Camping International

As soon as you walk onto the campsite, the kids are already putting on their swimsuits. And who can blame them? From your site, you can stroll right onto the wide beach of Praia a Mare. The water here is so incredibly clear that you can see the little fish swimming right around your feet. While the older kids brave the waves, snorkel for hours, or build a beautiful sandcastle, you can play safely with the little ones in the gentle surf. Fancy a moment to yourself? Sit back on a beach chair and enjoy the warm sunshine with the soothing sound of the waves in the background.

This amazing beach invites you to be active all day long. Hire a pedal boat or canoe and sail together to the famous blue caves of Isola di Dino, located just off the coast. For true daredevils, there are also plenty of opportunities nearby for windsurfing or diving. After an active afternoon on and around the water, settle down on your towel as the sun slowly sinks into the sea and the sky turns a beautiful shade of pink. This is pure bliss!

No one ever gets bored at this campground. Right after breakfast, the kids run to the playground or join the enthusiastic entertainment team. They organize the most fun activities all day long, from sports tournaments on the beach to creative arts-and-crafts mornings. Even teenagers quickly make friends here during an exciting game of beach volleyball. As evening falls, the campground really comes to life in the amphitheater. Everyone gets up and dances during the fun kids’ disco, and afterward, you can enjoy spectacular evening shows and live music together.

Don’t feel like cooking after such an exciting day? Then pull up a chair in the cozy restaurant on the campground. Here you can sample authentic Calabrian cuisine, and they bake the tastiest, crispiest Italian pizzas. Prefer to eat on your own terrace? Takeout is also available, of course. For a refreshing drink, an ice-cold granita, or a traditional Italian scoop of ice cream, head to the cozy bar. In the morning, pick up delicious warm rolls at the campground store for a relaxed breakfast under the shady trees.

The area around Praia a Mare is a great adventure for the whole family. From the campsite, you can reach the lively center of the seaside resort in no time. Stroll along the boardwalk, grab a drink at a sidewalk café, or browse the local shops. Do the kids feel like a day of sliding and splashing in a pool? For a serious adrenaline rush, the spectacular AquaFans water park is less than ten kilometers away. With its lightning-fast slides and massive wave pool, this is guaranteed to be a hit for the whole family!

Culture and nature lovers will also be in for a treat. Visit nearby Scalea, a beautiful historic town with narrow alleys built against the cliffs. Or drive a little further to Maratea to admire the impressive, towering statue of Christ, from where you’ll have an unforgettable view of the entire coastline. After a day full of new experiences, you’ll drive back, feeling satisfied, to your own familiar vacation spot by the beach. This is the holiday you’ll be talking about for years to come!