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.

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.

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.

Marina di Venezia at Punta Sabbioni, Venetian Riviera

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Hemmed by a broad sweep of sandy beach which gently shelves into the sea, encircled by the fresh-scented shadows of tall pines, and within easy reach of sightseeing in splendid Venice, the location of this lively park leaves nothing to chance. Its fine facilities are equally well planned, forming a resort village in itself. The waterpark is something else!

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 Ca'Savio at Venice, Venice

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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.

Le Capanne at Bibbona, Tuscany

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Tonnaro at Sant'Antioco, Sardinia

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Camping Tonnara is a serene haven on the small island of Sant?Antioco, located off the south west coast of Sardinia. The site is small and peaceful with mature trees and hedges providing welcome shade from the hot sun. The facilities on site are excellent and include a bar, supermarket, restaurant, tennis and volleyball courts. The site has direct access to a lovely beach, which is part sand and part smooth rocks, set in a sheltered bay with beautifully calm crystal clear waters. Relax and watch the stunning sunsets at the on-site restaurant where you can sample delicious regional specialities on the panoramic terrace.

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.

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.

Camping Village Fabulous at Rome, Tuscany

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The park management is proud to supply a full and varied animation programme which makes this park an ideal holiday destination. There is much to do here with 2 tennis courts, 2 swimming pools and Rome on your doorstep. Situated10km from the coast with its beautiful beaches and the calm waters of the Tirrenean Sea, while on site there is an impressive range of facilities including a good restaurant and a well stocked mini market.

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.

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.

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.