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 dog friendly.

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

Norcenni Girasole Club at Figline Valdarno, Tuscany

Dog friendly holiday parks in Tuscany

Enjoying panoramic views of the rolling Tuscan hills that surround it, Norcenni Girasole Club is a steeply terraced park with some fairly high pitches. You'll find lots to do here, from cooling off in the large pool with its exciting water slide to relaxing on the bar terrace. There's also a superb spa complex with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and massage. In high season, the park is lively enough for even the most energetic families, with games, competitions, cookery courses and even an underground disco. This first rate park is situated between the beautiful old cities of Florence and Siena and close to Pisa too, enabling the park owners to organise low cost excursions that make it easy for you to enjoy the delights of Tuscany to the full.

Barco Reale at Lamporecchio, Tuscany

Dog friendly holiday parks in Tuscany

Set on a steep Tuscan hilltop, close to the medieval town of Pistoia, it also offers spectacular views of the countryside that surrounds it. The park has two lovely pools with a grassed area for sunbathing and a bar and restaurant with a terrace. The pizza and pasta here are so good that even the locals eat here. This is a super base when you want to sample the authentic Tuscan lifestyle, with gems like the cities of Florence and Lucca within easy reach, not to mention Pisa, with its famous leaning tower. Excursions are also arranged by the park in high season.

El Bahira at San Vito Capo, Sicily

Dog friendly holiday parks in Sicily

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.

Ville Degli Uliviv at Elba, Corsica

Dog friendly holiday 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.

Altomincio Family Park at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

Dog friendly holiday parks in Italian Lakes

Amazing swimming pools with superb slides provide fun for all the family, plus there's also a cinema and various sport and playing fields. Why not 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. Only 7kms away you will find beautiful Lake Garda, which is great for hours of swimming and sunbathing, as well as lots of spectacular water attractions. The beautiful town of Peschiera is not too far away or take the train to Verona or slightly further to the beautiful city of Venice.

I Pini at Rome, Tuscany

Dog friendly holiday parks 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.

Le Capanne at Bibbona, Tuscany

Dog friendly holiday 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.

Il Collaccio at Castelvecchio di preci, Tuscany

Dog friendly holiday parks in Tuscany

The location of this park will take your breath away. Set in the tranquil Umbrian countryside with steeply sloping meadows and its wooded hillsides this really is a haven for relaxation. The on park facilities continue this theme with an excellent restaurant serving locally produced salami and tasty pizzas cook in a traditional wood oven. Lovely panoramic views of the lush valley to Preci and the peaks beyond blend with the classic rural countryside with green fields and Cypress trees wherever you look.

Valle Romantica at Lake Maggiore, Italian Lakes

Dog friendly holiday 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.

Fornella at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

Dog friendly holiday 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.

Weekend at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

Dog friendly holiday parks in Italian Lakes

Keeping your children occupied all holiday long, Weekend is a friendly, well maintained park with lots of organised activities, including a busy animation and sports programme in high season. The park provides excellent pools and sunbathing terraces that enjoy delightful views of the lake and surrounding mountains, with an atmospheric bar and restaurant that is perfect for enjoying those long, balmy evenings. Weekend is close to the beautiful town of Salò and the many other colourful resorts and villages that are scattered along Lake Garda's delightful shore.

Marina di Venezia at Punta Sabbioni, Adriatic Coast

Dog friendly holiday 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.

Norcenni Girasole Club at Figline Valdarno, Tuscany

Dog friendly holiday parks in Tuscany

Norcenni Girasole Club is a steeply terraced park with some fairly high pitches; it therefore enjoys panoramic views of the rolling Tuscan hills that surround it. There is always something to do here, from relaxing in the terrace bar to plunging into the large pool with its exciting water slide or you may prefer to use the superb spa complex with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and massage. For energetic families there are games, competitions, cookery courses and even an underground disco (in high season). The park's location between the beautiful old cities of Florence and Siena mean the park owners can organise low cost excursions that make it easy for you to enjoy the delights of Tuscany.

Rio Vantone at Lake Idro, Italian Lakes

Dog friendly holiday parks in Italian Lakes

An ideal place for relaxing or as a base for exploring the countryside and nearby towns this park is located on Lake Idro, one of the smaller Italian lakes, west of Lake Garda, and offers superb views of the surrounding area. As motorboats are not permitted the lake it is perfect for windsurfing or swimming. Just 1km away you will find the small town of Crone or you can use the park's own restaurant, bar and shop. East of Idro is an enormous natural area that extends right to the western shores of Lake Garda; and to the North of the lake is the mountainous province of Trentino or Alt'Adige.

Altomincio Family Park at Sirmione, Italian Lakes

Dog friendly holiday 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.

Park Albatros at San Vincenzo, Tuscany

Dog friendly holiday parks in Tuscany

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.

Butterfly at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

Dog friendly holiday parks 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.

Rosselba le Palme at Elba, Corsica

Dog friendly holiday parks 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.

Marina di Venezia at Punta Sabbioni, Adriatic Coast

Dog friendly holiday parks 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.

Park Albatros at San Vincenzo, Tuscany

Dog friendly holiday parks 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.