Camping in Rural Italy

With so many quality campsites positioned alongRome: The Eternal City
the coast of Italy for holidaymakers to be closeRome is an enthralling, labyrinthine city densely
to the sea, it is easy to forget that there are alsopacked with interesting and romantic sights. It is a
good campsites to try inland in rural Italy. Campingwonderful place to explore on foot, but there is
in the countryside among the trees and fresh airso much to see that it will be tiring if you don't
is at the heart of the camping experience. Take amake use of the buses, trams and metro
look at three of Italy's campsites that put youtransport. This is the home of the Roman Empire,
close to the sights of the cities while helping youwith famous sites such as the Trevi Fountains,
to enjoy the delights of the countryside.the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps to visit on
Florence Campingyour Italy camping holiday. And don't forget the
One good place to spend your Italy campingbreathtaking Vatican City.
holiday is Camping Norcenni Girasole Club near toAs 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 vineyardsof Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli.
that produce the world-famous Chianti wine, soWith barbecues provided, and a choice of
you can also enjoy wine-tasting excursions duringactivities including boules and volleyball available,
your stay. The campsite is located on the slopesthere is plenty of opportunity to spend time in the
of the green Arno Valley, cut by the Arno Riverfresh air.
which flows through the city of Florence.Lake Maggiore
Florence is a vibrant city, packed with art andFor camping in Italy's rural Northern Lakes region,
stunning architecture. The churches and cathedralsthere 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 theirthe Swiss border is the Isolino Camping Village,
architects and patrons, who each aimed toset 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 thirtysurrounding mountains and the lake, where you
minutes from the city of Florence and is easilycan play beach volleyball or take a pedalo out on
reached by train from the station at Figlinethe water. The Borromean Islands are occupied
Valdarno. Like the best of Italy's campsites, thereislands in Lake Maggiore - visit via the town of
is a modern water park on site. It is a stylishStresa, or enjoy the delights of the gardens of
lagoon-pool, with small islands, peppered in thethe Palazzo Borromeo - just one of the beautiful
central pool. The complex has fun water slidesplaces you can visit from the quality campsites in
and you can drift along the 'lazy river' channel.Italy.