| With so many quality campsites positioned along | | | | Rome: The Eternal City |
| the coast of Italy for holidaymakers to be close | | | | Rome is an enthralling, labyrinthine city densely |
| to the sea, it is easy to forget that there are also | | | | packed with interesting and romantic sights. It is a |
| good campsites to try inland in rural Italy. Camping | | | | wonderful place to explore on foot, but there is |
| in the countryside among the trees and fresh air | | | | so much to see that it will be tiring if you don't |
| is at the heart of the camping experience. Take a | | | | make use of the buses, trams and metro |
| look at three of Italy's campsites that put you | | | | transport. This is the home of the Roman Empire, |
| close to the sights of the cities while helping you | | | | with famous sites such as the Trevi Fountains, |
| to enjoy the delights of the countryside. | | | | the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps to visit on |
| Florence Camping | | | | your Italy camping holiday. And don't forget the |
| One good place to spend your Italy camping | | | | breathtaking Vatican City. |
| holiday is Camping Norcenni Girasole Club near to | | | | As well as being 45 minutes away from the |
| Florence. A scenic region known for its art, | | | | capital of Italy, the Camping i Pini, Rome campsite |
| Tuscany is situated towards the north of Italy. | | | | is also close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site |
| Camping here puts you close to the vineyards | | | | of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli. |
| that produce the world-famous Chianti wine, so | | | | With barbecues provided, and a choice of |
| you can also enjoy wine-tasting excursions during | | | | activities including boules and volleyball available, |
| your stay. The campsite is located on the slopes | | | | there is plenty of opportunity to spend time in the |
| of the green Arno Valley, cut by the Arno River | | | | fresh air. |
| which flows through the city of Florence. | | | | Lake Maggiore |
| Florence is a vibrant city, packed with art and | | | | For camping in Italy's rural Northern Lakes region, |
| stunning architecture. The churches and cathedrals | | | | there are a number of sites to choose from along |
| are striking in their decoration, design and size, | | | | the banks of Lake Garda, but further north on |
| because of the competitive nature of their | | | | the Swiss border is the Isolino Camping Village, |
| architects and patrons, who each aimed to | | | | set on the banks of beautiful Lake Maggiore. This |
| surpass the splendour of other buildings in the city. | | | | is a tree-lined campsite with great views of the |
| Camping Norcenni Girasole Club is just thirty | | | | surrounding mountains and the lake, where you |
| minutes from the city of Florence and is easily | | | | can play beach volleyball or take a pedalo out on |
| reached by train from the station at Figline | | | | the water. The Borromean Islands are occupied |
| Valdarno. Like the best of Italy's campsites, there | | | | islands in Lake Maggiore - visit via the town of |
| is a modern water park on site. It is a stylish | | | | Stresa, or enjoy the delights of the gardens of |
| lagoon-pool, with small islands, peppered in the | | | | the Palazzo Borromeo - just one of the beautiful |
| central pool. The complex has fun water slides | | | | places you can visit from the quality campsites in |
| and you can drift along the 'lazy river' channel. | | | | Italy. |