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 watersports.

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

Pra Delle Torri at Caorle, Adriatic Coast

Caravan parks close to watersports in Adriatic Coast

The pool complex at Prá Delle Torri is definitely one of the most spectacular in Europe, with a first class array of swimming pools, waterslides and children's pools. There's also direct access to a compact beach with all kinds of water sports on offer, as well as an 18 hole golf course that offers a 40% reduction on green fees. Situated on the Northern Coast of the Adriatic, between Venice and Trieste, Prá Delle Torri is also an ideal base for touring. The quaint Venetian style fishing town of Caorle with its attractive centre is nearby, while the popular resort of Jesolo is just half an hour's drive away.

El Bahira at San Vito Capo, Sicily

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

El Bahira at San Vito Capo, Sicily

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Butterfly at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Camping Piantelle at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

Caravan parks close to watersports in Italian Lakes

The perfect choice for a holiday in the sun on the south-western banks of Lake Garda, Piantelle boasts direct access to its own private 250m beach. The presence of a private jetty, slipway and mooring buoys will not be missed by boating enthusiasts. This park is perfect for water sports or those seeking a tranquil holiday by the lake. Lake Garda's Premier boat service is a short walk away in Moniga harbour. Piantelle is split by a tiny residential road but it still offers excellent facilities including a bar, restaurant and pizzeria.

Isuledda at Sardinia, Sardinia

Caravan parks close to watersports in Sardinia

With a lively entertainment programme for all ages, this friendly park is also within easy reach of the island's many scenic and sporting attractions. With archery, aerobics, beach volleyball and plenty of entertainment on offer in July and August, this park is great for teenagers. There is even a disco at the far end of the park which goes on until late (noise can sometimes be heard). The park's piano bar and restaurant are a popular way to relax at the end of an active day, or you can always walk or cycle the 3km to the centre of the delightful little port of Cannigione.

Rosselba le Palme at Elba, Corsica

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Ville Degli Uliviv at Elba, Corsica

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

San Francesco at Caorle, Adriatic Coast

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Sant'Angelo at Cavallino, Adriatic Coast

Caravan parks close to watersports in Adriatic Coast

The outstanding pool complex is undoubtedly the main focus of Sant Angelo Village; with waterslides, quiet areas and even a snack bar. There are a wide range of amenities on site; from the mini market and pizzeria through to a newsagents and ice cream parlour. Throughout the season the park's animateurs organise activities such as beach volleyball, football tournaments and even windsurfing and sailing days and there are bikes, boats and a range of water sports equipment available for hire, not to mentiuon organised crusies excursions and tours.

Eden at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

Caravan parks close to watersports in Italian Lakes

A haven for all water sports enthusiasts, Eden is set on a steeply terraced hillside and enjoys spectacular lakeside views. Less than a kilometre away, you can windsurf, water-ski, sail a dinghy or paddle a canoe from the beaches at Salò or Baia del Vento. For the more leisurely the easily accessible little lakeside beach is perfect for swimming and sunbathing or you can use the first class pool facilities. Alternatively you can simply relax with a glass of wine whilst admiring the surrounding scenery. The pretty lakeside town of Portese, with its lake ferry that can take you to Gardaland, a superb fun park which is ideal for the whole family, is nearby.

Rio Vantone at Lake Idro, Italian Lakes

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Camping Del Garda at Peschiera, Italian Lakes

Caravan parks close to watersports in Italian Lakes

You will find Del Garda close to Peschiera town centre yet it is surrounded by parkland. With organised water sports on the beach; four pools, including a children's pools, a busy animation programme and a children's playground; this park is ideal for those who like to stay busy on holiday. If that is not enough you can enjoy tennis, volleyball, aerobics, aqua-aerobics and lake fishing; alternatively for the more relaxed of you there is plenty of shade available around the pool area, as well as sunbathing space. The bar, restaurant and supermarket cater for most of your needs however, should you wish to get out and about many local attractions including the 'Gardaland Theme Park' and 'Caneva World Watermark' are within easy reach.

Fornella at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Cavallino at Cavallino, Adriatic Coast

Caravan parks close to watersports in Adriatic Coast

This is a small and friendly park with a very relaxed atmosphere. With plenty to see and do the small pitches are unlikely to be a problem. The sandy beach is so close, many people choose to swim and sunbathe there, especially as the sea is calm and safe for children and there's a life-guard on duty throughout the entire season; the park has its own swimming pool so the choice is yours to make. There is also a tempting restaurant on park, offering a choice of Italian dishes but taking exceptional pride in the quality of their home-made pizzas. Beyond the park, there are too many excursions to mention, with ageless Venice and the beautiful little islands of Torcello and Murano all within easy reach.

Baia Domizia at Lazio, Tuscany

Caravan parks close to watersports in Tuscany

Enjoying a magnificent coastal setting just north of the Bay of Naples, Baia Domizia is close to all of the region's most famous sights. It offers a superb combination of sea, sand and sightseeing. With views of the nearby mountains, nestled within a pine forest, the pitches enjoy lots of shade from the midday sun. The park is attractively planted with flowers and shrubs and offers good facilities with a large supermarket, shops and restaurant all at the park's centre. In addition to the nice beach that adjoins the park, there is also a good sized pool and children's pool. For the more energetic there is a discotheque nearby, which can be heard from the park until the early hours. Regular sightseeing excursions are available.

Garden Paradiso at Cavallino, Adriatic Coast

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Park Albatros at San Vincenzo, Tuscany

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Baia Blu La Tortuga at Sardinia, Sardinia

Caravan parks close to watersports in Sardinia

Baia Blu Tortuga lies on Sardinia's Northern coast, with golden sands and clear blue waters to one side and 17,000 square kilometres of fragrant pine forest to the other. The surrounding pines mean pitches offer plenty of shade, but they can also be small. Baia Blu also features a popular restaurant, as well as a lively bar that is perfect for those long balmy evenings. There is a disco nearby, which can be heard from the parc. You will also find yourself close to the delightful hamlet of Vignola sul Mare and ideally placed to explore the many secluded coves and long bays of golden white sand which typify the stunning Sardinian coastline. For beaches, there is nowhere better than Stintino, just 1 hour away.

Union Lido at Cavallino, Adriatic Coast

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.