Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Italy

Tendi at Glamping Resort Orlando in Chianti

• Luxury family glampsite set among Monti del Chianti hills in Tuscany
• Around an hour’s drive to Florence, Siena and Arezzo
• Pool complex; pizzeria and bar; vineyard tour five minutes’ drive

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

Fiemme Village

• In the Dolomites five minutes' walk from the sports of Bellamonte
• Mountain site with playground and heated pool
• Restaurant serving local dishes, grappas and its own craft beer

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

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

Agricampeggio Alessandra

• Between the sea, the Aeolian Islands and the Nebrodi mountains
• Direct access to a sandy beach
• Shop selling organic local produce; bakery, fishmonger and greengrocer

Campeggio della Colombaia

• Family-friendly Lake Garda site in a shaded olive grove
• In Padenghe sul Garda, 45 minutes' drive from Verona
• Private lake beach, outdoor pool, restaurant and kids' play area

Campeggio Hermitage

• Family-friendly site with bar and restaurant in Piedmont
• A 45-minute drive to Lake Maggiore and an hour to Locarno
• Five minutes' walk to village for eats, cable car and walks

Campeggio Poncione

• Small family-run site less than five minutes from Lake Como
• Paradise for surfing, sailing and canoeing
• Two-minute drive from the trails of Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve

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 Rosselba le Palme

Camping Aiguille Noire

• A spectacular setting at the foot of Mont Blanc, 6km from Courmayeur
• Strategic starting point for walking, trekking and mountaineering
• Sauna, massages, three play areas, yoga and bar-restaurant

Camping Al Lago di Lago

• Bubbly holidays in the Prosecco region
• On the shores of Lake Lago a few steps from the water
• A wide range of activities and attractions in the surrounding areas

Camping Maiella

• Family-friendly site in the Abruzzo Apennines, near Torricella Peligna
• Iuvanum Parco five minutes’ drive; Costa dei Trabocchi 50 minutes
• Dog-friendly site with barbecue provided and summer restaurant service

Isamar Holiday Village

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

Camping and Bungalows Porto Sosàlinos

• Peaceful wooded site a short walk from the beach in Cala Liberotto
• 10 minutes' drive from Orosei for boat trips and scuba diving
• Open-air gym classes, massages and bar-restaurant on site

Camping Arizona

• Peaceful park among 13 green hectares with views of the Apennines
• Under 10 minutes' drive from the famed spa town of Salsomaggiore Terme
• Pools, waterslides, hydromassage pools and restaurant-pizzeria

Oasi Del Sangro

• Spacious, relaxed site 10 minutes' drive from Castel Di Sangro
• In the Abruzzo National Park, with ski resorts 20 minutes away
• Hot tub and cosy restaurant with home-cooked local dishes

Tree of Life Sardinia Camping

• Natural site set in the green and peaceful Tacchi archaeological area
• A 15-minute drive from Osini and 45 to Spiaggia di Perd'e Pera beach
• Bar, restaurant, wifi zone; nature hikes straight from the site