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.

Camping Village Portofelice at Caorle, Venice

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Camping Village Portofelice has direct access through a pine forest to a private sandy beach. Tall pine trees provide shade over the grassy pitches, and mature hedges and flowers line the roads throughout the site. Relax at the spacious pool complex with its four pools, two jacuzzis and wide sun terrace, or a short walk through the pine forest leads you to the private golden sandy beach. Here, you will find a whole host of activities, including pedaloes to hire, but if you want to simply unwind, this is the perfect spot. Back on site, the animation team run a packed programme of events, which will particularly appeal to young children. Enjoy a meal in the welcoming bar and restaurant, where the mouth-watering menu includes locally caught seafood.

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.

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.

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.

Union Lido at Cavallino, Adriatic Coast

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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.

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.

Residence Village at Venice, Venice

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Shaded by mature pine trees, this is the perfect location for a relaxing family holiday. At the centre of site is the pool complex including a lagoon style swimming pool and children's pool, with large sunbathing terrace, jacuzzi, small children's waterslide. The campsite has direct access to a long gently shelving sandy beach, perfect for lazing away long afternoons while the children enjoy building sandcastles. There is an excellent animation programme for adults and children alike, including live music, sports competitions and children's discos. In the evening relax and enjoy a meal at the welcoming campsite restaurant where the home made pizzas are the house speciality.

Waikiki at Lido di Jesolo, Adriatic Coast

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A wide variety of facilities are available at this park; chose from a swimming pool, pizzeria restaurant, supermarket/bazaar, play area, bike hire and even a fully equipped fitness centre. The entertainment provided here ranges from swimming lessons, fun games and competitions to Italian courses on request. Lido de Jesolo is nearby with an excellent range of shops, cafes and restaurants. Venice is just a boat ride away as well as the historical cities of Padua and Vicenza. Cortellazzo, a small fishing village, is nearby where you can get fresh fish every day or visit the weekly market.

Camping Marina di Venezia at Venice, Venice

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The pitches on Camping Marina di Venezia are set amongst the shade of pine trees, away from the main facilities. At the centre of the site is the fabulous pool complex, there is an Olympic sized pool plus large children's pool with fountains, surrounded by a sun terrace. If you are feeling active, there are plenty of facilities to keep you amused, including sports competitions organised by the campsite staff. As evening falls, wander along the site's beachside promenade, where you will find a choice of shops, bars and restaurants.

Rosselba le Palme at Elba, Corsica

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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.

Sant Angelo Village at Cavallino, Venetian Riviera

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Sant Angelo's location is undoubtedly heaven sent with an immaculately kept forest and a fragrant rose garden flanking the famous Lido sands. Undoubtedly lively, there's a host of organised entertainment to keep your little angels amused but with an altogether more compact feel to some of its Venetian neighbours.

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.

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.

Pra'delle Torri at Caorle, Venice

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There are plenty of activities to keep everyone amused at Pra' delle Torri, including an 18 hole golf course (handicap certificate required). The grassy pitches, surrounded by small hedges, are situated in a quieter part of the lively site, where there is also plenty of opportunity to relax. At the heart of the site is the superb pool complex. The lagoon style pool and waterslides will be enjoyed by children of all ages, and there is also a separate Olympic sized pool. In the evenings, the main square comes alive there is a weekly street market, plus a superb animations programme that will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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.

San Francesco Village at Caorle, Venetian Riviera

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Wonderful water fun abounds with slide pools, water fountains and swimming for the sporty, not to mention the gentle waves of the Adriatic which might also tempt you. There's plenty of sports action too from archery to windsurfing and the cobbled streets of Caorle offer a glimpse of a typical Venetian fishing port from centuries ago.

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.

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.

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!