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.

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.

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.

Bella Italia at Lake Garda

Caravan holidays 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.

Ville Degli Uliviv at Elba

Caravan holidays 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.

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.

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.

Rosselba le Palme at Elba

Caravan holidays 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.

La Rocca at Del Garda

Caravan holidays 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.

Bella Sardinia at Oristano

Caravan holidays 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.

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.

I Pini at Rome

Caravan holidays in Tuscany

For using as a base to visit Rome, or simply to relax by the pool, I Pini is an ideal park. A twice daily bus service direct into Rome allows you to visit the Pantheon, the Coliseum, and the many other historical landmarks or; you may prefer to take one of the numerous coach trips organised by the park's very friendly English speaking owners. After a busy day of exploring the woodland surrounding the park by foot, mountain bike or horseback; you can retire to the park's restaurant for a glass of the excellent local wine with your meal. The owners are very keen to make your stay enjoyable and will gladly arrange transfer from airport to park.

Camping Cisano San Vito at Lake Garda

Caravan holidays 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.

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.

Pra'delle Torri at Caorle

Caravan holidays 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.

Altomincio Family Park at Salionze

Caravan holidays in Lake Garda

Altomincio Family park has been created with children's fun foremost: from the central hub of splash and swimming pools, indoor cinema and children's entertainment areas to the handily located playgrounds close to your accommodation, everything in mascot Froggy's kingdom is geared towards keeping the little ones happy. And with holiday treasures such as Verona, Gardaland and some of Italy's most beautiful old villages right on your doorstep, there's much more to visit outside Altomincio park itself.

Camping Valle Gaia at Cecina

Caravan holidays in Tuscany

Camping Valle Gaia is a quiet haven in the Tuscan countryside, shaded by mature pine, olive and eucalyptus trees; the perfect location for a relaxing holiday. The site is small, peaceful and beautifully kept the hedge lined pitches, arranged in gentle terraces down the hillside are well shaded from the hot sun. Relax at the side of one of the two pools, and treat yourself to an ice cream from the snack bar, or enjoy a meal in one of the two excellent restaurants. Sample a delicious Italian pizza on the flower bedecked terrace of the pizzeria. Alternatively, head to the traditional Tuscan restaurant, housed in a converted stone farmhouse which offers a fantastic array of local specialities. Valle Gaia is a superb base for exploring this beautiful region.

San Francesco Village at Caorle

Caravan holidays 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.

Lido Camping Village at Lake Bolsena

Caravan holidays in Tuscany

Recently voted the cleanest in Italy, Lake Bolsena is a national treasure, ideal for swimming, windsurfing, sunbathing or simply walking around. The park is attractively laid out with facilities which include a lakeside restaurant with outside terrace, where weekend discos are held in high season; as well as a new sports complex. Beyond the park, the town of Bolsena is a pleasant 2km stroll away, while for the more adventurous, the eternal city of Rome is just 100km from the park. Florence, Siena, Perugia and Assisi are within easy reach for day trips.

Camping Marina di Venezia at Venice

Caravan holidays 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

Caravan holidays 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'.