In the heart of green Tuscany is the Chianti region, characterized by a gentle hilly landscape covered with vineyards and olive groves. This unique landscape is enriched by hills with ancient stone mansions and picturesque medieval towns. The Chianti region is also home to one of the most famous brands of red wine, which is made from the Sangiovese grapevine. The boundaries of the Chianti region are not clearly defined, but the main part is between the largest cities in Tuscany, Florence and Siena. Chianti includes the medieval towns of Castellina, Greve, Radda and Gaiole. It is in that green land, among the Chianti hills, that the family-run and comfortable Camping Norcenni Girasole Club is situated, with a magnificent view of the Arno Valley. The owner of this highly appreciated resort is the Human Company, which also has many other high-class campsites in various parts of Italy, such as Camping Village Park Albatros or Altomincio Family Park .

In the Chianti hills

The suitcases are packed, the destination has been chosen - all you need to do is get there! So how to prepare yourself, your loved ones and your car for many kilometers? You will learn about it in this article!

A long journey - how to prepare for it? [4 TIPS]

Good quality lighting is a good idea both in a passenger car and in a motorhome. Now it is so much easier that Krakow's Elcamp offers various outdoor headlamps, interior lamps or additional lighting for motorhomes. The company focused on cooperation with leading brands such as Hella, Bosch and Veleo. Today, lighting in cars is not often reduced to a "headlamp + bulb" set. Modern lamps are more and more complex systems with many controllers and sensors, which are designed to adjust the range of lighting to the driving conditions.

Good lighting in the motorhome (and more!)

The region of Apulia, which forms the "heel" of Italy, is an area that is still and still flourishing in terms of tourism. Almost 800 km of beautiful coast, jagged by cliffs and covered with sandy beaches of the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea, are visited by more and more tourists every year. It is a perfect place for a vacation, both for people who love solitary trips in the wild, and for those for whom vacation is a time of family rest on the shores of the warm sea. The main city and capital of Apulia is Bari . In antiquity, the center was an important seaport, and today it is the industrial, cultural and commercial center of this part of the country. Due to the fact that tourists planning holidays in Italy are more and more willing to visit the southern areas, the regions lying along the foot and with the heel of the famous Cossack are experiencing a dynamic development. Apart from Bari, Brindisi and Lecce are also worth recommending. The first town is a port city full of life. When visiting Brindisi , it is worth remembering to visit one of the restaurants in the old part of the city and get to know, among others, "Pettuli" (fried dough stuffed with vegetables or seafood) or "Cozze racanate" (beans with clams). Lecce , on the other hand, is a mecca for those who love the baroque, but the historic sacred and secular buildings will delight not only architecture enthusiasts. The large centers of the region are beautiful and of course recommendable, but the main charm of Apulia lies in the small towns. Intimate coastal settlements and villages located in the middle of the inland have stolen the heart of many tourists. No wonder - visitors find peace here, the friendliness of the inhabitants who cultivate the best traditions and delicious regional dishes based on old recipes. Attachment to tradition is clearly visible, for example, in the way in which cultural events, festivals or the intensity of celebrating holidays are organized.

At the very end of the heel

A holiday in the heart of Tuscany is worth planning in an extraordinary resort, located by the sea. We are talking about International Camping Etruria. It is a place that guarantees a peaceful, family stay, during which there will be plenty of attractions for children and adults. This unique resort is located on the beautiful Etruscan Riviera. International Camping Etruria is part of the Vacanze di Charme group. The company is owned by the Ederle family, which has several resorts in Tuscany and the Emilia Romagna region, such as Camping Village Rosselba le Palme , Camping Village Le Capanne . The Vacanze di Charme group has many years of experience in running high-class campsites , putting emphasis on providing guests with comfort combined with discovering the beauties of nature and beautiful landscapes.

Surrounded by Tuscan nature

Even on the best-planned holidays, we cannot predict one thing - the weather. When we choose countries with a warm, and even hot in summer, climate, we will undoubtedly face high temperatures. And those, especially in "houses on wheels", can be quite a challenge for all passengers. Fortunately, motorhome owners are not doomed to discomfort. It is enough to install the air conditioning so that the heat does not spoil the good holiday atmosphere!

How to create a good atmosphere in the motorhome?

The greatest riches are hidden in the earth, so man has always been looking for them beneath its surface. As technology progressed, people dug deeper and deeper. First, to meet basic needs (weapons and agricultural tools), and later to improve life (extraction of metals used in modern electronics). In Lower Saxony, at the foot of the Rammelsberg mountain, there is an ore mine that has continuously provided people with the necessary raw materials for over 1,000 years. This is the Rammelsberg mine, which, together with the system of water facilities formerly used for mining, was included on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List.

Saxon treasures from the depths of the earth

For someone who cannot imagine a vacation other than in nature, Slovenia has a lot to offer. For such a small country, it hides a lot of picturesque places, from majestic mountains through lakes to green meadows. The areas smell like coniferous forest and fertile soil. Colorful folklore, excellent cuisine and friendly people. When we visit the north-west part of this small country, we will discover a unique point on its map - the town of Bled, which lies on the lake bearing the same name. In fine weather, the sun brings out a beautiful green-blue shade from the lake's waters. The surroundings of mountain peaks, with a cap of snow crowning them, also add to their beauty. A large tourist complex, Camping Bled , is located in this charming setting. The location on the shores of the reservoir, at the foot of the Julian Alps, attracts crowds of amateurs of recreation in nature every year. The campsite offers accommodation in cabins, and it is also possible to rent a tent, caravan or motorhome pitch.

Holidays on the shores of Bled

Do you already have plans for the upcoming warm spring weekends? Why not go to the mountains to the Garda? : D. Garda Trentino is a unique place for lovers of hiking, mountain tours and climbing. On the mountain slopes rising from the shores of Lake Garda, reaching over 2,000 meters above sea level, many hiking, trekking and climbing routes have been created. You can say that they are at your fingertips, as it is enough to move a bit away from the city center to go out on breathtaking trails. It is also very easy to reach the valleys where the mountain adventure begins, as well as interesting places and viewing terraces.

Iron roads, or via ferratas

Italy is not only Rome or other large metropolises, it is above all a country rich in numerous climatic towns and villages. Calm people, completely devoted to their daily activities, but without haste, characteristic buildings and lush nature, a wonderful Italian climate, the warmth of the inhabitants, and excellent cuisine supported by excellent wine. We can find it in every Italian region, but we will be especially delighted with a visit to Lazio, where the beautiful Bracciano lake is located.

A moment of respite in Bracciano

In the central part of Italy, on the border with Umbria and Tuscany, in the Lazio region is the beautiful Lake Bolsena with crystal clear water. It is fed by rainwater and underground springs, thanks to which its temperature never drops below 10 ° C. There are very charming towns on the lake (eg Bolsena or Viterbo). It is worth visiting them. Lake Bolsena is the largest volcanic reservoir in Europe. It was formed about 370,000 years ago after the collapse of the Vulsini caldera. The lake covers an area of 114 km, while at its deepest point it is 146 meters deep. There is a very well developed flora and fauna in the area. Fishing enthusiasts can catch many types of fish in the lake (mainly carp, catfish, eels and pike), there are also crayfish and freshwater crabs. It is worth mentioning that the World Carp Classic carp competition is taking place on Lake Bolsena.

On Lake Bolsena

The French department of Savoie, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, abounds in intimate, hermetic villages, often giving the impression that time flows slower in them and the 21st century has not yet reached them. An enthusiast of glass, steel and metal architecture, who loves skyscrapers, shopping centers and loud clubs, and spending his holidays intensively, "ticking off" the main attractions of the area, is unlikely to be here. When, on the other hand, the climate of the French province will meet the supporter of the so-called slow tourism, will come back here more than one and not twice. This is especially true of the southern shores of Lake Geneva, with the majestic peaks of the Savoy Alps decorating the background.

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In the Chianti hills