If you are heading to Italy for a short break or holiday then you will find a super selection of caravan holidays to choose from that are close to horseriding.

Perfect for families, couples and groups, holiday parks in Italy that are close to horseriding offer mobile home (static caravan) and camping that will work for all budgets. Of course, caravan parks in Italy that are close to horseriding have excellent facilities including swimming pools, covered and heated pools, restaurants, bars and Internet WiFi.

San Francesco at Caorle, Adriatic Coast

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If you are looking for a really natural location, you will find it here at San Francesco. There are many shady pitches thanks to its lovely pine forest setting, and the warm waters of the Adriatic lap invitingly along the soft, sandy beach that lies at the park's edge. There are also a range of inviting pools to tempt you, and pool sides offering splendid sea views. But if you like to keep busy, San Francesco also offers plenty to do, with a wide range of activities, including discos, bars, restaurants and shops. You will also find the lovely fishing port of Caorle with its excellent seafood restaurants nearby.

Norcenni Girasole Club at Figline Valdarno, Tuscany

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Norcenni Girasole Club is a steeply terraced park with some fairly high pitches; it therefore enjoys panoramic views of the rolling Tuscan hills that surround it. There is always something to do here, from relaxing in the terrace bar to plunging into the large pool with its exciting water slide or you may prefer to use the superb spa complex with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and massage. For energetic families there are games, competitions, cookery courses and even an underground disco (in high season). The park's location between the beautiful old cities of Florence and Siena mean the park owners can organise low cost excursions that make it easy for you to enjoy the delights of Tuscany.

Eden at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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A haven for all water sports enthusiasts, Eden is set on a steeply terraced hillside and enjoys spectacular lakeside views. Less than a kilometre away, you can windsurf, water-ski, sail a dinghy or paddle a canoe from the beaches at Salò or Baia del Vento. For the more leisurely the easily accessible little lakeside beach is perfect for swimming and sunbathing or you can use the first class pool facilities. Alternatively you can simply relax with a glass of wine whilst admiring the surrounding scenery. The pretty lakeside town of Portese, with its lake ferry that can take you to Gardaland, a superb fun park which is ideal for the whole family, is nearby.

Ca'Savio at Treporti, Adriatic Coast

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Ca'Savio offers two pool complexes that have plenty of room for swimming or simply splashing around, which close during siesta. One complex has six pools in an attractive pine wood setting to the rear of the park and is opposite the bar and restaurant. In addition to the superb beach there is a busy programme of activities for all ages. There is direct access to the long sandy beach from the park where you can hire pedalos, swim or enjoy the sun. The delights of Venice are only a boat ride away when you tire of the sun and sea.

Cisano/San Vito at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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This attractive park on the eastern shores of Lake Garda is situated just outside the small village of Cisano di Bardolino to the north of the old Venetian port of Lazise. San Vito is set just away from the lake but shares facilities, including a lakeside beach, with adjacent Cisano; access via an underpass. A welcoming and friendly park which has the advantage of generally grassy emplacements on both sites, with holiday homes on San Vito and canvas on Cisano. San Vito has a small pool, but most facilities, including a larger pool complex, restaurant and bar, are on Cisano. There's a lively animation programme from mid-May when games and competitions are on offer for all the family as well as fortnightly outdoor discotheques.

Butterfly at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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The owners of Butterfly take great pride in their park; this can be seen as soon as you arrive. The pool area is surrounded by palm trees and offers a family pool as well as a separate play pool for children. Rounding off a fun packed day is easy in the bar and restaurant with its relaxed ambience. A small manmade beach on the lakeside is close by and Peschiera has many Renaissance buildings and gardens and is a short walk from the park. From there Verona is a 25 minute train journey.

Cisano/San Vito at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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Just outside the small village of Cisano di Bardolino you will find this attractive park on the shores of Lake Garda. Set back from the lake the park shares facilities with Cisano, an adjacent park, including a lakeside beach, access via an underpass. SanVito has a small pool, but Cisano has a large pool complex, restaurant and bar which are available for your use. From mid May a lively animation programme provides games and competitions for all the family as well as fortnightly outdoor discos.

Bella Italia at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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The centrepiece of this attractive and well-maintained park is the pool complex where there are pools for all ages and plenty of space to work on your tan. A variety of entertainments including games; shows and competitions are provided at weekends from June through to August. The friendly restaurant with its wonderful lake views is a great place to unwind over a leisurely meal. Based on the south eastern tip of Lake Garda, at the start of the 'Olive Tree Riviera' and less than a mile from the lovely town of Peschiera, Bella Italia is ideally placed for sightseeing.

Ca'Savio at Treporti, Adriatic Coast

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The ideal place for sunshine and swimming Ca'Savio offers two pool complexes; please note they are closed during siesta. One is opposite the bar and restaurant and comprises no less than six pools, while the other complex is in an attractive pine wood setting to the rear of the park. There is also a busy programme of activities for all ages during high summer, and of course the superb beach. The long, sandy beach is accessed directly from the park, and you can hire a pedalo, swim or simply soak up the sun. When you feel like a break from the warm sands and cooling water, the many delights of Venice are within easy reach by boat.

Mediterraneo at Cavallino-Treporti, Adriatic Coast

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The most notable feature of this high quality park is the imaginative pool complex, which closes during siesta, and is complete with an attractive terraced bar where discos and dances are held. The first class restaurant can provide you with an excellent meal. A windsurfing school is available just off the park's lovely private beach along with many other activities making this park the choice for families of both young children and teenagers. The ancient cities of Padova and Verona make great day trips and just a short drive away is the lively resort of Lido di Jesolo.

Marina di Venezia at Punta Sabbioni, Adriatic Coast

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The swimming pool complex is very popular and contains an Olympic-sized swimming pool, large children's pool and water slides. Bars, restaurants and shops are situated along the promenade some distance from the holiday accommodation, there really is something for everyone. From the beginning of June, the park entertainment organises a variety of activities with evening entertainment for all the family. With many pitches situated in beautiful woodland, this is a great place to relax, as well as offering plenty of activities for the more energetic. The park's stunning beach has direct access and there is a convenient bus link to Punta Sabbioni, where you can take a boat to Venice.

Norcenni Girasole Club at Figline Valdarno, Tuscany

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Enjoying panoramic views of the rolling Tuscan hills that surround it, Norcenni Girasole Club is a steeply terraced park with some fairly high pitches. You'll find lots to do here, from cooling off in the large pool with its exciting water slide to relaxing on the bar terrace. There's also a superb spa complex with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and massage. In high season, the park is lively enough for even the most energetic families, with games, competitions, cookery courses and even an underground disco. This first rate park is situated between the beautiful old cities of Florence and Siena and close to Pisa too, enabling the park owners to organise low cost excursions that make it easy for you to enjoy the delights of Tuscany to the full.

Altomincio Family Park at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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Amazing swimming pools with superb slides provide fun for all the family, plus there's also a cinema and various sport and playing fields. Why not enjoy the Italian lifestyle to its fullest and have a delicious cappuccino by the restaurant at the start of the day and then enjoy a freshly baked pizza as the sun goes down. Enjoy some of the many day time activities on offer or just laze about and soak up the sunshine. Only 7kms away you will find beautiful Lake Garda, which is great for hours of swimming and sunbathing, as well as lots of spectacular water attractions. The beautiful town of Peschiera is not too far away or take the train to Verona or slightly further to the beautiful city of Venice.

Park Albatros at San Vincenzo, Tuscany

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Park Albatros is one of Tuscany's largest parks, spread over 30 delightful acres. The park is surrounded by the Maremma pine forest, which itself faces out onto the sparkling water. There's also a fantastic sandy beach, where you can enjoy long days in the sun and beach activities galore. Alternatively relax at the park's swimming pool. The park also offers a bazaar, pizzeria, supermarket and bar, but for those who wish to go out and about, Piombino is just 15kms south of the park, with its narrow streets and harbour.

I Pini at Rome, Tuscany

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For using as a base to visit Rome, or simply to relax by the pool, I Pini is an ideal park. A twice daily bus service direct into Rome allows you to visit the Pantheon, the Coliseum, and the many other historical landmarks or; you may prefer to take one of the numerous coach trips organised by the park's very friendly English speaking owners. After a busy day of exploring the woodland surrounding the park by foot, mountain bike or horseback; you can retire to the park's restaurant for a glass of the excellent local wine with your meal. The owners are very keen to make your stay enjoyable and will gladly arrange transfer from airport to park.

Rio Vantone at Lake Idro, Italian Lakes

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An ideal place for relaxing or as a base for exploring the countryside and nearby towns this park is located on Lake Idro, one of the smaller Italian lakes, west of Lake Garda, and offers superb views of the surrounding area. As motorboats are not permitted the lake it is perfect for windsurfing or swimming. Just 1km away you will find the small town of Crone or you can use the park's own restaurant, bar and shop. East of Idro is an enormous natural area that extends right to the western shores of Lake Garda; and to the North of the lake is the mountainous province of Trentino or Alt'Adige.

Fornella at Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

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Popular with young families, Fornella is a friendly, family-run park with English speaking owners. Providing the perfect setting for drinks and meals the excellent restaurant, bar and pizzeria overlooks the lake, the park also has two good pools, including a children's pool. Set alongside an olive grove, this is a superb park for enjoying the lake; bathe in its cool waters or simply relax and soak up the sun. A short drive away you will San Felice del Benaco or if you prefer 'Gardaland', a superb fun park which is ideal for the whole family is a little further to drive.

Altomincio Family Park at Sirmione, Italian Lakes

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Enjoy the Italian lifestyle to its fullest and have a delicious cappuccino by the restaurant at the start of the day and then enjoy a freshly baked pizza as the sun goes down. Enjoy some of the many day time activities on offer or just laze about and soak up the sunshine. Amazing swimming pools with superb slides provide fun for all the family, plus there's also a cinema and various sport and playing fields. Beautiful Lake Garda is only 7km away, which is great for hours of swimming and sunbathing, as well as lots of spectacular water attractions. Take the train to Verona or slightly further to the beautiful city of Venice.

Camping Norcenni Girasole Club at Florence, Tuscany

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Although Camping Norcenni Girasole Club is a large site, it has a feeling of intimacy with the pitches arranged in a series of terraces down the steep hillside. Mature trees and green hedges line the roads, providing shade from the warm sun. This is a lively site with first class facilities. Life here centres around the main square where you will find the restaurants and bar, located in converted farm buildings. Children will have hours of fun at the two pool complexes, complete with waterslides, while teenagers will enjoy the excellent animations programme and regular discos. The site also has its own fully equipped fitness centre including a Turkish bath.

Union Lido at Cavallino, Adriatic Coast

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With a range of impressive, high quality amenities Union Lido is a large, lively park. Ideal for all ages is the spectacular pool complex with its lagoon pool and flowing river; it is surrounded by sunbathing terraces and bordered by trees. The Hawaiian beach pool and new health spa centre are not to be missed. A well organised animation programme and a variety of bars and restaurants are provided for your enjoyment. Next to the park is a private sandy beach great for water sports or for taking a dip in the clean, cool waters; windsurfing and pedalos are available for hire. The enchanting Burano can be visited by ferry and Venice is within easy reach.