If you are heading to Italy for a short break or holiday then you will find a super selection of caravan holidays to choose from.

Perfect for families, couples and groups, holiday parks in Italy offer mobile home (static caravan) and camping that will work for all budgets. Of course, caravan parks in Italy have excellent facilities including swimming pools, covered and heated pools, restaurants, bars and Internet WiFi.

Valle Gaia at Cecina

Caravan holidays in Tuscany

Valle Gaia is a small holiday park situated in the ancient hilltop villages. It has four modern, outdoor pools, with two for the family and two just for kids. If you are looking for an active family holidays there?s a range of activities including cycle hire and tennis, as well as kids clubs. If you are wanting to try real Italian produce, Valle Gaia has a well-stocked delicatessen while the traditional pizzeria will serve a slice of authentic Italy. Beyond the holiday park you can go horse riding or surfing at the beach.

Altomincio Family Park at Sirmione

Caravan holidays 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.

Park Albatros at San Vincenzo al Mare

Caravan holidays 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.

Camping Butterfly at Lake Garda

Caravan holidays 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 Ca'Savio at Venice

Caravan holidays in Venice

The beach adjoining Camping Ca'Savio is truly impressive; mile after mile of glorious golden sand, gently shelving into the warm waters of the Adriatic. Here the children can play safely, build sand castles, splash around, or hire a pedalo. The pitches are shaded by pine and birch trees, but you may prefer to laze on the sun terrace by one of the pools (two of which are for children) or enjoy a relaxing jacuzzi. During the evening in high season, the site arranges discos and live shows, but for a special night out, take the waterbus to Venice and have a romantic dinner in St Marks Square.

Pra delle Torri at Caorle

Caravan holidays in Venetian Riviera

There are plenty of bars and eateries to choose from within the Pra Delle Torri holiday park but nearby Santa Margherita has all the character of an authentic Venetian fishing village and further up the coast Caorle boasts bars and trattorias to suit every taste. Plus with romantic Venice in the vicinity, it's hard to imagine a more impressive campsite.

Vigna Sul Mar at Lido di Pomposa

Caravan holidays in Adriatic Coast

At the southern end of the Venetian lagoon lies Lido di Pomposa amongst a coastal strip of resorts with fine beaches and a laid back holiday atmosphere. Enjoy lazy days at the pool or the beach, there are play grounds and a five a side football pitch for an energy burst when the time comes. Venice's glory is within striking distance but regional delights like Ravenna, San Marino and the Po River delta are closer attractions for an alternative but authentic Italian adventure.

Camping Piantelle at Lake Garda

Caravan holidays in Italian Lakes

The site has direct access to a beach and jetty where the crystal waters are ideal for swimming and canoeing. The shaded pitches, play areas, games room and separate children's pool make this an ideal location for young families. Relax with a book on the spacious sun terrace by the swimming pool, or join in with the organised aqua aerobics classes. As evening falls; relax and enjoy a meal at the Vinessa restaurant where the mouth-watering menu includes a wide range of traditional Italian pizzas and pasta dishes.

Cisano at Bardolino

Caravan holidays in Lake Garda

Cisano San Vito campsite is the combination of two individual villages with the beach, shop and restaurant located on Cisano and the sports offerings over the road at San Vito. A short stroll away along the attractive lakeside promenade is the village of Cisano with its caf?s and restaurants and essential boat station for carefree cruising around Lake Garda's most attractive towns such as Bardolino and Lazise.

Eden at San Felice del Benaco

Caravan holidays in Lake Garda

Eden campsite presents the perfect opportunity to unwind with plentiful cypress and olive trees framing some of the Lake's finest views. But with direct access to a shingle beach and two swimming pools including water slides at your disposal, there's plenty of ways to build up an appetite for pizzas at the friendly park restaurant. Al Fresco has a large selection of air conditioned 3 bedroom mobile homes on-site.

Marina di Venezia at Punta Sabbioni

Caravan holidays 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.

Butterfly at Lake Garda

Caravan holidays 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.

Fornella at San Felice del Benaco

Caravan holidays 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.

Marina di Venezia at Punta Sabbioni

Caravan holidays in Venetian Riviera

Hemmed by a broad sweep of sandy beach which gently shelves into the sea, encircled by the fresh-scented shadows of tall pines, and within easy reach of sightseeing in splendid Venice, the location of this lively park leaves nothing to chance. Its fine facilities are equally well planned, forming a resort village in itself. The waterpark is something else!

Residence Village at Venice

Caravan holidays 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.

Spiaggia E Mare at Porto Garibaldi

Caravan holidays in Adriatic Coast

Enjoying a delightful location on the shores of the Adriatic, Spiaggia e Mare offers you the choice of a private sandy beach or a lovely pool to relax next to. The parc is well run and the owners like to keep it immaculate, so it's a very attractive place to come and relax. However, there are plenty of activities available here too, from football and tennis to watersports, plus a good programme of animation and evening entertainment. There is also a restaurant, pizzeria, take-away and bar - plus a beach bar for those long, lazy days. Both Ferrara and Ravenna are within easy reach, and the parc runs regular trips to Venice, just two hours away by boat and bus. Should you prefer to leave your car at home, both Forli and Bologna airports are nearby.

El Bahira at San Vito Capo

Caravan holidays 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.

Bella Italia at Lake Garda

Caravan holidays 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.

Park Albatros at San Vincenzo

Caravan holidays 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.

Le Pianacce at Castagneto Carducci

Caravan holidays 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.