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.

Ville Degli Uliviv at Elba, Corsica

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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.

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.

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.

Adriano at Punta Marina Terme, Adriatic Coast

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An authentic, typically Italian park with a great location close to a broad sandy beach and with Roman Ravenna's mosaics and museums on the doorstep. Why not round off lazy days beside the pool or beach with an evening stroll into town for a cappuccino or gelato. Kids will love a day out at Mirabialandia theme park near Rimini.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Cisano/San Vito at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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Just outside the small village of Cisano di Bardolino you will find this attractive park on the shores of Lake Garda. Set back from the lake the park shares facilities with Cisano, an adjacent park, including a lakeside beach, access via an underpass. SanVito has a small pool, but Cisano has a large pool complex, restaurant and bar which are available for your use. From mid May a lively animation programme provides games and competitions for all the family as well as fortnightly outdoor discos.

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.

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.

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.

San Francesco at Caorle, Adriatic Coast

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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.

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.