Italian Campsites (Fly/Drive Holiday)

SusanC10

Advance Research !

Looking for recommendations for Campsites in Italy for a Fly/Drive Holiday. Kids would be 14 & 11. Pools and decent Waterslides would be a consideration.

We have been to a few French Campsites and have taken the Ferry from Ireland but we would be flying to Italy and then hiring a car. Would like to do 2 Campsites in 2 different regions and would be ok with flying into one Airport and home from a different Airport.
We have stayed mostly with Eurocamp and once with Vacansoleil but would be open to recommendations for different providers.

Can't seem to find a Thread for Italian Campsites and not sure if I should post this in the France Ferry & Campsite thread. Mods - please move it appropriate.

Thanks in advance.

RebelButtMunch

Flew drove to san vito lo capo 2 years ago. Eurocamp. Super holiday
Edit: Sicily

SusanC10

RebelButtMunch wrote: »

Flew drove to san vito lo capo 2 years ago. Eurocamp. Super holiday
Edit: Sicily

Oh, hadn't considered Sicily but will have a look !

Wyldwood

Bella Italia in Peschiera on Lake Garda would be good with older children. Fly to Bergamo or Verona, Verona is closer. Plenty to see in the area. The lake itself is surrounded by lots of beautiful towns and to the north are the Dolomites. if you have a car you can drive around the lake in a day. Take the cable car up to the top of the Monte Baldo in Malcesine. Milan and Venice are feasible day trips by train if you didn't want to drive. Verona is well worth a visit, see an opera in the Arena if that's your thing.

+1 for Bella italia, so much to do around lake Garda

SusanC10

Bella Italia looks great for the Kids so definitely a contender there.

Also looking at Tuscany - maybe Norcienni or Park Albatross - anyone been there ?

Or Union Lido over near Venice ?

NIMAN

I looked at Bella Italia, but its a fair distance away from airports, I prefer as short a transfer as possible when we land.

FelaniaMump

NIMAN wrote: »

I looked at Bella Italia, but its a fair distance away from airports, I prefer as short a transfer as possible when we land.

It's 70 mins easy drive from Bergamo.

Norcenni is about the same to Pisa. I've been to both, and while Norcenni is a great site, seriously good, it is up in the hills with nothing around it to walk to. The nearest town is deathly dull and you have to drive it anyway. Whereas Bella Italia, there is a great little town a short stroll away, you can hire bikes and go all around the lake, there is loads to do. You can swim in the lake too, and hire boats or kayaks.
Theme park just down the road as well, Gardaland. I could not recommend Bella Italia enough, and I've been to a lot of these sites.

SusanC10

FelaniaMump wrote: »

It's 70 mins easy drive from Bergamo.

Norcenni is about the same to Pisa. I've been to both, and while Norcenni is a great site, seriously good, it is up in the hills with nothing around it to walk to.

Thanks. We don't mind the drive at all.

I think Bella Italia is pretty much a definite.

Have you been to Park Albatross or Union Lido ? Or would you recommend any other Campsites ?

Thanks a mill.

Wyldwood

Verona airport is much closer to Bella Italia than Bergamo, although Bergamo is worth a visit in its own right. The old town is beautiful.

Golfgraffix

SusanC10 wrote: »

Bella Italia looks great for the Kids so definitely a contender there.

Also looking at Tuscany - maybe Norcienni or Park Albatross - anyone been there ?

Or Union Lido over near Venice ?

Did Union Lido this year and was very good but quite expensive on site, aimed at an older age group than my two.

Have done Norcenni the last two years before this and loved it. Loads to do, great food at reasonable prices and not too far from Pizza, Bolgona and Florence. Would get my pick

SusanC10

We are liking the look/sound of Norcienni and Bella Italia.
Fly into Pisa, hire car and spend first half of holiday in Norcienni. Then drive to Bella Italia and spend second half of holiday there. Fly home from Venice/Verona/Bergamo/Bologna whichever works out best!

FelaniaMump

SusanC10 wrote: »

We are liking the look/sound of Norcienni and Bella Italia.
Fly into Pisa, hire car and spend first half of holiday in Norcienni. Then drive to Bella Italia and spend second half of holiday there. Fly home from Venice/Verona/Bergamo/Bologna whichever works out best!

They are probably the two best sites in Italy so thats a good call.

dastardly00

I don't have kids but I stayed in Bella Italia a few years ago. I'd highly recommend it.

BaronVon

Would Bella Italia suit a 6 and 3 year old, or is there anywhere in Italy someone could recommend that would?

It's grand, found another thread.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057932128

Plumbthedepths

Pacengo at Lake Garda, several different campsites in the area plus you are within 15 minutes by car of 3 theme Parks. Gardaland being the largest and Italy's version of Disneyland.

SusanC10

Has anyone used Operators other than Eurocamp on either Bella Italia or Norcienni ?
Ideally looking for 3 Bed Mobile.

Technique

SusanC10 wrote: »

Has anyone used Operators other than Eurocamp on either Bella Italia or Norcienni ?
Ideally looking for 3 Bed Mobile.

I've been in both, and in both cases I've booked directly with the campsite.

I can't remember the exact figures, but the saving was substantial.

SusanC10

Technique wrote: »

I've been in both, and in both cases I've booked directly with the campsite.

I can't remember the exact figures, but the saving was substantial.

Thanks.

Did the Campsite owned Accomodation have flexible arrival/departure dates ?

Technique

SusanC10 wrote: »

Thanks.

Did the Campsite owned Accomodation have flexible arrival/departure dates ?

Yes, if anything I would say that they're more flexible as they're in control of all of the accommodation. The agents usually control a certain allocation of the accommodation which will be tied into arrival and departure dates linked to packages which they sell.

Ludo

Bella are fairly strict about Sat or Wed checkins only AFAIK when booked directly. Norcienni are flexible though. All days allowed on their own website for arriving or departing. And like the above poster said...savings are very substantial.

Technique

Ludo wrote: »

Bella are fairly strict about Sat or Wed checkins only AFAIK when booked directly. Norcienni are flexible though. All days allowed on their own website for arriving or departing. And like the above poster said...savings are very substantial.

Both campsites we went in June so there may have been more flexibility outside of the peak season.

Ludo

Their website only allows Sat and Wed...BUT just remembered do ring them. Friends of ours went a couple of years ago and were able to arrange a Thursday check-in. They did have to move from an appt to a bungalow after 2 days but ringing up allowed Bella to sort it all out easily to facilitate their dates.

SusanC10

Has anyone used Human Travel for accommodation on Italian Campsites ?
Specifically Norcenni and Bella Italia.

Do they have flexible arrival/departure days ?

Lex Luthor

SusanC10 wrote: »

Has anyone used Operators other than Eurocamp on either Bella Italia or Norcienni ?
Ideally looking for 3 Bed Mobile.

we had the 3bed mobile on Bella Italia
3 bed 1 bath Avant + Deck + AC

It was class

SusanC10

Lex Luthor wrote: »

we had the 3bed mobile on Bella Italia
3 bed 1 bath Avant + Deck + AC

It was class

We stayed in the Avant 2 Summers ago and loved it but priced it for 2019 and working out v expensive so switched the 3 Bed Azure.

Looking at other options to possibly use instead of Eurocamp for 2020 especially at the Italian Campsites we are looking at do not have Eurocamp Kids Clubs whic our Kids love.

Want to have as much research as possible done in advance of the 2020 release of dates.

SusanC10

Back again !

Have been reading a lot about Bella Italia and wondering if it will be too crowded/busy for us. In particular in relation to the carry-on with Sun Loungers in the mornings etc. And the crowds at the Pools.

What I do like about the Campsite is that you can walk by the Lake into the town without bringing the car.

Also looking at Altomincio. But seems a car is definitely needed here.

Has anyone been to both ?

Or anyone comment on the busyness of Bella Italia ?

We would be looking at the last 10 days ish in June.

Graham1978

SusanC10 wrote: »

Back again !

Have been reading a lot about Bella Italia and wondering if it will be too crowded/busy for us. In particular in relation to the carry-on with Sun Loungers in the mornings etc. And the crowds at the Pools.

What I do like about the Campsite is that you can walk by the Lake into the town without bringing the car.

Also looking at Altomincio. But seems a car is definitely needed here.

Has anyone been to both ?

Or anyone comment on the busyness of Bella Italia ?

We would be looking at the last 10 days ish in June.

Altominico is really geared to smaller kids, we used to go when the kids were smaller, we also went to a park near Venice called Pra Del Torri, beautiful spot, right on the beach.

SusanC10

Graham1978 wrote: »

Altominico is really geared to smaller kids, we used to go when the kids were smaller

Thanks Graham. Will rule that out so.

SusanC10

Anyone have experience of Human Travel or Roan Camping ?

TIA !

SusanC10

Anyone know where Roan Mobiles are located at Norcenni ?

Also, how are the Restaurants on Norcenni in terms of Food Quality and Prices ?

Thanks in advance.

FelaniaMump

SusanC10 wrote: »

Anyone know where Roan Mobiles are located at Norcenni ?

Also, how are the Restaurants on Norcenni in terms of Food Quality and Prices ?

Thanks in advance.

The roan cabins are halfway up the main hill, lovely views. Some of them have great outdoor couches.

Restaurants are busy, but very good quality and very good prices when compared to Irish restaurants. My children still talk about a wild boar ragu with tagliatelle 2 years later, and they do tuscan pizza bianca ( a pizza with no tomato sauce, the best one has a local cheese and tuscan sausage, its amazing!)

SusanC10

Thanks Felania.

Solli

We usually avoid large campsites so we stayed on a lovely site a short and utterly beautiful walk from the town, lovely supermarket with a huge deli section and railway station. Called camping del Garda. Went with Thomson, their mobiles are very nice. Took a train to see Venice, again a short walk from campsite. Another day we went to Verona by train. Best holiday ever and away from the madding crowds.

Munsterbhoy

SusanC10 wrote: »

Thanks Felania.

Just wondering if you went to Italy? We're a group of friends who have been to La Sirene for 3 yrs and castell montgri in Spain this Yr. We've decided on the Adriatic coast in Italy for 2020. Marina di venezia looks fab but really really big site. Any ideas on somewhere smaller..

josip

Munsterbhoy wrote: »

Just wondering if you went to Italy? We're a group of friends who have been to La Sirene for 3 yrs and castell montgri in Spain this Yr. We've decided on the Adriatic coast in Italy for 2020. Marina di venezia looks fab but really really big site. Any ideas on somewhere smaller..

Most of the camp sites on the Lido di Jesolo are fairly big, we've been in Dei Fiori which was fantastic and not massive. Very conveniently located for trips to Venice.


We also been to Pra Delle Torri a couple of times. Much bigger and has everything, but you'll need bikes to get around it.

SusanC10

Munsterbhoy wrote: »

Just wondering if you went to Italy? We're a group of friends who have been to La Sirene for 3 yrs and castell montgri in Spain this Yr. We've decided on the Adriatic coast in Italy for 2020. Marina di venezia looks fab but really really big site. Any ideas on somewhere smaller..

Booked for 2020. Decided on Bella Italia and Norcenni. Eurocamp came in cheaper than Roan by a fair bit in the end so have gone with them.

k123456

in general are Italian campsites , same price as French one (excluding flights, car hire etc)

sillysocks

Thinking of a campsite for the first time next year. I’d love to go to Italy as have never been so am looking at some Italian campsites.

Bella Italia is coming up as the best option so far but just checking in to see if anyone has other suggestions? We don’t want to hire a car, but also don’t want to be stranded onsite for the full week or so. Normally on holidays we love a stroll around a village/town in the evenings rather than being forced into the same one or two restaurants every night.
Wouldn’t do much by way of day trips.

It’s for 2 adults and 3 kids who will be 3, 7 and 9. I’m a bit worried that the site might be a bit too lively for us-we usually favour quieter pool complexes than full on entertainment but not sure if Bella Italia is just busy because of the numbers there or if the daytime entertainment is very ‘in your face’? Been at some apartment complexes where there was no respite from music on loudspeakers etc and keen to avoid that as it’s just not our type of holiday.

Guessing we are probably better to book direct for all these sites?
Any other advice , or campsites with a town within walking distance would be really appreciated!

Solli

Camping del Garda a short walk from railway station and town, quieter than Bella, so u wouldn’t be stranded. We hated big sites like La Sirene in France that’s why we go for the smaller sites and out of season for peace and quiet!

Lex Luthor

another one here for Bella Italia, its about 45min from Verona
Stayed here 2yrs ago with Eurocamp in one of their 3bed Avants I think it was
Plenty to do in Peschiera and you have Gardaland and waterpark nearby
Hopefully they have upgraded the wifi as my only gripe with site

SusanC10

We have booked a 3-Bed Avant with Eurocamp at Bella Italia for 2020. Hopefully it will be nice.

I am still a bit worried that the Site will be too busy but Kids really want to go there so have bitten the bullet !

Ludo

SusanC10 wrote: »

We have booked a 3-Bed Avant with Eurocamp at Bella Italia for 2020. Hopefully it will be nice.

I am still a bit worried that the Site will be too busy but Kids really want to go there so have bitten the bullet !

There are indeed pros and cons to Bella. Was there 2 years ago and the main pools were rediculously busy....literally standing room only. That was my pet hate about the place. It didn't bother the kids though in fairness who just spent their time on the slides etc. There is also a smaller pool up by the apartments which was a lot quieter and more relaxed. Food is very good and nice walk along the lake to Pescharia.

Limpy

Lots around Lake Garda. So you can't go wrong there. Peschiera del garda is a lovely town. Land in Verona Airport take the bus direct to Garda for 4 euro.

My only gripe about Garda is its prime mosquito territory.

Ludo

Limpy wrote: »

My only gripe about Garda is its prime mosquito territory.

Oh god yeah forgot about that...lots and lots of flying critters. Used have to clean off the outside table every morning before breakfast from hundreds of dead bugs before you could eat.

Went to Norcenni Girasole this year and not a bug in sight (except bees around bar area and bins) and the pools were a pleasure. But you definitely need a car to get there.

SusanC10

Ludo wrote: »

Went to Norcenni Girasole this year and not a bug in sight (except bees around bar area and bins) and the pools were a pleasure. But you definitely need a car to get there.

Site #2 for us next year. Bella first, then Norcenni. Good to hear positive comments.

We will be hiring a Car from Verona Airport.

Lex Luthor

Never had any issues with bugs at Bella Italy’s
The 3 bed Avants are very nice
Big decks with outside table and chairs and loungers
They also give you a gas BBQ
We got one right up the front away from the Main Street of 3 bed Avants
Very quiet
If the pools are busy there’s always the lake

Technique

We had an ant colony in our apartment when we were in Norcenni Girasole. Still enjoyed it though. A car is essential, especially to visit the towns and villages in nearby Chianti.

josip

I'd be wary of the lake.
The year we stayed there we watched a couple of dead fish float past.
It might have been heat stress.

We went to pesciera del garda 2 years ago..
Del garda camping village.
Campiggo(?) del garda is another beside it..used to be all one..
Del garda is busier(not packed) and had more ameneties..has a lovely restaurant, shop bakery..Lovely size pool/slides..
6 min walk to peschiera village with loads of nice restaurants and boat hire.
10 mins in a taxi to Gardaland..15 mins in a taxi to movie land...
10 mins walk if even to the train station..Verona is lovely to spend a day..
Went with kids 4,6,12..loved it
And..Its a 5 min walk to the lake. Which was so clean and perfect for a day swimming

Lex Luthor

josip wrote: »

I'd be wary of the lake.
The year we stayed there we watched a couple of dead fish float past.
It might have been heat stress.

We swam in the lake every day

I’d also recommend hiring a boat for an hour

Think it’s about 80eur but great fun