The 8 best campsites in Maremma

From just south of Pisa to Porto Ercole, the Maremma or Costa d'Argento is a roughly 250-kilometre tract of rugged coastline. It is a quiet area with historic towns, well-kept vineyards, and sandy beaches. While Florence may see a spike in tourism throughout the summer, the Italians opt to spend their time in Maremma. The Maremma coast is one of Europe's best-kept secrets.

For your convenience, we've reviewed the top 8 campsites in Maremma, on the Tuscan coast, to help you get ready for your camping vacation.

Camping Village Rocchette is a campsite on the Tuscan coast for people looking for a glamping vacation with access to the beach, which is only 600 meters away. The private beach with umbrellas and sun lounges is fee-based, and seats are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a free beach just next to it. The campsite also provides an electric shuttle service to the most beautiful beach, Spiaggia delle Rocchette, an inlet protected from the wind.

Santapomata, another lovely beach, is a private beach that may be reserved. It offers guests umbrellas and sun loungers.

Rocchette Camping Village is suitable for a family holiday on the Maremma coast. The entertainment crew is in charge of entertaining both children and adults. What can you expect? Adults can participate in aqua gym or dance in swimming pool programmes, while live music, dancing, and other entertainment from a weekly schedule are available in the evening. Children aged 5 to 12 will attend morning, afternoon, and evening programmes during the day.

Rocchette Camping Village promotes an active vacation. Outdoor workout area, sup, canoe, pedalo rentals, cycling and mountain bike paths in the area, padel and beach tennis or volleyball, tennis, and table tennis are just a few of the activities available. Practitioners of these sports will keep active during their holiday, while others can attempt to discover an activity they enjoy.

Mama Restaurant & Bar is well-liked by both campers and visitors. Mediterranean food with Tuscan specialities, with a fondness for basic ingredients, is part of their repertoire. Don't let it deceive you into believing it lacks a dining experience. Visitors praise dishes like pizza, pasta, and fish, as well as matching wines, and also customer-oriented service and hospitality. Mama Restaurant's food and atmosphere have garnered several repeat customers. There are meal options for vegetarians, vegans, and persons with allergies. The restaurant is family-friendly, with high chairs for toddlers and a children's menu. The restaurant and its amenities are wheelchair accessible.

Bungalows, glamping tents, and camping sites all mix in with the Mediterranean greenery and are situated in the shade. Bungalows come in a variety of sizes and are ideal for couples, small or large families, and groups of friends. These rooms are outfitted with everything that makes them seem like a home.

Glamping lodges on the Tuscan coast are pet-friendly vacation rentals. 

Camping Village Rocchette is great for beach camping. The nearest village is 7 kilometres away, and there are bike trails that connect to it, making it simple to explore the area.

Thursdays are market days in Grosseto, a city 30 km away. The market sells a variety of items ranging from food to clothes.

Book your stay at Camping Village Rocchette.

Vallicella Glamping Resort offers the best glamping experience on Tuscany's Maremma coast. Glamping is about having an open-air holiday with a sense of freedom while maintaining the basic conveniences, and the campsite has 13 distinct glamping tents to offer, accommodating between 2 and 6 people. Safari tents that most closely resemble camping, Coco Sweet, larger Lodges, or unique double-floor Air Dreamers - the decision is yours.

For a romantic glamping trip, Vallicella Glamping Resort is ideal. Couples seeking a romantic getaway that includes camping but also features comfort, relaxation, and a dash of glamour will enjoy looking out upon the Tuscan countryside from the terrace of their glamping accommodation. All of the Vacanze col Cuore glamping spots are in prestigious areas of Italy, including Tuscany, Lake Garda, and Lake Idro. They host wedding receptions frequently.

In the Vallicella Glamping Resort, there's no reason to skip out on activities over the holidays. In addition to offering bike rentals, the campsite has bike trails that allow guests to explore the nearby cities of Piombino and Porto Santo Stefano, from which they may take a ferry to explore the islands of Elba and Giglio. Horseback riding and water activities are available if you're not a cyclist.

The restaurant at the Vallicella Glamping Resort serves up an international menu that includes grilled meat and seafood meals, regional specialities from Maremma and Italy, and delicious pizzas baked in our wood pizza oven. Dinner is served either within the restaurant or on a panoramic terrace with a view of the valley where you may marvel at stunning sunsets. While doing so, you can remain close to your kids in the playground's immediate vicinity.

When the hanging light garlands are ignited in the evening, the outside terrace is transformed into a cosy dining area.

Additionally, the campsite offers a winery where visitors can stop by at any time to sample wines.

Book your stay at Vallicella Glamping Resort.

In the Discovery series, Club del Sole provides a special kind of lodging. For a cutting-edge experience, it features an exquisite and contemporary design. The most effective way to utilize outdoor vacations is with bright, affordable rentals. Large French doors, ample natural light, and 16.5 square metres of space are all features of their construction. 

The campsite consistently received compliments on its entertainment and family-friendly amenities. The fact that the children could choose between the swimming pool and the sea, as well as the animation programme, delighted the guests. There are two pools at the campsite. Two swimming pools, one of which is a semi-Olympic pool for adults, while the other is a shallow pool for children that is manned by lifeguards. There are jacuzzis and a solarium close to the pool. A fantastic approach to combine leisure time and water activities. And if you become hungry, there is a snack bar with American-style fast food, sandwiches, ice cream, and refreshing drinks.

Tuscan and other Italian delicacies may be enjoyed at the restaurant and pizzeria at Orbetello Camping Village. The restaurant will satisfy everyone's taste buds with a variety of options on the menu for both adults and kids. In keeping with their Italian heritage, the chefs love cooking. Meat, fish, wood-fired pizzas, and delicious desserts. Food may be taken in one's rental, at the table during an evening's entertainment, or on the terrace while soaking in the beautiful outdoor air.

A professional animation team on-site keeps visitors entertained with sports, games, and a kids' club throughout the day and invites them to dance, karaoke, and show at night.

Book your stay at Orbetello Family Camping Village - Club del Sole.

This is how one initially perceives Camping Village Santapomata: a camping village situated in a charming pine village only a few metres from the beach. A closer inspection reveals opulent bungalows, cutting-edge mobile homes, eco-chic glamping tents, and a variety of motorhome, caravan, or tent spaces.

Every type of possibility for participating in watersports is available at the Santapomata Camping Village. The nearby campsite, to which there is a daily shuttle service, provides visitors with the chance to rent boats and receive instruction in watersports such as canoeing, kiteboarding, sailing, and other activities.

Those who don't like water sports can also go on hikes, ride bicycles and mountain bikes on the numerous designated trails nearby, play padel, or play beach tennis.

Both lunch and dinner are served at the recently opened restaurant. Large panoramic windows on the first floor provide for an expansive view, while the second floor is roofless and offers a magnificent dining experience beneath the stars. Grill, à la carte menu items include traditional Maremma and Tuscan cuisine ranging from meat to delectable fish, as well as mouthwatering pizza that is prepared and served in the evening. Full board, half board, reservation, and takeaway options are all available.

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Direct access to the private beach is available to guests at the campsite, which is situated right on the water. For families seeking camping vacations by the sea in Tuscany, the beautiful length of the sea that overlooks the Tuscan islands ensures water that is certified to be clean and safe. A historic pine forest can be seen close to the beach. For vacations when you want to enjoy the water and other activities, clean seas and fresh air here are perfect. Active vacationers can make use of the campsite's brand-new SUPs, windsurfing, sailing, and courses. During a pause in the activities, the beach bar is open to provide drinks and snacks.

You're not a fan of water sports? Additionally offered are tours, bike rentals, and hiking. Finding new pathways, slopes, and secret coves will be aided by a hiking guide. The length and guests' physical capabilities of the trails vary.

The campsite's bike station hires out all different kinds of bikes for both adults and kids, as well as provides guided excursions with paths for all bike types and fitness levels.

Snack bar, half board, and full board meals are available at Mama Restaurant. There are also a la carte and takeout options. The cuisine primarily consists of Neapolitan pizzeria and Tuscan specialities. There is also a respectable option for vegetarians and those with allergies.

Additionally, the Mama restaurant offers a variety of north and southerly wines, with a focus on Tuscan and regional options. The meals include tegemata, which is cooked and served right in the pan, and calamarata, which is pasta in the shape of a squid.

The campsite has over 50 years of history of camping offering peaceful and pleasant holidays. Moreover, everyone’s privacy is valued, therefore, pitches are separated by hedges and fenced areas. Some of the pitches contain satellite TV connections. If you’re looking for camping holidays with pets in Maremma, Camping Maremma Sans Souci welcomes pets on their camping pitches.

Book your stay at Camping Maremma Sans Souci.

This family camping town with direct sea access is situated on a peaceful Tuscan coast near national parks. The air is lovely with pine trees and a sea breeze. Part of the Club del Sole camping company, which is noted for its high-end sites with the most modern facilities and accommodations. Stella del Mare Family Camping Village caters to family vacations. The day of the family vacation begins with breakfast, and the campsite has prepared a bookable option of Hotel Formula that guarantees a calm breakfast period between 7.30 am and 10 am. The day may be spent relaxing and enjoying the sun and sea. The beach of Rocchette is about 30 meters away. Golden sand, warm water, and a sea breeze. The campsite also has three various depth swimming pools where everyone from babies to bigger children to adults may enjoy splashing about with a view of the sea.

There is more to Stella del Mare than just water. Children can join the mini club and participate in activities, contests, and dancing. Parents may enjoy their vacations from childcare by entrusting their children to the skilled animation team.

Feel free to participate in family-friendly sporting activities such as aqua gym, hydro bike, and Zumba. Holidays are not an excuse to abandon an active lifestyle; hence, yoga is provided to maintain those muscles awake and stretchy.

Dances, performances, and award ceremonies for those who achieved the most during the day keep the party going late into the night.

Restaurant-pizzeria is ready to provide excellent dishes to be enjoyed on the veranda for family dinners.

Book your stay at Stella del Mare Family Camping Village - Club del Sole.

This campsite has almost 50 years of history and began as a family business with a restaurant run by the proprietors and the first pitches that attracted Italian and German holidaymakers. Years later, when the grandkids took over their grandparents' legacy, they renamed it and enlarged it into what it is today. Your vacation in the lovely Maremma at Camping Village Baia Azzurra will become part of the history that the campsite can teach you if you let it.

Baia Azzurra in Castiglione della Pescaia will make your vacation exciting. In Tuscany, enjoy the open air on the beach in your tent, camper, RV, or one of the bungalows or apartments. After you've had your fill of the sun, sea, and swimming pools, it's time to immerse yourself in Maremma's heritage: natural and archaeological monuments, cultural attractions, wine and cuisine tours, art towns, and medieval villages.

Like the rest of Tuscany, Maremma is a fantastic wine tourist destination. There are various wineries in the area surrounding Baia Azzurra. Choose a daily trip that includes sampling and purchasing goods at one of them within a 40-kilometre radius. Similarly, eating is vital, and the campsite's restaurant provides traditional Maremma cuisine as well as good local wines. During your stay, cooks will prepare wonderful cuisine using local and seasonal foods, fresh bread, pizza, and handmade desserts.

Breakfast alone, half board, and full board menu options are available. A suitable menu will be prepared for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone with food intolerances and allergies. There is a particular menu for children that caters to any diet while also helping them enjoy meals. Guests with babies will discover bottle heaters, food heaters, electric kettles, and other goods to help them care for their little ones.

A private big and sandy beach is only a short walk away from the camping area amid the thick Maremma foliage. The water is shallow along the beach, making it excellent for swimming, especially for children under the supervision of lifeguards. This is also an excellent location for lengthy walks. The beach has a fee-based section with umbrellas and sun loungers, but the remainder of the beach is free to use. Guests that are hungry can visit the beach bar.

If the sea isn't enough, there are two swimming pools, one for children and one for adults, as well as a jacuzzi. Swimming pools are flanked by sun loungers with umbrellas, so all that's left to do is swim or rest on the sun deck.

Book your stay at Camping Village Baia Azzurra.

Camping Village Il Fontino is an eco-friendly and self-sustaining campsite on the Maremma coast near the Tuscan sea. This lovely region is close to the medieval village of Scarlino Il Fontino. Il Fontino, located at a short distance from the shore, has a water source on the campsite. This campsite also employs renewable energy and has zero emissions. By staying, you will be participating in a more sustainable lifestyle close to some of the best beaches on the Maremma coast and the Golfo di Follonica.

A free shuttle service connects Il Mamai Beach to the campsite. Because of the gradual slope of the sea, the water is shallow, with the pine forest in the back making it a perfect place for families with small children to spend the day enjoying the water and picnicking amid the scenery. The private beach is also accessible, with parking and beach equipment available for use for a charge.

Cala Violina, the pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea, is also close and is located in a natural park.

Chef Massimo is the operator of the historic restaurant. Its origins date back to the 1700s and have always catered to travellers. The structure remained unchanged throughout the years, and meals may be eaten on the terrace with a sense of history. The restaurant's major concentration is on fish dishes, the most popular of which is "Soccio." The pool bar is housed inside the atmospheric former stables. The cuisine and menu options are praised by visitors.

Book your stay at Camping Il Fontino.