Pitchup.com has selected a selection of Italy’s best campsites as the perfect way to discover Italian food and wines! The platform for booking outdoor European vacations has chosen campsites from northern Piedmont down to the sunny island of Sicily.
Cascina Ballarin
Cascina Ballarin. A campsite in Piedmont
Cascina Ballarin is a family-friendly facility located next to a vineyard where guests can be assured of finding great food and wine tastings. A short drive away the villages of Barolo and La Morra are part of Piedmont's UNESCO Langhe-Roero e Monferrato wine region. Guests can learn about winemaking techniques and are invited to work on the vines in spring and summer as well as the fall harvest. Beyond wine, they can take an exciting helicopter tour or visit the town of Alba, which is just 15 minutes away. Food? Prepare it yourself or let yourself be pampered in the many nearby restaurants and trattorias which dish up wonderful local specialties.
Camping Giglio
Camping Giglio. A campsite in Lombardy
Camping Giglio, overlooking the romantic shores of Lake Garda and only an hour's drive from the city of Brescia, has breathtaking views and the tranquility typical of a small lakeside resort. Campers can discover great local foods and traditional products such as Lombardy’s famous cured meats. On site there is also a barbecue area as well as bicycles to rent, and horse riding in a local equestrian school. 
Gelindo dei Magredi
Gelindo dei Magredi. A campsite in Friuli Venezia Giulia
At Gelindo dei Magredi guests find themselves in a beautiful farmhouse in a stunning natural setting near Pordenone. The campsite is dog friendly with spacious outdoor areas and typical local flavours in the on-site restaurant. There are cooking classes (also for children!) horse or carriage rides and, just a 15 minute walk away the charming Torrente Meduna lake. 
Tenuta di Montaioncino
Tenuta di Montaioncino. A campsite in Tuscany
Tenuta di Montaioncino is a farm in a vineyard just 45 minutes from Florence. Located five minutes from the village of Pozzale, and ten minutes from Empoli’s railway station, campers will find many vineyards, estates and wine cellars in the vicinity. The Tenuta Forconi, which is just ten minutes by car from Montaioncino, holds great wine tastings and vineyard visits for a complete journey from vine to wine. And, of course, it is possible to buy the wines and olive oil produced on the estate.
Il Giardino degli Elfi. A campsite in Umbria
Guests at Il Giardino degli Elfi stay in a traditional Umbrian farmhouse set in wonderful gardens, with the towns of Assisi, Trevi and Spello just a few kilometers away. The on-site restaurant specializes in Umbrian cuisine. At the Giardino degi Elfi bicycles are complimentary and the lush gardens are ideal for leisurely walks or relaxing with a good book. The amenities include bathrooms with free hot showers, disabled facilities, a coin-operated washing machine, and free wifi.
Agriturismo Vultaggio. A farmhouse in Sicily
Agriturismo Vultaggio is a farm run by the same family for four generations. Just 20 minutes from the port of Trapani, visitors can enjoy fresh local produce, pristine beaches, mountain trails, and archaeological treasures. The safari tents have private bathrooms, kitchenettes and covered verandas and the campsite has a wellness center with a hot tub, Turkish bath, massages and beauty treatments. For a true taste of Sicily in the restaurant there are wines from the family vineyard, honey and traditional local products.
