Camping in Sorrento, Italy
Budget Accommodation Options for Southern Italy and the Amalfi Coast
Mar 19, 2009
Sorrento is located in southern Italy, on a small peninsula; situated on the Bay of Naples, overlooking Mount Vesuvius, the city enjoys a cliff top location with beautiful views. Sorrento is approximately 50 km south of Naples, or about one hour by train; it is also possible to reach Sorrento by car, bus or boat from Naples.
Sorrento is ideally placed to enjoy the Amalfi coast region of southern Italy; day trips which can be enjoyed from Sorrento include the island of Capri, the ancient city of Pompeii, the cosmopolitan city of Naples and the picturesque villages of the Amalfi coast. Camping offers an affordable budget option to enjoy the area and many campsites offer more budget options in addition to tent camping.
Nube D'Argento Camping, Sorrento
Nube D'Argento is situated along Via Capo, the coastal road west of the center of Sorrento; it is the closest campsite to Sorrento and is one kilometer from the Piazzo Tasso, Sorrento's main square. Nube D'Argento is set on the cliff tops, overlooking the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, above an old fishing village called Marina Grande; the camp site affords spectacular views of the ocean.
Facilities and Costs for Nube D'Argento Camping
Nube D'Argento is more than just a camp site; in addition to regular camp sites, budget accommodation options include fully-equipped wooden bungalows with private bathrooms and kitchen. Nube D'Argento is set amongst olive trees and flowering plants; to reach the reception area from the entrance on Via Capo involves descending down a sloping driveway. Other facilities offered are:
- swimming pool
- mini-market
- restaurant
- bar
- internet
- play area for children.
2009 costs for staying at Nube D'Argento (per day) range from 5 euros (small tent) in low season to 14 euros (camper van) in high season; costs for renting a wooden bungalow range from 50 euros for two people in low season to 125 euros for six people in high season. There are different rates applicable for the month of August; check with Nube D'Argento for further information.
Villaggio Campeggio Santa Fortunata Campogaio
Villaggio Campeggio Santa Fortunata Campogaio is located 1.5 kilometers from the center of Sorrento, along the Via Capo, and can be reached by regular buses; it is located in a peaceful setting with access to a rocky beach. Villaggio Campeggio also has a choice of budget accommodation and other facilities on site including:
- restaurant
- swimming pool
- mini-market
- internet
- diving center
- entertainment
- international calls
- car and scooter rental
- communal shower blocks
- electrical hook-ups on camp sites
- ability to accommodate large camper vans
- log cabins and bungalows with private bathroom and kitchen
- open air hostel.
Accommodation Costs at Villaggio Campeggio Santa Fortunata Campogaio
Costs vary depending on the style of accommodation at Villaggio Campeggio; contact Villaggio Campeggio for full details. Examples of 2009 accommodation costs are:
- log cabin for two people in low season from 360 euros (per week)
- log cabin for six people in high season from 1,100 euros (per week)
- camping for two people and a tent from 17 euros per day in low season
- camping for two people and a tent from 29 euros per day in high season
- hostel prices vary between 22 euros and 36 euros per day for one person.
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