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.

Valle Romantica at Lake Maggiore

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

Valle Romantica boasts shaded pitches that are all individual and attractive with an abundance of brightly coloured flowers, shrubs and trees making it a delightfully relaxing park. The small but attractive swimming pool is perfect for a refreshing dip, while Eurocamp customers have free access to the lake beach at 'Camping Riviera'. Switzerland is less than 2km away, while a little further afield you will discover other beautiful Italian lakes.

Mediterraneo at Cavallino-Treporti

Caravan parks in Adriatic Coast

The most notable feature of this high quality park is the imaginative pool complex, which closes during siesta, and is complete with an attractive terraced bar where discos and dances are held. The first class restaurant can provide you with an excellent meal. A windsurfing school is available just off the park's lovely private beach along with many other activities making this park the choice for families of both young children and teenagers. The ancient cities of Padova and Verona make great day trips and just a short drive away is the lively resort of Lido di Jesolo.

Park Albatros at San Vincenzo al Mare

Caravan parks in Tuscany

Families with younger children will especially enjoy the wide sands of the Riva Etruschi only a short walk away. Back at the campsite, Park Albatros offers swimming, sports and animation to keep the kids occupied as well as local flavours to sample in the restaurant and bar.

Pra Delle Torri at Caorle

Caravan parks in Adriatic Coast

The pool complex at Prá Delle Torri is definitely one of the most spectacular in Europe, with a first class array of swimming pools, waterslides and children's pools. There's also direct access to a compact beach with all kinds of water sports on offer, as well as an 18 hole golf course that offers a 40% reduction on green fees. Situated on the Northern Coast of the Adriatic, between Venice and Trieste, Prá Delle Torri is also an ideal base for touring. The quaint Venetian style fishing town of Caorle with its attractive centre is nearby, while the popular resort of Jesolo is just half an hour's drive away.

Ville Degli Uliviv at Elba

Caravan parks in Corsica

Ville Degli Ulivi is for you if you love the beach and water sports with the shimmering blue waters of the Mediterranean on its doorstep. There's even a diving school, where equipment can be hired and boat trips booked to the island's many diving sites. On the park there is an excellent pool complex including watersides but if you prefer the shade most pitches have fragrant olive and pines trees along with colourful flowers. In high season there is entertainment for all the family to enjoy with a typical Italian atmosphere. Off the park the small working harbour of Marina di Campo is well worth visiting, and if you drive to the mountains you can enjoy superb views of the island.

Fornella at Lake Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

Popular with young families, Fornella is a friendly, family-run park with English speaking owners. Providing the perfect setting for drinks and meals the excellent restaurant, bar and pizzeria overlooks the lake, the park also has two good pools, including a children's pool. Set alongside an olive grove, this is a superb park for enjoying the lake; bathe in its cool waters or simply relax and soak up the sun. A short drive away you will San Felice del Benaco or if you prefer 'Gardaland', a superb fun park which is ideal for the whole family is a little further to drive.

Camping Village Portofelice at Caorle

Caravan parks in Venice

Camping Village Portofelice has direct access through a pine forest to a private sandy beach. Tall pine trees provide shade over the grassy pitches, and mature hedges and flowers line the roads throughout the site. Relax at the spacious pool complex with its four pools, two jacuzzis and wide sun terrace, or a short walk through the pine forest leads you to the private golden sandy beach. Here, you will find a whole host of activities, including pedaloes to hire, but if you want to simply unwind, this is the perfect spot. Back on site, the animation team run a packed programme of events, which will particularly appeal to young children. Enjoy a meal in the welcoming bar and restaurant, where the mouth-watering menu includes locally caught seafood.

Le Capanne at Bibbona

Caravan parks in Tuscany

Just a short drive from the Tuscan countryside and only two miles from the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean, Le Capanne is an attractive park set in a spacious park of olive trees, pines and eucalyptus. The focal point of the park is the Adventure pool, with sunbathing, picnic areas, the bar and excellent restaurant, making it tempting to stay and enjoy the relaxing ambience all day. There's an area of attractively shaded pitches and a separate section for sports and recreation. Tuscany is an excellent region for relaxing on the beach or for sightseeing. Visit ancient Volterra and medieval San Gimignano or enjoy days out in Florence, Siena and Pisa.

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.

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.

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.

Ca'Savio at Treporti

Caravan parks in Adriatic Coast

The ideal place for sunshine and swimming Ca'Savio offers two pool complexes; please note they are closed during siesta. One is opposite the bar and restaurant and comprises no less than six pools, while the other complex is in an attractive pine wood setting to the rear of the park. There is also a busy programme of activities for all ages during high summer, and of course the superb beach. The long, sandy beach is accessed directly from the park, and you can hire a pedalo, swim or simply soak up the sun. When you feel like a break from the warm sands and cooling water, the many delights of Venice are within easy reach by boat.

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.

Marina di Venezia at Punta Sabbioni

Caravan parks in Adriatic Coast

An attractive, shaded setting beside a broad expanse of soft, sandy beach is on offer at this park. The large children's and Olympic-sized swimming pools are always popular, as well as the bars, restaurants and shops situated along the promenade some distance from the holiday accommodation. Plenty of activities for the more energetic are on offer, but with the pitches situated in beautiful woodland, this is a great place to relax. A variety of activities and evening entertainment for all the family are arranged from the beginning of June by the animator. There is a convenient bus link to Punta Sabbioni, where you can take a boat to 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 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.

Altomincio Family Park at Sirmione

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

Enjoy the Italian lifestyle to its fullest and have a delicious cappuccino by the restaurant at the start of the day and then enjoy a freshly baked pizza as the sun goes down. Enjoy some of the many day time activities on offer or just laze about and soak up the sunshine. Amazing swimming pools with superb slides provide fun for all the family, plus there's also a cinema and various sport and playing fields. Beautiful Lake Garda is only 7km away, which is great for hours of swimming and sunbathing, as well as lots of spectacular water attractions. Take the train to Verona or slightly further to the beautiful city of Venice.

Bella Italia at Peschiera

Caravan parks in Lake Garda

Head to Bella Italia's pool complex for aquagym to kick off the day, cycle through the leafy lanes to pick up paninis for lunch, perhaps sneak in a siesta before tennis in the afternoon, this active park has a wide range of facilities to keep everyone amused. And when the high season comes, the entertainment team host a variety of competitions and games to coordinate the fun, culminating in dancing and shows under the stars. When its time for a wander, stroll into Renaissance, Peschiera only 1/2 mile away and the delights of the Veneto region are literally on your doorstep - jump aboard the local ferry to uncover laid back Lazise and historic Sirmione the scenic way. Add the vineyards of Valpolicella to the romance of Verona and your holiday recipe couldn't be any tastier.

Bella Italia at Lake Garda

Caravan parks in Italian Lakes

The centrepiece of this attractive and well-maintained park is the pool complex where there are pools for all ages and plenty of space to work on your tan. A variety of entertainments including games; shows and competitions are provided at weekends from June through to August. The friendly restaurant with its wonderful lake views is a great place to unwind over a leisurely meal. Based 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, Bella Italia is ideally placed for sightseeing.