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 watersports.

Perfect for families, couples and groups, holiday parks in Italy that are close to watersports offer mobile home (static caravan) and camping that will work for all budgets. Of course, caravan parks in Italy that are close to watersports have excellent facilities including swimming pools, covered and heated pools, restaurants, bars and Internet WiFi.

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.

Altomincio Family Park at Sirmione, Italian Lakes

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Enjoy the Italian lifestyle to its fullest and have a delicious cappuccino by the restaurant at the start of the day and then enjoy a freshly baked pizza as the sun goes down. Enjoy some of the many day time activities on offer or just laze about and soak up the sunshine. Amazing swimming pools with superb slides provide fun for all the family, plus there's also a cinema and various sport and playing fields. Beautiful Lake Garda is only 7km away, which is great for hours of swimming and sunbathing, as well as lots of spectacular water attractions. Take the train to Verona or slightly further to the beautiful city of Venice.

Butterfly at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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The owners of Butterfly take great pride in their park; this can be seen as soon as you arrive. The pool area is surrounded by palm trees and offers a family pool as well as a separate play pool for children. Rounding off a fun packed day is easy in the bar and restaurant with its relaxed ambience. A small manmade beach on the lakeside is close by and Peschiera has many Renaissance buildings and gardens and is a short walk from the park. From there Verona is a 25 minute train journey.

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.

Weekend at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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Keeping your children occupied all holiday long, Weekend is a friendly, well maintained park with lots of organised activities, including a busy animation and sports programme in high season. The park provides excellent pools and sunbathing terraces that enjoy delightful views of the lake and surrounding mountains, with an atmospheric bar and restaurant that is perfect for enjoying those long, balmy evenings. Weekend is close to the beautiful town of Salò and the many other colourful resorts and villages that are scattered along Lake Garda's delightful shore.

Camping Piantelle at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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The site has direct access to a beach and jetty where the crystal waters are ideal for swimming and canoeing. The shaded pitches, play areas, games room and separate children's pool make this an ideal location for young families. Relax with a book on the spacious sun terrace by the swimming pool, or join in with the organised aqua aerobics classes. As evening falls; relax and enjoy a meal at the Vinessa restaurant where the mouth-watering menu includes a wide range of traditional Italian pizzas and pasta dishes.

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.

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.

Valle Gaia at Cecina, Tuscany

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Valle Gaia is a small holiday park situated in the ancient hilltop villages. It has four modern, outdoor pools, with two for the family and two just for kids. If you are looking for an active family holidays there?s a range of activities including cycle hire and tennis, as well as kids clubs. If you are wanting to try real Italian produce, Valle Gaia has a well-stocked delicatessen while the traditional pizzeria will serve a slice of authentic Italy. Beyond the holiday park you can go horse riding or surfing at the beach.

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 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.

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.

Rio Vantone at Lake Idro, Italian Lakes

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An ideal place for relaxing or as a base for exploring the countryside and nearby towns this park is located on Lake Idro, one of the smaller Italian lakes, west of Lake Garda, and offers superb views of the surrounding area. As motorboats are not permitted the lake it is perfect for windsurfing or swimming. Just 1km away you will find the small town of Crone or you can use the park's own restaurant, bar and shop. East of Idro is an enormous natural area that extends right to the western shores of Lake Garda; and to the North of the lake is the mountainous province of Trentino or Alt'Adige.

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.

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.

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.

Sant'Angelo Village at Sant'Angelo Village, Venice and Adriatic

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Sant'Angelo Village is an exciting, active campsite with lots to keep the whole family happy. Just a short walk from site is the lively resort of Cavallino, where you?ll find a great selection of bars and restaurants, perfect for sampling some authentic Italian food. There is also direct access to the beach, where you can try your hand at water sports and even sailing lessons. From here, you can also explore some great cycle routes along the coast. The site has an amazing pool complex, complete with heated children?s pool, two super and three smaller water slides. Adults and children will both love the busy entertainment programme, which includes sports competitions and pool activities throughout the day. And in the evening why not enjoy a relaxing drink at the poolside bar.

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.

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.

Fornella at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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Popular with young families, Fornella is a friendly, family-run park with English speaking owners. Providing the perfect setting for drinks and meals the excellent restaurant, bar and pizzeria overlooks the lake, the park also has two good pools, including a children's pool. Set alongside an olive grove, this is a superb park for enjoying the lake; bathe in its cool waters or simply relax and soak up the sun. A short drive away you will San Felice del Benaco or if you prefer 'Gardaland', a superb fun park which is ideal for the whole family is a little further to drive.