of an olive grove
• 10 minutes’ drive from the fortified town of Bevagna; 45 from Perugia
• Outdoor pool, pizzeria and kids’ club; private bathrooms in tents

Villatent at Casa dei Prati

• Well-kept safari tent accommodation on the scenic island of Elba
• In Lacona, a kilometre from the sandy beaches of the Tyrrhenian Sea
• Outdoor pool, table tennis, bike hire and bar; hot tub available

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

Villatent at Centro Vacanze San Marino

• Furnished safari tent glamping in the Republic of San Marino
• A 25-minute drive to Rimini and the Adriatic Riviera; Urbino one hour
• Large swimming pool plus tennis courts and seasonal entertainment

Gilda Camping

• Right on the sea with private beach, 2km from Rosero degli Abruzzi
• Close to bike paths, with bike hire and guided cycle trips available
• Beach bar, restaurant, playground and beach volleyball court

Area Camper Piccolo Ranch

• Quiet Marche touring pitches with stunning views over the hills
• Grotte di Frasassi and Senigallia within 40 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool, restaurant and play area on site

Camping Spiaggia Lago di Molveno

• Campsite bordering Lake Molveno at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites
• Site in Adamello Brenta Nature Park; 10 minutes’ drive to Paganella
• Wellness centre, restaurant and bar; winter or summer sports available

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

Camping Spiaggia di Velluto

• Family-friendly site opposite a free beach on the Senigallia Promenade
• Half an hour's drive from Ancona, Fano and Corinaldo
• Play area on site; watersports school opposite

Camping Varano Village

• Coastal site in a nature reserve a short walk from the beach
• Half an hour's drive from harbour for trips to the Tremiti Islands
• Swimming pool, sports facilities, restaurant and family activities

Camping Village Fontana Marina

• Family-friendly site on the Adriatic coast, with a private beach
• Five minutes’ drive from Campofilone; 25 minutes from San Benedetto
• Swimming pool and sports fields, plus a lively activity programme

Camping Village Marina Chiara

• Family-friendly Orbetello pine forest site with sandy beach
• A 15-minute drive to Cosa and 25 minutes to Grosseto
• Beach, games room, playground, and tennis; restaurant, bar and shop

Camping Village Li Nibari

• No-frills campsite close to hilltop Sorso and Asinara National Park
• Direct access to Marina di Sorso beach; 20 minutes to Sassari
• Dog-friendly park with pizzeria, two pools and themed entertainment

Camping Village Misano

• Dog-friendly site with a private beach on the Misano Adriatico coast
• A 15-minute drive from Gradara and 40 minutes from San Marino
• Outdoor playground, tennis, swimming pool and kids’ club on site

Camping Vigna di Valle

• Small site on the shores of Lake Bracciano
• Family-run with friendly staff
• Pedalo hire, playground and sports courts; pets welcome

Camping Village Tuscia Tirrenica

• Family-friendly seaside holiday park on Italy's Maremma coast
• On the edge of Lido di Tarquinia, 25 minutes' drive from Civitavecchia
• Outdoor pool, play area, restaurant, kids' club and free wifi

Camping Village Le Capanne