Discover the best holiday caravan parks in Italy that are close to the beach.

With static caravans, mobile homes, holiday lodges and chalets to choose from you are sure to find the perfect caravan and camping holiday.

Find a selection of Italy caravan parks that are close to the beach suitable for active holidays, sunbathing on the beach or exploring the villages, towns and countryside of Italy.

Garden Paradiso at Cavallino, Adriatic Coast

Caravan parks close to the beach in Adriatic Coast

This park provides entertainment for everyone including tennis, canoeing and three swimming pools. Garden Paradiso runs children's clubs for 6-10 and 12-14 year olds, also once a month they hold Olympics for children and adults. To carry on the lively theme there are discos and cabaret shows at night. If you prefer a quieter evening visit the park restaurant that overlooks the sea.

San Francesco Village at Caorle, Venetian Riviera

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

Fornella at San Felice del Benaco, Lake Garda

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

Union Lido at Cavallino, Venetian Riviera

Caravan parks close to the beach in Venetian Riviera

A distinguished and undeniably impressive resort on the doorstep of Venice, with numerous bars, eateries, shops, entertainment and with a broad sandy beach to keep even the most discerning family constantly amused.

Marina di Venezia at Punta Sabbioni, Adriatic Coast

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

Union Lido at Cavallino, Adriatic Coast

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

Cisano/San Vito at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

Camping San Francesco at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

Zocco at Manerba Del Garda, Italian Lakes

Caravan parks close to the beach in Italian Lakes

You are spoilt for choice as to where to swim on this park. With the superb pool complex including a hydro massage spa it may be difficult to decide whether to use the on park facilities or the clear waters of Lake Garda; there is direct access to the lake with its pebbled beach and tree-lines shore. Zocco is ideally situated for enjoying the Italian atmosphere with views of the delightful town of Sirmione across the lake. There are plenty of open grassy spaces for children to play on and some shaded pitches; in high season it may be necessary to park away from your pitch. A short walk away there is an open-air disco for older children to enjoy; however some noise can be heard at night.

Camping Marina di Venezia at Venice, Venice

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

Camping Del Garda at Peschiera, Italian Lakes

Caravan parks close to the beach in Italian Lakes

Del Garda is surrounded by parkland but just a stones throw away from Peschiera town centre. With four pools, including children's pools and a busy entertainment programme with organised waters ports on the beach and a children's playground, it's ideal for those who like to stay busy on holiday. With plenty of shade available around the pool area, as well as sunbathing space it will appeal to those less active. You can enjoy tennis, volleyball, aerobics, aqua-aerobics and lake fishing here. A bar, restaurant and supermarket are available to cater for most needs, but should you wish to get out and about, Del Garda is within very easy reach of the many local attractions including the 'Gardaland Theme Park' and 'Caneva World Waterpark'.

San Francesco at Caorle, Adriatic Coast

Caravan parks close to the beach in Adriatic Coast

If you are looking for a really natural location, you will find it here at San Francesco. There are many shady pitches thanks to its lovely pine forest setting, and the warm waters of the Adriatic lap invitingly along the soft, sandy beach that lies at the park's edge. There are also a range of inviting pools to tempt you, and pool sides offering splendid sea views. But if you like to keep busy, San Francesco also offers plenty to do, with a wide range of activities, including discos, bars, restaurants and shops. You will also find the lovely fishing port of Caorle with its excellent seafood restaurants nearby.

El Bahira at San Vito Capo, Sicily

Caravan parks close to the beach in Sicily

Activities such as football and volleyball are available, and even supervised deep sea diving at the beach of the nearby charming coastal town of San Vito lo Capo. The park has its own private rocky beach reached via a pathway from the park. The park offers a bar, pizzeria, children's playground, mini market and a large swimming pool, filled with clear blue water from the Mediterranean. This town is famous for its annual couscous festival in mid September and nearby are the Zingaro Nature Reserve and the hamlet of Scopello, where scenes from the film Ocean's Twelve were filmed. We would recommend that you hire a car if you wish to explore further a field than San Vito Lo Capo.

Adriano at Punta Marina Terme, Adriatic Coast

Caravan parks close to the beach in Adriatic Coast

An authentic, typically Italian park with a great location close to a broad sandy beach and with Roman Ravenna's mosaics and museums on the doorstep. Why not round off lazy days beside the pool or beach with an evening stroll into town for a cappuccino or gelato. Kids will love a day out at Mirabialandia theme park near Rimini.

Le Pianacce at Castagneto Carducci, Tuscany

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

Ville Degli Uliviv at Elba, Corsica

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

Park Albatros at San Vincenzo, Tuscany

Caravan parks close to the beach in Tuscany

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

Pra'delle Torri at Caorle, Venice

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

La Rocca at Del Garda, Italian Lakes

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

Camping Eden at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.