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.

Le Pianacce at Castagneto Carducci

Caravan parks in Tuscany

All the pitches enjoy some shade on this steeply terraced park set on a hillside. With a first-class restaurant on a terrace that overlooks the pool complex, the friendly owners have provided excellent amenities. Your children can enjoy the water safely with their own 'lagoon' style shallow pool complex. A great place for an evening stroll is the small medieval village of Castagneto Carducci which is a short distance inland, where you can sample their famous ice cream. It is possible enjoy some of the region's other delights including the Etruscan wine trail and the famous cities of Siena, Pisa and Florence due to the park's ideal location.

Bella Sardinia at Oristano

Caravan parks in Sardinia

This park in Sardinia has direct access to a long, wide beach as well as being situated in in a beautiful pine forest - what a location! It's not all about the beach, Bella Sardinia is also packed with facilities including a pool complex with a waterslide and supervised kids? pool. On park activities include tennis, horse riding, a games room, bouncy castle and cycle hire. During the main season there is family entertainment including kids? club and disco, aqua gym, karaoke sports tournaments and talent competitions. For those wanting something more relaxing try the poolside bar or dinner in the pizzeria restaurant that overlooks the play area.

Camping San Francesco at Lake Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

Relax with a cooling drink at the poolside bar, before heading to the beach to soak up the sunshine, there is direct access from site. This is an ideal site for those looking for an active holiday. There are plenty of sporting activities to suit all ages, including volleyball, basketball and football, as well as water sports on the lake. Enjoy a delicious evening meal on the terrace of the welcoming restaurant.

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.

Marina di Venezia at Punta Sabbioni

Caravan parks in Adriatic Coast

The swimming pool complex is very popular and contains an Olympic-sized swimming pool, large children's pool and water slides. Bars, restaurants and shops are situated along the promenade some distance from the holiday accommodation, there really is something for everyone. From the beginning of June, the park entertainment organises a variety of activities with evening entertainment for all the family. With many pitches situated in beautiful woodland, this is a great place to relax, as well as offering plenty of activities for the more energetic. The park's stunning beach has direct access and there is a convenient bus link to Punta Sabbioni, where you can take a boat to Venice.

Rosselba le Palme at Elba

Caravan parks in Corsica

Rosselba le Palme enjoys a unique setting, nestling as it does amidst endlessly beautiful parkland full of rare, exotic palms and olive trees. Built overlooking the colourful harbour of Portoferraio, the park's steep and mainly terraced pitches are reasonably small, but facilities here are excellent and include a superb swimming pool complex with waterslide as well as tennis, table tennis and a lively animation programme in high season. Across from the park there is a small, clean beach, where you can sunbathe, swim or windsurf. Inland you will discover endless vine-covered hillsides, olive groves and picturesque, unspoilt villages. A visit to the lovely port of Marciana Marina is also highly recommended.

Sant Angelo Village at Cavallino

Caravan parks in Venetian Riviera

Sant Angelo's location is undoubtedly heaven sent with an immaculately kept forest and a fragrant rose garden flanking the famous Lido sands. Undoubtedly lively, there's a host of organised entertainment to keep your little angels amused but with an altogether more compact feel to some of its Venetian neighbours.

Pra'delle Torri at Caorle

Caravan parks in Venice

There are plenty of activities to keep everyone amused at Pra' delle Torri, including an 18 hole golf course (handicap certificate required). The grassy pitches, surrounded by small hedges, are situated in a quieter part of the lively site, where there is also plenty of opportunity to relax. At the heart of the site is the superb pool complex. The lagoon style pool and waterslides will be enjoyed by children of all ages, and there is also a separate Olympic sized pool. In the evenings, the main square comes alive there is a weekly street market, plus a superb animations programme that will be enjoyed by the whole family.

Norcenni Girasole Club at Figline Valdarno

Caravan parks in Tuscany

Norcenni Girasole Club is a steeply terraced park with some fairly high pitches; it therefore enjoys panoramic views of the rolling Tuscan hills that surround it. There is always something to do here, from relaxing in the terrace bar to plunging into the large pool with its exciting water slide or you may prefer to use the superb spa complex with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and massage. For energetic families there are games, competitions, cookery courses and even an underground disco (in high season). The park's location between the beautiful old cities of Florence and Siena mean the park owners can organise low cost excursions that make it easy for you to enjoy the delights of Tuscany.

Bella Italia at Lake Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

This attractive and well-maintained park offers a wealth of modern facilities and plenty of activities to keep the whole family happy. The centerpiece is undoubtedly the pool complex where there are pools for all ages and plenty of space so sunbathe. At weekends during June and throughout July and August, the park entertainment team provides a variety of activities including games, shows and competitions. And after a busy day there is no better way to unwind than over a leisurely meal in the friendly restaurant with its wonderful lake views. Bella Italia is also ideally placed for sightseeing, based as it is on the south eastern tip of Lake Garda, at the start of the 'Olive Tree Riviera' and less than a mile from the lovely town of Peschiera. From here you can wander along the Mincio River and visit the Sigurtà Botanical Gardens and the spectacular walled city of Mantua.

Camping Cisano San Vito at Lake Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

The fantastic pool complex offers two swimming pools, a children's pool and two small waterslides. The grassy pitches are ideal for relaxing with a cooling glass of local wine. There is plenty to keep the whole family amused, including sports activities organised by the campsite staff. Head to the lakeside beach (direct access from site) and enjoy canoeing, water skiing or windsurfing, before relaxing over a meal at the welcoming restaurant. The site is split by two roads, with an underpass and roadside attendants for pedestrians.

Campeggio del Garda at Lake Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

Situated on the southern tip of the lake and close to the historic town of Peschiera del Garda, this pretty campsite is the perfect base to explore the area from. Campeggio del Garda was previously part of Camping del Garda which has now been divided into two campsites and both renamed. The medium sized site is well maintained and sits on the banks of picture- perfect Lake Garda. The four star site boasts excellent facilities with two swimming pools, a gym and an onsite children?s club. In the evenings, enjoy a relaxing meal at the onsite restaurant or take a wander along to one of the many restaurants close by. The campsite has direct access to the lake so it?s the perfect spot if you fancy embracing life on the water with a go at the many different water sports on offer. If you prefer things a bit calmer, then relax by one of the two pools or on the sandy area with a good book and a nice drink. Alternatively, pick a spot and simply watch the world go by in this stunning part of the world. For those wishing to explore further afield, the campsite is the perfect base to reach the beautiful city of Verona or to explore the fascinating waterways of Venice.

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.

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.

Camping Norcenni Girasole Club at Florence

Caravan parks in Tuscany

Although Camping Norcenni Girasole Club is a large site, it has a feeling of intimacy with the pitches arranged in a series of terraces down the steep hillside. Mature trees and green hedges line the roads, providing shade from the warm sun. This is a lively site with first class facilities. Life here centres around the main square where you will find the restaurants and bar, located in converted farm buildings. Children will have hours of fun at the two pool complexes, complete with waterslides, while teenagers will enjoy the excellent animations programme and regular discos. The site also has its own fully equipped fitness centre including a Turkish bath.

Camping Marina di Venezia at Venice

Caravan parks in Venice

The pitches on Camping Marina di Venezia are set amongst the shade of pine trees, away from the main facilities. At the centre of the site is the fabulous pool complex, there is an Olympic sized pool plus large children's pool with fountains, surrounded by a sun terrace. If you are feeling active, there are plenty of facilities to keep you amused, including sports competitions organised by the campsite staff. As evening falls, wander along the site's beachside promenade, where you will find a choice of shops, bars and restaurants.

Cisano/San Vito at Lake Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

Just outside the small village of Cisano di Bardolino you will find this attractive park on the shores of Lake Garda. Set back from the lake the park shares facilities with Cisano, an adjacent park, including a lakeside beach, access via an underpass. SanVito has a small pool, but Cisano has a large pool complex, restaurant and bar which are available for your use. From mid May a lively animation programme provides games and competitions for all the family as well as fortnightly outdoor discos.

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.

Parco delle Piscine at Sarteano

Caravan parks in Tuscany

In the small town of Sarteano, with its medieval hilltop castle, Parco delle Piscine is absolutely first class and set within a parkland area of the gorgeous Tuscan countryside. The swimming pools and children's pool are fed by running thermal spring water at a constant 24 Celsius; one pool is exclusive to the park guests and is open from the end of June, whereas the other two are open to the public. This park has proven to be immensely popular where you will find tennis courts and a pool bar that is perfect for long, relaxing evenings. The location of the park makes many of Italy's most important historical sights easy to access and your holiday wouldn't be complete without a visit to the spas at Chianciano, San Casciano or San Filippo.

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.