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 that are close to the beach.

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

El Bahira at San Vito Capo, Sicily

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The park has its own private rocky beach reached via a pathway. 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. 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. The park offers a bar, pizzeria, children's playground, mini market and a large swimming pool, filled with clear blue water from the Mediterranean.

Cisano/San Vito at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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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.

Park Albatros at San Vincenzo, Tuscany

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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.

San Francesco at Caorle, Adriatic Coast

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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.

Park Albatros at San Vincenzo, Tuscany

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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.

El Bahira at San Vito Capo, Sicily

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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.

Ville Degli Uliviv at Elba, Corsica

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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.

Cisano/San Vito at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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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 Marina di Venezia at Venice, Venice

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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.

Pra delle Torri at Caorle, Venetian Riviera

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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.

Camping Europa Silvella at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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Situated in the Gulf of Manerba, Camping Europa Silvella enjoys a prime location on the banks of Lake Garda. Located close to the beautiful towns of San Felice del Benaco and Salo, the campsite is perfect for a relaxing time onsite combined with day of sightseeing around the local area. A must do is to take a boat ride on the Lake ? don?t forget your camera! At the heart of the campsite is the wonderful pool complex with separate children?s pool and a large sun terrace to relax in the glorious Italian sunshine. The site restaurant is a fantastic spot for a relaxing meal with stunning views. The terrace overlooks Lake Garda and the surrounding Gulf of Manerba!

Marina di Venezia at Punta Sabbioni, Adriatic Coast

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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.

Camping Piantelle at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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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.

Rosselba le Palme at Elba, Corsica

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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.

Spiaggia e Mare at Ravenna, Venice and Adriatic

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Holiday Park Spiaggia e Mare is a small but lively campsite on the Adriatic coast. Offering an exciting programme of activites this campsite delivers on fun for all the family. The site?s centrepiece is arguably the large pool complex comprising two swimming pools, children?s pool, large sunbathing terrace and poolside bar. The campsite also has direct access to a large sandy beach, perfect for relaxing or taking part in the games and tournaments offered by the excellent animation team. In the evening, experience an authentic Italian pizza from the pizzeria and enjoy the entertainment, which includes live music, shows and themed evenings.

Camping Del Garda at Peschiera, Italian Lakes

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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'.

Pra'delle Torri at Caorle, Venice

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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.

Camping Cisano San Vito at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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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.

Camping Village Fabulous at Rome, Rome

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At the gates of Rome in the shade of a pine forest...Camping Fabulous is a perfect starting point for exploring the ruins of the `Eternal City' while avoiding Rome's urban hustle and bustle. Why not relax on the beach after a day of touring? With its beautiful pine forest and huge water park, this large and lively parc has something for everyone.

Ca'Savio at Treporti, Adriatic Coast

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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.