If you are looking to caravan or camp outside of the UK, then caravan parks in Italy are the perfect choice.

With lots of 4 star and 5 star caravan parks in Italy you are assured of find superb accommodation including static caravans, mobile homes, holiday lodges, chalets and camping.

What's more the facilities on the caravan parks in Italy mean that they are perfect for active holidays, a comfortable base to explore the area or the perfect place to chill out.

Cisano/San Vito at Lake Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

This attractive park on the eastern shores of Lake Garda is situated just outside the small village of Cisano di Bardolino to the north of the old Venetian port of Lazise. San Vito is set just away from the lake but shares facilities, including a lakeside beach, with adjacent Cisano; access via an underpass. A welcoming and friendly park which has the advantage of generally grassy emplacements on both sites, with holiday homes on San Vito and canvas on Cisano. San Vito has a small pool, but most facilities, including a larger pool complex, restaurant and bar, are on Cisano. There's a lively animation programme from mid-May when games and competitions are on offer for all the family as well as fortnightly outdoor discotheques.

San Francesco Village at Caorle

Caravan parks in Venetian Riviera

Wonderful water fun abounds with slide pools, water fountains and swimming for the sporty, not to mention the gentle waves of the Adriatic which might also tempt you. There's plenty of sports action too from archery to windsurfing and the cobbled streets of Caorle offer a glimpse of a typical Venetian fishing port from centuries ago.

Pra Delle Torri at Caorle

Caravan parks in Adriatic Coast

This park offers a first class array of swimming pools, waterslides and children's pools. With direct access to a compact beach many water sports are on offer along with an 18 hole golf course that offers reduced green fees. The location of Pra Delle Torri makes it ideal for touring with the quaint Venetian style fishing village of Caorle nearby and just half an hour's drive away is the popular resort of Jesolo. With many shops and restaurants the tourist area of Bibione is close by along the coast.

Camping Eden at Lake Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

With shade provided from the hot sun by gnarled olive and cypress trees, this is an idyllic setting in which to unwind and relax. While away the hours at the lakeside beach and jetty; the clear waters are ideal for swimming, windsurfing or canoeing. Children will love the small water chute at the pool complex, and there is a second swimming pool and waterslide, plus a snack bar at the top of the site. The large terrace of the bar and restaurant offers a commanding lake view and is the ideal location to relax with a delicious Italian pizza and ice cream.

Butterfly at Lake Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

The owners of Butterfly take great pride in their park; this can be seen as soon as you arrive. The pool area is surrounded by palm trees and offers a family pool as well as a separate play pool for children. Rounding off a fun packed day is easy in the bar and restaurant with its relaxed ambience. A small manmade beach on the lakeside is close by and Peschiera has many Renaissance buildings and gardens and is a short walk from the park. From there Verona is a 25 minute train journey.

Altomincio Family Park at Lake Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

At the centre of the campsite is the fantastic pool complex with two swimming pools and three large waterslides, surrounded by a sun terrace and complete with a poolside children's bar, perfect for a refreshing soft drink. Throughout the season the campsite run an excellent family orientated animation programme, including sports competitions, aqua fun, children's discos, live music and excursions.

Camping Valle Gaia at Cecina

Caravan parks in Tuscany

Camping Valle Gaia is a quiet haven in the Tuscan countryside, shaded by mature pine, olive and eucalyptus trees; the perfect location for a relaxing holiday. The site is small, peaceful and beautifully kept the hedge lined pitches, arranged in gentle terraces down the hillside are well shaded from the hot sun. Relax at the side of one of the two pools, and treat yourself to an ice cream from the snack bar, or enjoy a meal in one of the two excellent restaurants. Sample a delicious Italian pizza on the flower bedecked terrace of the pizzeria. Alternatively, head to the traditional Tuscan restaurant, housed in a converted stone farmhouse which offers a fantastic array of local specialities. Valle Gaia is a superb base for exploring this beautiful region.

Norcenni Girasole Club at Figline Valdarno

Caravan parks in Tuscany

Enjoying panoramic views of the rolling Tuscan hills that surround it, Norcenni Girasole Club is a steeply terraced park with some fairly high pitches. You'll find lots to do here, from cooling off in the large pool with its exciting water slide to relaxing on the bar terrace. There's also a superb spa complex with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and massage. In high season, the park is lively enough for even the most energetic families, with games, competitions, cookery courses and even an underground disco. This first rate park is situated between the beautiful old cities of Florence and Siena and close to Pisa too, enabling the park owners to organise low cost excursions that make it easy for you to enjoy the delights of Tuscany to the full.

Camping Butterfly at Lake Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

This is a superb location for young families, children will have fun in the small playground and there is even a separate swimming pool just for them. Soak up the relaxed atmosphere either at the pool, on the attractive terrace of the bar and restaurant, or on your pitch. There is a lively entertainment programme during July and August, where the friendly staff organise dance classes and children's activities during the day, and shows at night. This is an area which begs discovery. Take one of the lake steamers from Peschiera del Garda and explore the many delights that this beautiful area has to offer.

Waikiki at Lido di Jesolo

Caravan parks in Adriatic Coast

A wide variety of facilities are available at this park; chose from a swimming pool, pizzeria restaurant, supermarket/bazaar, play area, bike hire and even a fully equipped fitness centre. The entertainment provided here ranges from swimming lessons, fun games and competitions to Italian courses on request. Lido de Jesolo is nearby with an excellent range of shops, cafes and restaurants. Venice is just a boat ride away as well as the historical cities of Padua and Vicenza. Cortellazzo, a small fishing village, is nearby where you can get fresh fish every day or visit the weekly market.

La Rocca at Del Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

With boats as frequent as buses you can relax and enjoy the magnificent sights with someone else doing the work. The campsite has a lovely open feel with pleasant, grassy pitches. There's also plenty to do on site with tennis courts, table tennis and swimming pools for all the family, as well as organised activities during the high season. The pebbly lake beach is ideal to soak up the sun or try out canoeing. The nearby villages of Moniga and Manerba are really most attractive but the regular boat trips available from nearby Desenzano are definitely the best way to see most of the pretty lakeside villages.

Residence Village at Venice

Caravan parks in Venice

Shaded by mature pine trees, this is the perfect location for a relaxing family holiday. At the centre of site is the pool complex including a lagoon style swimming pool and children's pool, with large sunbathing terrace, jacuzzi, small children's waterslide. The campsite has direct access to a long gently shelving sandy beach, perfect for lazing away long afternoons while the children enjoy building sandcastles. There is an excellent animation programme for adults and children alike, including live music, sports competitions and children's discos. In the evening relax and enjoy a meal at the welcoming campsite restaurant where the home made pizzas are the house speciality.

I Pini at Rome

Caravan parks in Tuscany

For using as a base to visit Rome, or simply to relax by the pool, I Pini is an ideal park. A twice daily bus service direct into Rome allows you to visit the Pantheon, the Coliseum, and the many other historical landmarks or; you may prefer to take one of the numerous coach trips organised by the park's very friendly English speaking owners. After a busy day of exploring the woodland surrounding the park by foot, mountain bike or horseback; you can retire to the park's restaurant for a glass of the excellent local wine with your meal. The owners are very keen to make your stay enjoyable and will gladly arrange transfer from airport to park.

Union Lido at Cavallino

Caravan parks in Adriatic Coast

With a range of impressive, high quality amenities Union Lido is a large, lively park. Ideal for all ages is the spectacular pool complex with its lagoon pool and flowing river; it is surrounded by sunbathing terraces and bordered by trees. The Hawaiian beach pool and new health spa centre are not to be missed. A well organised animation programme and a variety of bars and restaurants are provided for your enjoyment. Next to the park is a private sandy beach great for water sports or for taking a dip in the clean, cool waters; windsurfing and pedalos are available for hire. The enchanting Burano can be visited by ferry and Venice is within easy reach.

Pinin Family Park at Rome

Caravan parks in Rome

Enveloped in the easy pace and splendid scenery of the Tiber Valley is the impressive Family Park I Pini. Let mascot Elfy and his team entertain the troops whilst you relax by the fabulous lagoon pool and plan your day around the unmissable sights of majestic Rome. There's tennis and table tennis on site, along with a swimming pool for youngsters and one for grown-ups. The restaurant/pizzeria and snack bar take the effort out of meal planning. And evening entertainment includes regular live music in high season. The 'Eternal City' of Rome is just 25 miles away - a non-stop rush hour of unmissable sights, chic shops and stylish caf?s.

Park Albatros at San Vincenzo

Caravan parks in Tuscany

Park Albatros is one of Tuscany's largest parks and is hidden behind the Maremma pine forest which faces out onto sparkling water. The park is spread over 30 delightful acres and there is also a fantastic sandy beach, for you to enjoy long days in the sun and beach activities galore. You can also relax at the park's swimming pool. For those who wish to go out and about, Piombino is just 15kms south of the park, with its narrow streets and harbour. For those who wish to stay on the park there is a bazaar, pizzeria, supermarket and bar.

Eden at Lake Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

A haven for all water sports enthusiasts, Eden is set on a steeply terraced hillside and enjoys spectacular lakeside views. Less than a kilometre away, you can windsurf, water-ski, sail a dinghy or paddle a canoe from the beaches at Salò or Baia del Vento. For the more leisurely the easily accessible little lakeside beach is perfect for swimming and sunbathing or you can use the first class pool facilities. Alternatively you can simply relax with a glass of wine whilst admiring the surrounding scenery. The pretty lakeside town of Portese, with its lake ferry that can take you to Gardaland, a superb fun park which is ideal for the whole family, is nearby.

Fornella at San Felice del Benaco

Caravan parks in Lake Garda

Relax amongst olive trees and opulent lakeside views and let the gentle pace at Camping Fornella dictate a sedate holiday tempo. The spacious lagoon pool and clear shallow lake waters are ideal for family bathing fun and the towns of Sal? and San Felice are merely a few minutes drive away.

Lido Camping Village at Lake Bolsena

Caravan parks in Tuscany

Recently voted the cleanest in Italy, Lake Bolsena is a national treasure, ideal for swimming, windsurfing, sunbathing or simply walking around. The park is attractively laid out with facilities which include a lakeside restaurant with outside terrace, where weekend discos are held in high season; as well as a new sports complex. Beyond the park, the town of Bolsena is a pleasant 2km stroll away, while for the more adventurous, the eternal city of Rome is just 100km from the park. Florence, Siena, Perugia and Assisi are within easy reach for day trips.

Altomincio Family Park at Salionze

Caravan parks in Lake Garda

Altomincio Family park has been created with children's fun foremost: from the central hub of splash and swimming pools, indoor cinema and children's entertainment areas to the handily located playgrounds close to your accommodation, everything in mascot Froggy's kingdom is geared towards keeping the little ones happy. And with holiday treasures such as Verona, Gardaland and some of Italy's most beautiful old villages right on your doorstep, there's much more to visit outside Altomincio park itself.