Locations

Camping Sites / Wild Camping Spots

The following are campsites and wild camping spots we have found on our European travels so far. Some countries allow wild camping, others are not so foreword sighted. Check out the rules and regs for each country you visit, but don’t let it put you off trying your luck! We cannot be held responsible for co-ordinates, they are approximate and may vary with your GPS system.

FRANCE:

Wild camping is allowed in France and there are ample opportunities all over the country. Aires and campsites are common, municipal ones are the cheapest but the facilities vary.

Driving regulations the same as the rest of Europe.

Aire, Neuille Pont Pierre, Near Tours, Centre, France

N47,54744 E0,55152

Parking lot between police station and post office. Bordered by small park and woodland. Good facilities: Toilet, Water, Waste, Chemical Point. David found some campers had been using the parkland as a loo which was off-putting. Good for dog as there is outside space.

Aire, , Biscarosse, Near Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France

N44,43223 W1,16566

A paying Aire (€8/24 hours) next to Lac and under shade of trees. Fantastic location and facilities: Toilet, washing up area, water, waste and chemical point. This aire allows you to camp i.e. put up your awning and sit outside. Wonderful off road cycle and walking paths for surrounding area.

Aire, Port Vendres, Languedoc-Rousillon, France

N42,51778 E3,11375

An aire rammed with vans. Has toilet and access to beach. Loads of people parked outside on road as aire was full. 30 minute walk into town unless you cut across harbour base.

Wild camp, Near Rose Grotto, Dargilnan, Midi Pyrenees, France

N44°10.061′ E3°22.404′

Peaceful spot amongst trees and van was well hidden behind scrubland. Maybe wild boar nearby as heard growling noise at one point in night!

Site, Cote Sud, Millau, Midi Pyrenees, France

N44°06.147′ E3°05.449′

Unhelpful in an emergency. We had a bit of a drama and were both told they could not help us with any texts or phone calls to sort it out, in fact it was ‘our problem’ not what you expect when you are at a campsite!

Site, Compyere, Near Millau, Midi Pyrenees, France

Friendly staff, great riverside pitches. Cheap €15/night. Lovely village within walking distance. Close to Micropolis and Millau.

Wild Camp, Lacside (at nearby lake to Rodez)

N44°11.184′ E2°43.244′

35 motorhomers all parked up together (it was busy because Tour De France was passing through). Great birdlife and very peaceful setting.

Wild Camp near viewpoint

A popular wild camping spot (bits of loo paper about!) Very pretty walks with butterflies and prolific bird life. I would recommend heading up to view point as you can see the sea and various landmarks, just ignore the big communications centre.

Site, Pont Du Gard, Languedoc-Rousillon, France

La Sousta, http://www.lasousta.fr/

Adjacent to the Pont du Gard, a tree filled campsite with access to the river for swimming and canoeing. Saves €15 on parking at Pont du Gard for daytime visits and allows you to see the bridge at night.

Site, Nimes, Languedoc-Rousillon, France

La Bastide, http://www.camping-nimes.com/camping-nimes-en/camping-nimes-presentation.htm

Very reasonably priced with easy access by bicycle to Nimes town centre. No swimming pool on site though. Big sports centre next door with various activities on offer.

Site, Near Limoux, Midi Pyrenees, France

Airhotel, http://www.camping-grandsud.com/2010/anglais/anglais.htm

N43°09.534′ E2°17.607′

Fairly expensive, good activities: tennis, swimming, fishing etc. Close to Carcassonne for sight seeing.

Site/Aire, Estaing, Midi Pyrenees, France

N44°33.537′ E2°40.021′

The aire at Estaing is the main car park for the village and during the summer they offer an option of staying at the municipal campsite down the road for a very reasonable €7.90 including electric. The campsite is at the sports ground so you have options if you want to be active. The co-ordinates are for the aire and if you want to camp follow signs.

Site, ACSI Campsite at Lake

N44°39.337′ E2°42.254′

Lakeside camping, busy high summer with lots of Dutch.

Wildcamp near Puy en Velay, Loire, France

N45°35.874′ E4°20.720′

A lovely, quiet riverside spot with picnic benches and rubbish bins near by. During the night the bubbling stream turned into a bit of a raging torrent!

Site, Near Annency, France

Camping Universe

no co-ordinates

Very very basic side but makes up for lack of facilities with a great lakeside location. Lovely walks along the lake and easy access to the town via bike.

Wildcamp, Near Jussy, France

N46°03.808′ E6°06.617′

Magnificent mountain views at great parking spot. There are signs saying beware of thieves so don’t leave valuables on show. We felt safe as another motorhome also spent the night there .

Wild Camp, Picnic Area, St Saveur sur Tinee, Hautes Alpes, Provence, France

N44°05.280′ E7°06.397′

There is a campsite during summer for tents at this picnic spot. There are signs prohibiting camping but we were ok for a night in parking area next to bubbling alpine river. Excellent for driving along Col de Bonnette.

Aire, Barcelonnette, Provence, Haute Alpes, France

Pretty aire surrounded by trees near sports area of town. Follow signs from town centre. €6/night, €2 services or electricity for an hour.

Aire, Savines Le Lac, Hautes Alpes, Provence, France

Signposted and next to lake. Good for exploring the Ubay valley. €7/night including electricity, €2 for services.

Wild Camp, Picnic Area, Near St Disdier, Provence, France

N44°45.427′ E5°53.243′

Beautiful spot next to small stream with huge towering cliffs of rock and trees. Walks start from path nearby.

Wild Camp, Near Beaudun sur Bine, Provence, France

N44°37.281′ E5°11.292′

Wonderful spot near top of mountain pass with lots of space for van, bit windy the night we stayed.

Aire, Vallon Pont D’Arc, Rhone Alps, France

Sign posted from river or town. Short walk into town centre. €7/night including services, collected in morning.

Aire, Villefort, Provence, France

Small aire in very picturesque town close to Cevanne National Park. Electricity €2/hour and €2 for services.

Aire, St Gilles, Near Carmague, Provence, France

N43°40.337′ E4°26.020′

Next to canal. Service point is no longer there. Good stopping point for visiting Carmague.

Wild Camp, Port St Louis Du Rhone, Provence, France

N43°23.221′ E4°49.192′

Previous aire has closed, new aire open but no services. Motorhomes park along canal for free. Short walk back into town with marina, shops and restaurants.

Aire, Aigues Mortes, Provence, France

N43°33.980′ E4°11.172′

Pretty aire next to canal with views over to walled town. Off season the boom was down allowing for free access including services, usually €12/night.

Aire, Port de Peche, Provence, France

N43°32.419′ E4°08.004′

Adjacent to sea with lovely beach. €7.60/night and €2 for services/electricity per hour.

Aire/Free Park, Valras Plage, Has Languedoc, France

N43°14.997′ E3°17.795′

Free parking available next to Marina in off season (October to April). Good views and walking along beaches. Great seafood and fish markets in the town.

Aire, St Pierre Sur Mer, Has Languedoc, France

N43°11.388′ E3°11.805′

Gorgeous views and green surroundings. All services available with token €2 and €5/night paid by card at machine. Good walks nearby.

Aire/Wild Camping, Canal du Midi, Near Villneuve Les Beziers, Bas Languedoc, France

N43°18.994′ E3°17.076′

Halfway between an aire and wild camping. There is a service point next to the campsite €2 for services. Parking is allowed along the canal road, there are some restrictions for motorhomes but in off season you should be able to easily find a space. Fabulous stop for walking/cycling along canal. Most other canal aires in this area have been closed.

Wild Camping, Next to Orb River, Thezan Les Beziers, Bas Languedoc, France

N43°24.765′ E3°07.895′

Picnic spot next to river. Walks along riverside. Pretty views. Rubbish bins only.

Wild Camp, Near Berlou, Languedoc, France

N43°28.924′ E3°00.438′

Beautiful spot in amongst vines and rolling hills. Small parking area for local walks. Road is quiet but narrow with 3.5t limit. No facilities.

Aire, Carcassonne, Languedoc, France

Follow signs for La Cite and then to the aire, has changed locations recently to P2. A short walk into the cite. Has services. No charge between 8pm and 8am. Otherwise €5 for first 6 hours and €1/hour thereafter.

Wild Camp, Parking area for Geant Goffure, Cabrespine, Languedoc, France

Stopped in overflow parking for gouffre, views into valley. Bins and a toilet available from office.

Aire, Villeneuve Minervois, Languedoc, France

N43°18.916′ E2°27.833′

Small parking area in town. Services available for free.

Wild Camp, Forest near Laprade, Languedoc, France

N43°27.536′ E2°14.179′

Picnic spot in forest area, next to lake with walks (take care in Autumn when hunting season is on).

Aire, Fanjeaux, Midi Pyrenees, France

N43°11.163′ E2°01.938′

Small aire surrounded by trees in a pretty little village. Services and bins available for no charge.

Aire, Mirepoix, Midi Pyrenees, France

N43,08500 E1,87444

Aire with free water and disposal (waste and chemical). Toilets were locked in November. Beautiful medieval market town. Aire is a short walk through park to main square.

Wild Camp, Manses, Midi Pyrenees, France

N43°06.353′ E1°48.874′

Opposite abandoned building in the middle of the countryside. Great walking in surrounding hills. You may be able to get water from tap in village square.

SPAIN:

Wild camping is not allowed in Spain. There are a few aires, but not many. As a result of this, we mostly stayed in sites. However we did manage to wild camp a few times, just be discreet about it.

Driving regulations the same as the rest of Europe. The Spanish like to overtake and drive fairly fast.

Site, Near Llanes, Asturia, Spain

La Plaz, http://www.campinglaplaz.com

N43°23’59″ W4°39’11″

Very steep, terraced campsite. Took us awhile to decide on where to park and we moved the next day to be closer to the restaurant which had the free wifi point. Stunning views out to the sea and although a main road is close by you can only here it from some of the pitches. If you like the sound of waves to help you sleep try to pitch to front of site. Two beaches to swim onsite although this could be horrendously busy in summertime as there are literally hundreds of pitches. ACSI €15/night

Site, Potes, Picos De Europa, Cantabria, Spain

La Viorna, http://www.campinglaviorna.com

N43°9’27″ W4°39’22″

Most stunning campsite, terraced with lovely grass pitches and a wonderful swimming pool surrounded by the Los Picos snow capped peaks. Wifi only worked near restaurant. Friendly, helpful staff and good food at restaurant. ACSI €15/night

Site, Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain

Don Quijote, http://www.campingdonquijote.com

N40°58’30″ W5°36’13″

A dustbowl. They have chopped the trees back so much that they provide very little shade and the night we spent here was incredibly hot. Unfortunately the pool was not working too! Salamanca more than makes up for a less than wonderful campsite. The site sits next to the river which allows for cycling into the city but beware as it is 7km one way and a rather windy route. There is a motorhome shop opposite the entrance which gave us the opportunity to pick up some much needed extras. ACSI €13/night

Site, Villa De Franca, Near Cordoba, Andalucia, Spain

La Bolafia, http://www.campingalbolafia.com/camping-english/index.php

N37°57’13″ W4°33’15″

Shady and leafy in a quiet area although it is a 30 minute drive to Cordoba. We made the fatal mistake of scraping the top of our van on the helpful metal frames they have put up. Our van is higher than most but do be careful when parking. Some of the branches were low and touched the roof of the van once parked. A lovely swimming pool and good wifi available over most of the site. ACSI €15/night

Freecamping, Gaucin, Andalucia, Spain

N36°31.080′ W5°19.757′

As you come in/go out of town. There is a viewpoint with parking spaces, not too far from recycling area. Has a lovely view and benches to enjoy it.

3 nights parked up on roadside in and around Gaucin. We were here for a wedding and due to transport arrangements couldn’t stay in Jimera De La Frontera which was our first choice. Free camping is frowned upon in Spain which meant we felt nervous parked on street. As Gaucin is rural, not too touristy and quiet we did not encounter any problems but we parked away from any houses and just outside the town. I am much happier in a campsite as you have much better facilities. Unfortunately the camperstops are few and far between in Spain and these provide a happy medium between sites and free camping.

We did stop in at Jimera De La Frontera where we intended to camp. However after being invaded by cats that tore apart our rubbish bin, ripping off a 6 foot branch as we drove out on main road (their maintenance is non existent) and seeing that most of the pitches were permanent put us off and we did not return. Some places just give you a bad feeling and I was much more happy on the road!

Site, Cabo de Trafalgar, Zahora, Andalucia, Spain

http://www.campingpinarsanjose.com/

N36°12’5″ W3°26’36″

After all the wedding celebrations we were in serious need of some R&R so we spent 4 nights at this site, our longest so far. It is surrounded by forest and farm land, the pitches are nice and shady and the sprinklers work full time keeping it grassy and lush. Wonderful swimming pool, I think it is salt water, various sports and a very good supermarket. We caught some football matches in the bar and the restaurant seafood was excellent. Quiet and relaxing campsite with an excellent stretch of sandy beach a 20 minute walk away. We explored Cabo de Trafalgar and enjoyed some great swimming. No beach bars open in June. €15/night low season €28.50/night high season

Site, Conil De La Frontera, Adalucia, Spain

http://www.campinglarosaleda.com/en/home.php

There is a limit to the amount of electricity you can use and they give you a funky (not) bracelet to show you are a legit camper. That said there is a wonderful swimming pool, very good showers and toilets and it is nice and shady. There is some traffic noise from a busy road nearby but it is not too intrusive. €15/night low season €28.50/night high season

El Puerto De Santa Maria

Los Playas de Dunas

A handy campsite for visiting the town or Cadiz by ferry across the bay. The campsite is a half hour walk out of town but right next to the beach. It is busy and not as secure as others we have visited. €23/night.

Wild Camp, Lakeside, Near Ardales, Adalucia, Spain

N36°59.366′ W4°47.465 (Check on google earth)

Wonderful quiet location, very little traffic on roadside. We managed to find a place well off the road to park. View down to lake and good surrounding countryside for walks. We did find shotgun cartridges so be aware.

Alternative spot on lake, bit busier. Some areas do not allow camping, look for signs.

N36°54.104′ W4°49.389′(check on google earth)

Site, Guejar Sierra, Near Granada, Andalucia, Spain

Las Lomas, http://www.campinglaslomas.com

N37°9’36″ W3°27’14″

Overlooking reservoir with views to Sierra Nevada. Handy for visiting Granada by car or by bus which stops outside (30 minutes to town). Good facilities at site but still manages to be quiet and relaxed. ACSI €15/night.

Wild camping, Near Sierra Nevada, Andalucia, Spain

N37°07.332′ W3°25.841′ (check google earth)

The aire in Sierra Nevada looked out onto apartments, so we decided to free camp in a small car park down the road with a panoramic view of the mountains. Quiet road and area.

Site, Orgiva, Las Alpajurras, Andalucia, Spain

N36°54’14″ W3°26’20″

Orgiva is a scruffy town and the campsite is too. The swimming pool was half empty, but they didn’t tell me that when checking in. There was only one other camper who is on a permanent pitch. Some of the service blocks did not have hot water, one had a birds’ nest instead. None of the pitches had been cleared and the supermarket was very dusty! All in all the worst ACSI campsite we have been to so far. ACSI €15/night

Wild camp, Sierra Nevada, Andalucia, Spain

N37°06.573′ W3°01.677′

In amongst the pine trees and looking at the most fabulous view, our free camping is getting better and better. We found an abandoned tar road with absolutely no traffic, it was very peaceful and quiet. Check to make sure you are not at risk from any rockfalls. Perfect for a walk up a mountainside.

Site, El Berro, Sierra Espuna, Murcia, Spain

Sierra Espuna, http://www.campingsierraespuna.com

N37°53’17″

This is our last reduced price stop until September, I thought that we would be away from mountains and gorgeous views WRONG. A small and friendly town with similar campsite. Facilities are a bit basic but very clean. A wonderful swimming pool, great walks and cycling opportunities. ACSI €15/night

Site, Sagunto, Near Valencia, Valenciana, Spain

Malvarossa, http://www.malvacorinto.com/

N39º43’8” W0º11’38”

A bit scruffy (in a very laid back way), this campsite has beachside pitches, tumble out of your van and into the sparkling sea. Cheap and fabulous. €20/night

Aire, Saint Carles de La Rapita, Catalunya, Spain

N40,61511 E0,59407

One of the few tolerated camperstops in Spain. The car park is used for the man made beaches nearby, it backs onto a lovely park (perfect for dog walks and picnics) but is a noisy place. We were kept up until 2am with party animals stalking the streets.

Site, Pals, Catalunya, Spain

N41°58’52″ E3°12’4″

Our most horrendous camping experience so far. A good site but a massive €47/night and we found out later no dogs (oops) on site. It was full of the Dutch on package camping tours, as a result good facilities (table tennis, padel, foot etc) but all over priced.

Wild Camp, Car park close to beach, Pals, Catalunya, Spain

Go to site above and take first left after entrance to campsite. Follow this and take 2nd right.

We were cheeky enough to string up our hammock in amongst the picnic tables and no repercussions. Suburban area and well lit at night. Close to beach and has a toilet.

Site, L’Escala, Costa Brava, Spain

A drive around the town yielded the cheaper site. Very friendly campers, a bit crowded with summer peak rush. No drinking water on site, apparently they want you to buy bottled from shop

Site, Figures, Costa Brava, Spain

Camping Pous, http://www.vayacamping.net/file.asp?par1=58&lang=en

Ctra.N-II, km. 8,5 – 17600 Figueres, Girona, Catalunya, Spain

Cheap (under €20/night) and facilities are not great. However we had a great view onto the fields. Combined with a good nights sleep, a thumbs up.

Site, El Port De La Selva, Costa Brava, Spain

Camping Port De La Vall, Carretera Port De La Selva-llança, 4, 17489 El Port De La Selva, España

Reasonably priced for high season. Easy access to town via bikes and great swimming/snorkelling opportunities nearby.

Site, Benicasim, Valencia, Spain

N40°3’32” E0°5’7”

Good stop for us on drive to Southern Spain. ACSI €13/night.

Site, Torrox-Costa, Malaga, Spain

N36°44’22” E3°56’59”

Amongst avocado trees, short stop on drive to Spain. 20 minute walk along river into town. ACSI €13/night.

Site, El Rocio, Andalucia, Spain

N37°8’30” W6°29’26”

Spaghetti western style town, site is short walk away. Good facilities. ACSI €15/night.

Site, Isla Cristina, Andalucia, Spain

N37°12’0” W7°18’5”

Short walk to the beach (with beautiful shells). Bit crowded out of season. ACSI €15/night.

PORTUGAL:

Site, Quarteira, Algarve, Portugal

N37°4’2” W8°5’14”

Big site, facilities ok. Town is rather English! ACSI €15/night.

Site, Armacao de Pera, Algarve, Portugal

N37°06’32” W8°21’11”

Great site with lots of facilites, cheap under €10/night in winter.

Aire, Silves, Algarve, Portugal

N37,18528 W8,44222

Lots of parking next to the river, close to the town.

Site, Luz, Algarve, Portugal

N37°5’59” W8°43’4”

Ok facilities, short walk to Luz or longer to Lagos. ACSI €15/night.

Wild Camp, Salema, Algarve, Portugal

N37,06716 W8,81035

A lot of wild camping has been prohibited along the Algarve, as you go west it is less restricted but you may see a strong police presence. This spot is glorious, in a wetland with a small beach it is a short cycle over the hill into Salema town. There were 10 other vans there in February.

Site, Sagres, Algarve, Portugal

N37°1’22” W8°56’44”

Amongst trees, can be a bit windy. Track walk into town. ACSI €11/night.

Aire, Sagres, Algarve, Portugal

N37,00641 W8,93943

Overlooking beach with town behind, there is a sewer for toilet waste.

Aire, Sagres, Algarve, Portugal

N37,00523 W8,94545

Parking at fort with wonderful views. Bins only.

Wild Camp, Praia do Castelejo, Algarve, Portugal

N37,09970 W8,94445

There is parking at above co-ordinates, we parked at a picnic area before you get to the beach, there are a couple to choose from. Great walks and a long, sandy beach surrounded by cliffs.

Wild Camp, Praia do Amado, Algarve, Portugal

N37,16851 W8,90155

Beachside parking area overlooking sea. Lots of spaces.

Wild Camp, Praia de Monte Clerigo, Algarve, Portugal

N37°20.851′ W8°50.960′

Parking by the cliffs, good walks and fantastic views. Only fishermen for company.

Site, Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal

N37°20’23” W8°48’46”

Lots of eucalyptus trees on the site. €15.50/night in winter.

Wild Camp, Rogil, Algarve, Portugal

N37°22.940′ W8°49.420′

Parking area on cliffs above sea.

SWITZERLAND:

Wild camping is allowed in Switzerland if not prohibited and for a maximum of 15 hours.

Driving regulations are the same as the rest of Europe. A vignette is needed to drive on Swiss roads, €31 for 2010, this is available from garages once you are through the border.

Site, Near Bern, Switzerland

N46°57.910′

Expensive €40/night. Easy cycling access to Berne town centre. Beautiful riverside and forest walks from the campsite itself.

GERMANY:

Wild camping is allowed in Germany where not prohibited. When we travelled around the south we found it difficult to find suitable spots so only used the aires. There are numerous ones available and all are reasonably priced.

Driving regulations the same as the rest of Europe.

Aire, Freiburg, Germany

N47.99944 E7.82058

Fantastic first night in Stellplatz. Spacious, hook up and wifi access. Freidburg is a wonderful town, a short cycle or walk from the stellplatz. Good dog walks around area. €7/night, electricity charged per kWh, services available €1.

Aire, Achern, Baden Wurtemberg, Germany

N48.62436 E8.07359

Got diverted on our way to Sasbachwalden and spent night here. Small stellplatz bordering onto some grass and a power station behind. Swimming bath very near by and good walking/cycling. €5/night and services €1, electricity available.

Aire, Sasbachwalden, Baden Wurtemberg,Germany

N48.61945 E8.12094

Great base for walks and discovering the beautiful town. Sits beside a river with scenic views towards the town. Behind a wine shop with wonderful rieslings on sale. Toilet on site and hook up. €5/night plus €1 for services.

Aire, Schiltach, Baden Wurtemberg, Germany

N48.29111 E8.34250

Beautiful location, borders on stream with picnic area. No hook up, only water available. A stunning black forest town with great sights (go to Apothakere museum.) Free

Aire, Blumberg, Baden Wurtemberg, Germany

N47.83943 E8.54226

Boring town (only railway museum is of tourist interest) of mostly shops. Has hook up. Walks from site into surrounding hills. €5/night, €1 services.

Aire, Singen, Baden Wurtemberg, Germany

N47.759992 E8.882766

On edge of big town, tennis on site and borders onto river and park. Good walk up to fortified castle. Great shops and restaurants. Free except for hook up.

Aire, Fussen, Bavaria, Germany

N47.58224 E10.70355

Various choices in similar location. All good access to town by bike or walking. Shops close at hand. Wifi, showers and loo on site. Good base for visiting Neuwashstein castle, we cycled to Hohenschwangau. Great walking and cycling routes around lakes. €10/night plus charge for hook up.

Aire, Wankbahn, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany

N47.50573 E11.10802

Beautiful view of surrounding mountains. Walking trails directly from site onto Wankbahn routes. Easy access to Eibsee for cable car up to Zugspitze. Wifi, showers and loos on site. €10/night plus tax and electricity.

Aire, Near Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany

N47.65172 E13.07038

Quiet site, run by family. Cosy little bar. Have all facilities and two toilets on site. Good for visiting Kehlstein. €10/12 night including services.

Aire, Bad Reichenhall, Bavaria, Germany

N47.73466 E12.87536

Next to raging river with plenty of walks and cycle rides near by. Garage next door has toilet. €13 including electricity, €1 for services.

AUSTRIA:

You can wild camp outside of the main towns, there will be signs prohibiting it if not allowed. Disposal of grey water must be done at official points.

It is necessary to purchase a vignette when you arrive in Austria, available from local garages €7.70 for 10 days, €22.20 for 2 months for all vehicles under 3.5 tonnes. Anything over this weight needs a GO box which monitors your mileage.

Site, Abersee, Salzburg Region, Austria

N47°44’23″ E13°24’8″

Full of caravans, very touristy area with loads of campsites. Beautiful lake with good walking and cycling. ACSI €15/night.

Site, Walchsee, Tirol, Austria

N47°38’26″ E12°19’26″

Cold night, less than 1 degree. Next to lake with good walking. Busy traffic. ACSI €15/night.

ITALY:

Wild camping is allowed in Italy with permission of the local municipality, police or the landowner. This is the official line, we have camped and not been moved on anywhere but it is difficult as Italy is built up and there are restrictions in certain areas.

Driving rules as per rest of Europe. You are required to drive with your lights on when outside of built up areas. Be prepared for reckless overtaking manoeuvres.

Site, Sankt Sigmund, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

N46°48’29″ E11°48’42″

Wooded campsite next to river which helps block out some of the traffic noises. Wonderful pizzeria just up the road.

Wild camp near Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

N46°28.329′ E11°21.624′

Very steep road up hill takes you to quiet wood. We found a little space by side of road to park. There are a few to choose from. Peaceful location away from traffic of Bolzano.

Site, Val di Non, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Dolmiti Camping Village

Used their camperstop offer of €19.50 per night (plus dog charge). It is meant to be for 3+ nights, but ask for it and they will probably give it to you at that rate. Alternatively, there is an area di sosta (aire) if you turn right just before the site. The charge for that is €20/night.

Aire, Analdo, Brenta Dolimites, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

We were shocked to discover that the aire advertised in our camperstop book in Molveno had put its price up from €12 to €22. As a result we located this aire down the road. The charge advertised is €15 but with electricity we paid €20. Additionally you may be able to have a hot shower at restaurant for €5!!! The aire is a car park looking up to the mountains. It is very quiet by Italian standards (no traffic noise at all) and is only a short walk to the town and cable car. Plenty of spaces available.

Site, Rioveggio, Near Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Riva del Setta, http://www.rivadelsetta.com

N44°17’29″ E11°13’5″

Bit of traffic noise from motorway near by, but was a handy stop for us on way to Florence. Good showers, restaurant, tennis and laundry on site. Not very close to a town, but lovely countryside as you head towards Tuscany from here. We spotted some good wild camping spots along the road, which was quiet. ACSI rate €15.

Site, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

N43°47.118′ E11°17.616′

Good location for visiting the sites of Florence. Bike ride into town centre takes about 20 minutes on busy roads. Quiet area, facilities a bit basic. €27/night.

Aire, San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy

N43°27.652′ E11°02.049′

A short walk to see the sights of the town. This seems to be a ‘tolerated’ parking area, there aren’t any services available but it is free. Backs onto a sports fields and has views out onto countryside.

Site, Assisi, Umbria, Italy

N43°4’33″ E12°34’24″

Good facilities with view out to Assisi town. Site has very reasonably priced restaurant, shop and bar. Runs shuttle buses into town centre for €2.20 each way. ACSI rate €15.

Aire, Near Castellucio, Umbria, Italy

N42°48.318′ E13°11.700′

A wonderful aire, no facilities except one tap but great views to Mt Sibillini. There are a few parking spots within the national park that are allowed, otherwise camping is prohibited and there are park patrols to check! Handgliding and paragliding is on your doorstep as well as pony trekking.

Aire, Roseto degli Abruzzi, Abruzzo, Italy

N42,66145 E14,03092

Seaside parking spot, floodlit at night. Near to beach but no facilities on site.

Aire, Campo di Give, Abruzzo, Italy

N42,00769 E14,03554

Service stop €5, camperstop €9

Wild camp, Near Gamberale, Molise, Italy

N41°53.885′ E14°10.744′

Parking spot with wonderful views out onto national park.

Site, Near Vieste, Puglia, Italy

N41°54’38″ E16°9’2″

With beach adjoining site, beautiful scenery. ACSI €15.

Aire, Alberobello, Puglia, Italy

N40°46.965′ E17°14.017′

Situated in the heart of this Trulli town, the aire is set amongst the olive trees and only short walking distance to the main Trulli area. Services, wifi and electric available. They give you an information guide on entry. 24 hours for €15 including services.

Aire, Lecce, Puglia, Italy

N40°23.632′ E18°09.862′

Looks like someones old orchard. Shady with services and electricity. Is out of town but there is a regular and punctual bus service for €.80 per journey into the city centre. Beautiful architectural town. €15 for 24 hours.

Aire, Massafra, Puglia, Italy

N40.59201 E17.09904

A stopping point on route to see Matera in Sassi. Friendly owners, bit out of the way, apparently there is a beach shuttle bus if you stay for longer. No drinking water on site, other services including electricity (€3) available and hot showers (€1). €10 for night, from 1600 to 1200 next day.

Wild Camp, Near San Severino Lucano, Pollino National Park, Calabria, Italy

N40°01.525′ E16°08.371′

Wild camp in a parking area for recreation spot. Very quiet as it is above town and remote, there are rubbish bins nearby. Beautiful views out to surrounding countryside.

Site, Praia A Mare, Calabria, Italy

N39°52.593′ E15°47.320′

Short walk to the beach. Is a huge site and a bit run down, most of it was shut down when we visited end of September. ACSI €11.

Wild Camp, Praia A Mare, Calabria, Italy

N39°52.381′ E15°47.181′

Right on the beach with gorgeous views out to the Isola di Dino. No services available as it is only a parking area. You may be charged in summertime.

Wild Camp, Praia A Mare, Calabria, Italy

N39°53.242′ E15°47.031′

Very close to beach, an open grassy area which is used as a makeshift aire. No services.

Wild Camp, Marina di Pisciotta, Campania, Italy

N40°06.294′ E15°13.509′

Parking at marina, possibly paid in high summer. Beware campers are not welcome at the beach end of this small town. We were ok overnight at marina. Good fishmonger just behind. Another issue is we were unable to follow coastal road north due to restrictions for trucks and had to make a massive loop through hills to get round.

Aire, Marina di Ascea, Campania, Italy

N40°08.718′ E15°09.776′

Right by the beach, market Friday morning. Good pizzeria just down the road. We paid €10 for 24 hours but the machine never issued a ticket.

Aire, Buffalo Farm, Paestrum, Campania, Italy

N40°24.952′ E15°00.255′

Settle in amongst the buffalo and olive trees at this idyllic aire. There is a shop where you can sample all sorts of delicious products: mozarellas, wines and cakes. There is also a pizzeria open in daytime. The ruins are a very short walk away. €10 per night including electricity.

Site, Pompeii, Campania, Italy

N40°44.783′ E14°29.086′

Centrally located for visiting the ruins of Pompei. The site is basic and a little noisy with passing traffic but offers shade and easy parking for your visit. Alternatively if you don’t want to spend the night you can park in daytime only. ACSI €13/night.

Site, Sorrento, Campania, Italy

N40°37.643′ E14°21.508′

Perfect site to visit the Amalfi coast. Motorhomes are not permitted to drive along the Amalfi coast between 6am and midnight. This means your only option is to stop at either Salerno (an ugly dump in my opinion) or Sorrento and take a bus, boat or scooter to visit the beautiful coastal road. The site offers scooters to be delivered to you, beware there is a charge for this of €10 which I was not told about, or you can pick one up in town. Alternatively you can board the local sita bus, they offer a hop on/off charge for tourists; or visit the area by boat via the metro del mare. Site has access to two little beaches and has lovely views of the cliffs and ocean. €23/night including electricity (Oct).

Wild Camp, Near Opi, Lazio e Molise National Park, Abruzzo, Italy

N41°46.275′ E13°50.422′

A wonderful wild camping spot with great views over the mountains and valleys in this beautiful national park. Opi is a short drive away for grocery supplies. Quiet road with hardly any passing traffic.

Aire, Near Civitella Alfedena, Lazio e Molise National Park, Abruzzo, Italy

N41°46.086′ E13°57.010′

A service point at adventure centre next to Lake in Pollino National Park.

Site, Near Opi, Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise National Park, Abruzzo, Italy

N41°46’45″ E13°51’46″

A pretty site with excellent hikes right on your doorstep. Showers and loos dirty. ACSI €15/night.

Aire, Near Pescarolli, Lazio e Molise National Park, Abruzzo, Italy

Free parking at bus stop point on your way out of town towards Pollino. Quiet at night. Great spot for walking and exploring park with shops, restaurants on your doorstep.

Aire, Levanto, Liguria, Italy

N44,17476 E9,61836

Paid parking next to train station. Ideal for walking Cinque Terre. Get your train and walking tickets at information office located by sea in town. €10/night including services.

Aire, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

N43,72890 E10,38868

An excellent aire for visiting sights of Pisa. Only 10 minute walk into town centre. Visit at night to avoid tourist hordes and to see tower bathed in moonlight. €12/night including services.

Aire, San Remo, Liguria, Italy

N43,80278 E7,74806

Next to sea with basic services around the corner from parking area. €7/night including services.