City Break at the campground - an idea for the weekend

City break at a campsite? It's possible even in autumn or winter! Low-cost airlines fly to all proposed destinations and almost all campsites in the list are located in city centers. If a campsite is a little further away, it certainly offers a shuttle to the center. The location close to monuments or public transport allows you to move freely without your car.

All campsites have holiday cottages , which often look like hotel rooms : they have a bedroom and a bathroom, but they lack a kitchen, which is basically not needed anyway, because most of the time is spent sightseeing. In addition, campsites often offer meals on site, and certainly offer buffet breakfasts.

If you are wondering where to go for the weekend, I suggest cheap accommodation in the most beautiful cities in Europe.

Venice

Due to the possibility of aqua alta in Venice, it may be better to postpone your trip to it until spring, but we do not discourage you, because the campsites that I will suggest to you here are open all year round, and wellies can be bought anywhere if necessary. Autumn in Venice is very romantic, and Carnival in Venice is a topic for a separate article! What to see in Venice? In addition to the monuments in the old town such as St. Mark's Square or the Doge's Palace, you can go to the islands of Murano, Burano, Torcello or to the Riviera Brenta to the famous Venetian villas.

Camping Fusina is the best campsite to visit Venice! It is actually located opposite Venice, at the mouth of the Brenta Canal, and you can get to the center of Venice (Accademia - Zattere) by regular vaporetto services. The campsite also offers a connection to Venice's Alberoni beach, which can be reached by boat in less than 30 minutes.

Attractions for children. This is not a typical campsite with attractions for children, but they will certainly like the swimming pool.

Where to eat? There is a restaurant and a pizzeria on the campsite.

Jolly Camping in Town not only allows easy access to Venice, but also offers great entertainment facilities. Every week on the weekend, costume themed parties are organized here - most often with masks.

Attractions for children? There are two swimming pools at the campsite, including a small paddling pool and a jacuzzi. Older children will love the beach volleyball court.

Where to eat? There are grocery stores at the campsite where you can buy, among others: fresh bread, snack bar and restaurant. If someone feels like drinking delicious, real Italian coffee, they don't have to look far for it - the one served in the restaurant pavilion is appreciated by many guests.

Verona

The city of Romeo and Juliet attracts millions of tourists with its charm. This city is tiny and visiting it will take you less than half a day, but you certainly won't be bored here all weekend. Walk along the river in Verona , sit on the city walls, drink a cappuccino in one of the many small pubs. If you plan your trip well, you may be able to attend one of the concerts in the famous amphitheater in Verona .

From Camping Castel San Pietro it is only 1.5 km on foot to the famous Juliet's balcony. The campsite is located in a fantastic place on a hill from which you can see the entire city.

Rome

Who doesn't dream of a weekend in Rome ? WizzAir and RyanAir offer cheap flights to Rome and in January you can fly to the Italian capital for about PLN 200 round-trip.

If you don't want to waste a single second of the day on long transfers to the biggest attractions in Rome, the best way is to choose accommodation in the city center and that's what awaits you at Roma Camping in Town . It is a 5-minute bus ride from Museo Vaticano Metro Station. You can choose whether you want to get there by a city bus that leaves from the campsite itself or by a shuttle provided by the campsite. The campsite has a large recreational swimming pool where you can cool off after a day of attractions. Evening events are often organized by the pool.

Attractions for children. There is a playground for children at the campsite and it is quite well equipped. In addition, there is also a baby room and toilets for babies. The holiday cottages are located away from the hustle and bustle of the restaurant, bar or swimming pool.

Where to eat? There is a great restaurant at the campsite, where you can also eat a buffet breakfast for about €6.

However, if you want to live quite close to the city but not in the very center on a busy street, be sure to see where Camping Village Roma Capitol is located. Here you will find peace and quiet as well as many additional services that are missing at the Roma in Town campsite.

Attractions for children. This campsite is a real paradise for children. There is a large swimming pool for children and adults with heated water and a gentle descent. There are animations that take place both by the pool and in the children's club. There is a very large playground and toilets for children, as well as facilities for babies in the bathrooms

Where to eat? There is a restaurant and a pizzeria on the campsite with delicious food, which you can also take away. The campsite also offers breakfast.

So what are you ready for your Roman holiday?

Naples

It is a city that you either love or on the contrary... If you decide to have a city break in Naples and it turns out that this city did not make a very good impression on you, there are many other attractions close to Naples that you can see, such as Vesuvius, Pompeii , Amalfi, Sorrento, Capri, Ischia, Paestum. You decide what is worth seeing .

Therefore, I encourage you to book accommodation a little further from Naples (about 80 km) in the town of Baia Domizia, where there is a camping of the same name. Camping Baia Domizia offers sightseeing tours and transfers to all the attractions I mentioned above. In addition, it is located right by the sea, has swimming pools and many other attractions.

Attractions for children. The campsite offers animations and a children's club. There are swimming pools for babies and older children. There are several playgrounds.

Where to eat? There is a great restaurant with a pizzeria at the campsite where you can take away food.

Florence

Tuscany is beautiful at any time of the year and I can say the same about Florence! The whole city is unique, but it is especially worth climbing the Michelangelo hill and square , from where you can see the entire city skyline. If you have the opportunity, go there at sunset or even after dark. It is also worth climbing the Duomo tower and, of course, Ponte Vecchio .

Firenze Camping in Town has its own transport to Ponte Vecchio, but it is also close to a public bus stop (500m) that takes you to the very center of Florence.

Attractions for children. The campsite has a small playground and two swimming pools, including one with a soft surface.

Where to eat? There is a great restaurant and pizzeria at the campsite. If you want to eat there, reserve your seats in advance. It is also worth going to the so-called Aperitivo , during which you only pay for alcohol and get small snacks for free.

Barcelona – Tarragona

A trip to Barcelona is a bit of a longer trip, so you may want to consider booking more than just a weekend in Barcelona . I will show two accommodation options here - something close to the city with fewer amenities and a great Family Park in Tarragona, about 100 km from Barcelona

Cheap flights to Barcelona start from around PLN 450 round-trip for one person.

Camping Barcelona is the option closer to the city. The best choice for everyone who wants to spend most of their time exploring the city anyway. There are not many amenities here, but it is very close to the center. This campsite is open from March 1 to November 1. Just like the second campsite I will recommend to you.

Camping Resort Sanguli Salou in Tarragona is a 5-star campsite where you can spend your time relaxing and having fun. The whole family will love it, and even though Barcelona is far away, you can easily get to it by train. This is a good choice if you want to both visit Barcelona and also want to relax by the pools. You could say that a holiday at this campsite will be a Holiday Break ;)

Attractions for children. The biggest attraction are probably the pools, which are divided thematically and, for example, in the Africa Pool you will find statues of wild animals, Guli Pool is a water castle with gushing water and slides. In addition, there are 3 other swimming pools with slides and waterfalls, where the whole family can have fun and relax.

Where to eat? There are several restaurants and bars on the campsite.

Marseille and Saint Tropez

Did you know that France has probably the most 5-star campsites in Europe? They are usually year-round and have, for example, heated swimming pools. The weather on the French Riviera allows for a nice holiday trip even before the season. City break in Marseille? Cheap flights : Krakow - Marseille start from approximately PLN 150 return for one person.

Camping Pascalounet is located just 26 km from Marseille airport. It's a good base for exploring Marseille. This campsite is open from April 1 to the end of October.

However, if you are looking for something closer to Sant Tropez, there is a beautiful 5-star Camping Les Tournels in Ramatuelle nearby. This campsite on the French Riviera is a place where you can spend not only a weekend, but a whole week. However, remember that this campsite is open from the end of April to the end of October.

If you remember the movie "The Gendarme of Saint Tropez", be sure to visit the cinema museum.

Attractions for children. This campsite is a paradise for children of all ages. All pools are heated to 26-28°C from May to October. In addition to the recreational swimming pool, there is a water playground for children with figurines, a river with an artificial current, a beach and slides. The campsite also has a great playground with a special area for little ones, and great wooden climbing structures for older kids.

Where to eat? There is a great restaurant at the campsite.

Amsterdam and The Hague

Vakantiepark Koningshof offers everything you could want for a city break in Amsterdam, but The Hague is also close. Every day at the campsite you can buy fresh bread at the supermarket along with other food products.

Attractions for children. While you rest, your children will be able to have fun under the supervision of animators. During the holiday season, we have a specially prepared animation program, which includes sports tournaments, children's theater, games, entertainment and cinema evenings... Who joins?

There are outdoor and indoor swimming pools at the campsite. Next to the swimming pools there is a playground for children, as well as football and basketball fields and a small skate park.

What else is worth seeing? There is plenty to see near Koningshof. In Katwijk you can bike along the dunes, stroll along the promenade or enjoy the sun on the beach. If you want, you can visit nearby cities, e.g. Leiden is 15 minutes away by car.

However, if you want to be closer to Amsterdam, we recommend Camping Zeeburg . Please note that there are chickens and domesticated pigeons roaming the plots. There is a mini zoo at the campsite. There is a bicycle path directly from the campsite, which will allow you to easily get to the center.