Campeggio Parco del Lago

Spectacular Lake Bracciano is one of Italy’s major lakes and the second biggest in the region (after  Lake Bolsena) and a top spot for activities on and off the water. You could spend your whole hols here: cycling or walking around the lake, sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, swimming and waterskiing on its waters, or mountain biking in the terrain just around it. The lake has three towns on its shores, including the closest one to the site at Anguillara Sabazia. Head here for the aforementioned shops and restaurants, then make your way out of town to small and volcanic Lake Martignano for a lawn beach, more restaurants, walking trails and a quieter vibe; this little lake is hailed as a hidden gem. Trevignano Romano, 10 minutes’ drive north, is best known for its Etruscan tombs and Roman Etruscan Museum. A 20-minute drive to the opposite side of the lake leads to Bracciano, most famed for its 15th-century castle now home to a museum with artefacts from the Middle Ages onwards. One of the best preserved in Italy, the castle has held several celeb weddings in recent times, and has been the setting for quite a few films: whether you’re more excited about The Agony and the Ecstasy or Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure depends of course on your tastes...