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.

Mediterraneo at Cavallino-Treporti, Adriatic Coast

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The most notable feature of this high quality park is the imaginative pool complex, which closes during siesta, and is complete with an attractive terraced bar where discos and dances are held. The first class restaurant can provide you with an excellent meal. A windsurfing school is available just off the park's lovely private beach along with many other activities making this park the choice for families of both young children and teenagers. The ancient cities of Padova and Verona make great day trips and just a short drive away is the lively resort of Lido di Jesolo.

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.

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.

Union Lido at Venice, Venice

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Union Lido is a superb location for an active family holiday; with all the facilities that you could wish for, and direct access to a long and sandy beach. Relax in the shade of the tall pine trees at your pitch, before heading to one of the two fabulous lagoon style pools. Laze on the terrace and soak up the sunshine, while the children whizz down the waterslides, or relax on the sandy sunbathing area. The site runs an action packed animations programme and has an excellent choice of sporting facilities. There is a wide variety of bars and restaurants from which to choose and when you have dined, make the most of the warm evenings, by taking a stroll along the beachside promenade.

Garden Paradiso at Cavallino, Adriatic Coast

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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.

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.

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.

Sant'Angelo at Cavallino, Adriatic Coast

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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.

Marina di Venezia at Punta Sabbioni, Adriatic Coast

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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.

Camping Valle Gaia at Cecina, Tuscany

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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.

Le Pianacce at Castagneto Carducci, Tuscany

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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.

Pra Delle Torri at Caorle, Adriatic Coast

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This park offers a first class array of swimming pools, waterslides and children's pools. With direct access to a compact beach many water sports are on offer along with an 18 hole golf course that offers reduced green fees. The location of Pra Delle Torri makes it ideal for touring with the quaint Venetian style fishing village of Caorle nearby and just half an hour's drive away is the popular resort of Jesolo. With many shops and restaurants the tourist area of Bibione is close by along the coast.

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!

Baia Domizia at Lazio, Tuscany

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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.

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.

Camping Bella Italia at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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A hedge lined avenue winds through Camping Bella Itlalia, giving stunning views of the lake and mountains. At the centre is the pool complex a lagoon style pool and three small waterslides, surrounded by a large terrace, and complete with a poolside bar, perfect for a refreshing drink. Lakeside is a long, shingle beach and all manner of water sports hire pedaloes, canoes and windsurfers, or simply relax on the promenade for a spot of fishing. The lakeside restaurant is one of three on site; the terrace offers superb views of the lake, the perfect venue to end the day, while planning the activities for the next.

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.

Union Lido at Cavallino, Venetian Riviera

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A distinguished and undeniably impressive resort on the doorstep of Venice, with numerous bars, eateries, shops, entertainment and with a broad sandy beach to keep even the most discerning family constantly amused.

Fornella at San Felice del Benaco, Lake Garda

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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.

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.