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.

Ca'Savio at Treporti, Adriatic Coast

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Ca'Savio offers two pool complexes that have plenty of room for swimming or simply splashing around, which close during siesta. One complex has six pools in an attractive pine wood setting to the rear of the park and is opposite the bar and restaurant. In addition to the superb beach there is a busy programme of activities for all ages. There is direct access to the long sandy beach from the park where you can hire pedalos, swim or enjoy the sun. The delights of Venice are only a boat ride away when you tire of the sun and sea.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Camping Butterfly at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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This is a superb location for young families, children will have fun in the small playground and there is even a separate swimming pool just for them. Soak up the relaxed atmosphere either at the pool, on the attractive terrace of the bar and restaurant, or on your pitch. There is a lively entertainment programme during July and August, where the friendly staff organise dance classes and children's activities during the day, and shows at night. This is an area which begs discovery. Take one of the lake steamers from Peschiera del Garda and explore the many delights that this beautiful area has to offer.

Camping Eden at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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With shade provided from the hot sun by gnarled olive and cypress trees, this is an idyllic setting in which to unwind and relax. While away the hours at the lakeside beach and jetty; the clear waters are ideal for swimming, windsurfing or canoeing. Children will love the small water chute at the pool complex, and there is a second swimming pool and waterslide, plus a snack bar at the top of the site. The large terrace of the bar and restaurant offers a commanding lake view and is the ideal location to relax with a delicious Italian pizza and ice cream.

La Rocca at Del Garda, Italian Lakes

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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.

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 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!

Camping le Capanne at Bibbona, Tuscany

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Camping le Capanne is an excellent choice for a relaxing family holiday. Ideally located in the heart of Tuscany, just a mile from the nearest beach, life here centres around the ivy clad bar and restaurant, housed in a converted Tuscan barn. Welcome shade is provided by tall pine, olive and eucalyptus trees, or you can cool off in the lagoon style pool. Surrounded by a large, grassy sunbathing area and with a hidden waterslide, it is sure to be a hit. There is a wealth of activities available on site, from a popular soccer school and children's club for the little ones, to exercise classes and entertainment for the whole family. While the nearby road and railway line make this an ideal base from which to explore.

Marina d'Erba Rossa at Ghisonaccia, Corsica

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A palm fringed swimming pool only a step away from its own sandy beach or the welcoming waters of the Mediterranean sea. Corsica is nicknamed 'the island of the beauty' and at this parc you have all you need to appreciate the splendour of this holiday haven. With its luxuriant Mediterranean vegetation and dramatic mountain views competing with the sea for your attention, this park is a paradise for the senses. But there's much to keep the energetic occupied too with an enthusiastic animation team organising games and excursions both on park and off.

Camping San Francesco at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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Relax with a cooling drink at the poolside bar, before heading to the beach to soak up the sunshine, there is direct access from site. This is an ideal site for those looking for an active holiday. There are plenty of sporting activities to suit all ages, including volleyball, basketball and football, as well as water sports on the lake. Enjoy a delicious evening meal on the terrace of the welcoming restaurant.

Pra Delle Torri at Caorle, Adriatic Coast

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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.

Sole di Sari at Solenzara, Corsica

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Sole Di Sari is the perfect base for exploring the marvels of the island with the fabulous Bonifacio a short drive away. This modern parc has had a great lagoon pool with whirlpools built recently. Perfect for relaxing and unwinding.

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.

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 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.

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.