Renewable energy: Campsites in Italy

Camping Aquarius

• On the Ionian coast with accommodation 80m from a private beach
• A short drive from the cave city of Matera
• Restaurant, picnic area and play area with ping pong tables

Maronda Camping

• A 40,000-square-metre site on the Adriatic Sea in the Gulf of Vasto
• Edging a private pebble and sand beach in Marina di Montenero
• Nightclub, play park, pizzeria, bar and multiple sports courts on site

Camping Internazionale Etruria

• Direct access to a large sandy beach
• Just a kilometre from Castiglione della Pescaia
• On-site restaurant and supermarket

Gaia's Spheres

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

Adriano Camping Village

• Site 400 metres from a beach backed by a Mediterranean pine forest
• A 15-minute drive from Ravenna and 20 to Mirabeach theme park
• Shop, restaurant, sports facilities, TV room, pools and entertainment

Agricampeggio Cardito

• Peaceful site surrounded by woods and with views of Lake Campotosto
• In the Gran Sasso National Park for hiking, biking and horse riding
• On-site restaurant serving home-cooked lunches and dinners

Agricampeggio Capo Scalambri

• Near several sandy beaches on Sicily's southern side
• Family farm nearby selling watermelon and other fruit
• Shops and restaurants a few minutes away

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

Agriturismo Le Farnie

• Stay on a working farm with tours of on-site olive oil mill
• Less than an hour from Ionian coast beaches
• Scenic views over olive groves and surrounding countryside

Agriturismo Terrauzza sul Mare

• Family site with direct access to spectacular Sicilian beaches
• A 20-minute drive from the museums, galleries and sights of Syracuse
• Artistic ceramic workshops available on site

Naturist Campsite Costalunga

• Friendly and scenic site on a hillside four kilometres from Sassello
• Wildlife haven: spot deer, roe deer and hawks from the site
• Pool, solarium, play area and communal evening meals

Green Village Assisi

• Peaceful green site just under four kilometres from Assisi
• Daily shuttle bus into Assisi and its UNESCO-listed sights
• Pool surrounded by solarium and sun loungers with bar next door

The Lazy Olive Glamping

• Luxury bell tents and green vineyard in stunning Tuscan surroundings
• Fully-furnished tents, each with their own private bathroom
• Communal lodge/kitchen and organic vegetable garden

Camping Monti del Sole

• Quiet family-friendly site with easy access to hiking paths
• Excellent base for Umbria and for day trips to Rome or Florence
• Two swimming pools and an on-site restaurant serving local gastronomy

Campeggio Mare Blu

Campeggio Monti e Mare

• Seaside site with its own private beach on the Genoan coast
• Among eight hectares of Med vegetation, 10 minutes' drive from Alassio
• Restaurant, pizzeria, bar, mini market and playground

Il Cinisco

• Quiet family site on the edge of the village of Frontone
• Shuttle bus runs to Monte Catria for a range of outdoor activities
• Access to a natural swimming pool with waterfalls in the Cinisco river

Bibiland

• Cosy restored 1960s caravan in a large garden with sea views
• A 10-minute drive to Polignano a Mare; 30 minutes to Alberobello
• Holistic treatments, giant swings and barbecues available on site