Family camping excursion in the village of September, located in Salento, perfect for weekend getaways with the whole family
Family Camping Weekend in Salento, Italy: A Guide to Scenic and Family-Friendly Campsites
If you're seeking a memorable family camping experience, look no further than the beautiful region of Salento in Apulia, Italy. This area offers a variety of family-friendly campsites and agriturismi, each with its unique charm and amenities.
Location and Options:
- Camping La Masseria near Gallipoli is a popular choice, offering diverse accommodation including brick houses, bungalows, tents, and campers. It features a small beach, family activities, a children's playground, bars, restaurants, and sports areas.
- For a more luxurious camping experience, consider Tenuta DonnAnna Agriturismo & Glamping or Agriturismo Poggio Ferrata. These offer luxury tents with amenities like air conditioning, private bathrooms, terraces with garden views, and pools.
- For a more rustic and affordable option, Macarìa Agricampeggio in Alliste provides cozy tents, barbecue facilities, a shared kitchen, a children’s playground, and garden views.
Booking Details:
These campsites and agriturismi can be booked through platforms like Booking.com or Tripadvisor, which provide availability, prices, and options for free cancellation on many glamping sites. Pricing varies, with examples showing camping rates of about €15 per person per night plus a small tourist tax in August.
The Family Camping Weekend Event:
The Villaggio Team is organizing a unique family camping weekend at an agriturismo in Salento. The event aims to allow families to slow down, reconnect with the earth, and create memories that build trust and freedom. The approximate cost is 12 € per adult and 6 € per child over 3 years old. The event encourages children to play with the earth instead of screens, appreciate skills over things, and solve problems rather than memorizing answers.
The campsite offers shady pitches with grassy or gravel foundations. A large central lawn is provided for free play and shared moments. Hot showers, clean restrooms, communal fridges, sinks for washing dishes, and laundry areas are available. There are drinking water fountains located throughout the campsite.
The campsite is 5km from the sea and near the historic center of Otranto. It's also 5 minutes by car from the coast and beautiful natural beaches, and 10 minutes from Otranto and the Laghi Alimini. A small playground and a ping pong table are available for children. Wi-Fi is available in common areas.
For reservations or more info, check Booking.com, Tripadvisor, or contact sites directly where possible. Early August weekends are popular, so booking in advance is advisable.
| Agriturismo/Campsite | Location | Key Features | Booking Platforms | |-------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------| | Camping La Masseria | Near Gallipoli | Family rooms, playground, beach access | Tripadvisor, Booking | | Tenuta DonnAnna Agriturismo | Salento (Puglia)| Luxury tents, pool, air conditioning | Booking | | Macarìa Agricampeggio | Alliste | Cozy tents, BBQ, playground, shared kitchen| Booking |
For a full-service experience catering to families, including pools, kids clubs, and beach access, places like Camping La Masseria or Tenuta DonnAnna are excellent. For a simpler, nature-focused weekend, Macarìa Agricampeggio or smaller rustic agriturismo campsites in Salento work well.
Enjoy your family camping weekend in Salento, Italy, surrounded by olive groves and Mediterranean scrub, with walking and cycling paths nearby.
If you prefer a luxurious outdoor-living experience with amenities like air conditioned tents, private bathrooms, and pools, Tenuta DonnAnna Agriturismo & Glamping or Agriturismo Poggio Ferrata could cater to your other lifestyle preferences. On the other hand, for a more affordable home-and-garden style camping experience with cozy tents, barbecue facilities, and a shared kitchen, Macarìa Agricampeggio could be a good choice.
