Camping in Italy
Why we love holidays in Italy
Holiday in Italy, and a world of discovery and possibilities open up to you. There are few places on Earth as rich with history, and ripe with beauty, from the mountains to the Mediterranean. Not to mention as rewarding, if family holidays full of fun are your first priority.
This is a country with an irresistible blend of stunning beaches, family-friendly resorts, and hidden treasures seemingly around every corner. It’s why we’ve more new parcs here than in any other country. We’ve fallen for Italy in a big way. We think you will too.
Northern Italy
Northern Italy is, perhaps, the country’s most surprising region, with its spectacular Alpine scenery, flower-splashed meadows and gentler temperatures. Lake Garda is always a good idea, with its crystal waters and fun theme parks, while Lake Maggiore’s elegant promenades and botanical gardens may suit couples more. The Adriatic Coast offers fun on family-friendly beaches and vibrant resorts. Trentino-South Tyrol offers jagged mountain landscapes perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Emilia Romagna is something of a good all-rounder, with a blend of rich culture, theme parks, and golden beaches that promise endless entertainment for the whole family.
Central Italy
History, art, and natural beauty combine in Central Italy. Explore Tuscany's cushion-like hills, medieval towns and to-die-for cuisine, and the island paradise that is Elba with its stunning beaches and timeless air. Lazio brings you the Eternal City of Rome alongside beautiful coastlines and lake districts: there’s much, much more to see here than Rome’s knockout sights. Abruzzo was a real surprise to us, with its pristine national parks, mountain villages, and Adriatic beaches. Eurocamp’s perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Add a precious slice of authentic off-the-beaten-track allure, and it’s perfect for families seeking a true Italian experience away from the crowds.
Southern Italy
Sultry southern Italy is a region of dramatic coastlines and family-focused fun in its gorgeous beach lined resorts. Discover Campania's fabled (for good reason) Amalfi Coast, the ancient ruins of Pompeii, or the island paradise of Capri. Puglia, in the deeper south (and hotter, too) is quite the stunner, with its unique trulli beehive-shaped houses, olive groves, and pristine beaches with crystal-clear waters all the better for diving into. The island of Sardinia is as chic as any in the heart of the Mediterranean. Actually, you may be mistaken for thinking it’s in the Caribbean – such is the beauty of its beaches. Perfect for active families, the island rewards exploration of its ruggedly beautiful interior too.
Our favourite beaches in Italy
Italy's spectacular shoreline offers a beach experience for every kind of holiday. Along the Adriatic Coast, and down to the golden sands of Emilia Romagna, the Italians have perfected the art of seaside hospitality, with resorts offering seemingly endless variations of beachside culture: waterparks, watersports, colourful umbrellas and gelateria aplenty.
Further south along the Adriatic, Abruzzo offers a more untamed coastal character where rocky headlands are punctuated with beaches like Punta Penna and Vasto that remain refreshingly uncrowded even in high summer.
Crossing to the Tyrrhenian Sea, Tuscany's coastline, with its wild, pine-backed beaches, is pure sensory overload, and delightful. The Campania region delivers some of Italy's most dramatically beautiful coastal landscapes, from the volcanic black sands of Positano to the legendary beauty of Capri's Marina Piccola.
In contrast, Puglia's extensive coastline offers Caribbean-like white sands and translucent waters at Pescoluse, known as the Maldives of Salento, and (our favourite) the striking limestone formations of Polignano a Mare.
Finally, Sardinia is perhaps home to the Mediterranean's finest beaches, where the famed Costa Smeralda sets the standard with its perfect crescents of powder-fine sand.
Best beaches in ItalyOur favourite things to do in Italy
Fun days out
From the thrilling rides of Gardaland on Lake Garda to the wild water adventures at Aqualandia near Venice, Northern Italy is positively packed with excitement.
Central Italy offers unforgettable experiences at Cavallino Matto theme park in Tuscany and the magical Rainbow MagicLand’s rollercoasters near Rome.
Southern Italy delights with Acquapark Egnazia in Puglia and the fascinating Sardinia Dinosaur Park, where prehistoric creatures come to life amid lush Mediterranean gardens.
Getting active
In Northern Italy, you can cycle around the scenic shores of Lake Garda (some of them, at least) or try windsurfing on its expansive waters.
Central Italy offers fantastic hiking opportunities through Tuscany's vineyard-covered hills or the wild and remote landscapes of Abruzzo National Park.
Southern Italy is perfect for snorkeling along Puglia's rocky coastline or kayaking around Sardinia's hidden coves and dramatic sea caves. For mountain lovers, Trentino-South Tyrol provides year-round adventures from hiking to mountain biking.
Cultural hotspots
In Northern Italy, explore the Ferrari Museum in Emilia Romagna for a high-octane journey through the country’s iconic motor heritage, or the gentler thrills of glass making masterclasses on Murano, in Venice.
Central Italy houses the world-famous Uffizi Gallery in Florence, with its unparalleled Renaissance masterpieces. And don’t forget ‘that’ balcony in Romeo and Juliet’s Verona. Trieste’s unique blend of cultures is like nowhere else in Italy.
Southern Italy offers the Archaeological Museum in Naples, where treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum reveal ancient Roman life in jaw-dropping detail.
Our favourite things to see in Italy
Historic sites
In Northern Italy, the Roman ruins of Sirmione on Lake Garda offer a glimpse into ancient history. The magnificent Ravenna mosaics in Emilia Romagna shine with Byzantine splendour.
Central Italy is home to the remarkable Etruscan necropolis in Tuscany, Napoleon’s exiled home on Elba, and the ancient wonders of Rome, including the Colosseum and Forum. But, really, take your pick.
Southern Italy’s Pompeii is a must. Wander the perfectly preserved streets for a real sense of history, and visit the unique trulli houses of Alberobello in Puglia, or Sardinia's mysterious nuraghe stone towers dating back to 1500 BCE.
Cities worth seeing
In Northern Italy, explore the romantic canals of Venice or Bologna's medieval porticoes and towers that create magical streetscapes. We love Trieste, close to Croatia, it’s a grand city with a rich history to spare.
Central Italy is always a good bet, with Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, and Rome, where ancient wonders meet modern Italy head on.
Southern Italy is full of energy, with Naples, home of the pizza, bustling with street life. In Puglia, the whitewashed streets of Ostuni cascade down its hillside - just don’t try to drive here! Take a tour - you’ll thank us later.
Natural wonders
Northern Italy’s dramatic Dolomites mountain range, the foothills of the Alps, offer up the drama, and the picture-perfect shores of Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore the calm.
Central Italy is home to Tuscany's perfectly-sculpted landscapes of cypress-lined hills and the wild, unspoiled beauty of Abruzzo's three national parks.
Southern Italy offers a spectacular array of natural beauty, from Campania's magnificent Amalfi Coast cliffs to Puglia's otherworldly Grotta Zinzulusa sea caves and Sardinia's La Maddalena archipelago with its turquoise waters and pink-sand beaches. Italy never disappoints when it comes to beauty.
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