Report a problem

What is the problem?

Could not attach a screenshot — send without it

Lifestyle IT Italy
РУС

Open-Air Tourism: Families Take Center Stage and Foreigners Boom

21.05.2026 08:57 1 min 1 source
la Repubblica ITA
Open-Air Tourism: Families Take Center Stage and Foreigners Boom
Original source: la Repubblica

According to the Camping Report 2026, searches for campsites and tourist villages in Italy increased by 34% compared to 2025. Families with children account for 77% of all searches, while the share of international tourists reached 48%, with Germany remaining the largest foreign market (21%). Liguria became the most popular destination among Italians, surpassing Sardinia, while Sardinia leads among foreign tourists.

Share this news

Facebook Reddit Pinterest X WhatsApp Telegram

Aggregated by OpenVan.camp from the public sources listed below, with AI-assisted translation and summary. We always link to the original source. Machine translation may differ from the original -- check the source for important details. Images and content remain the property of their respective owners. Copyright information

Story sources

Open-Air Tourism: Families Take Center Stage and Foreigners Boom

21.05.2026 la Repubblica ITA Original source
Stay connected

Follow OpenVan.camp

Pick where you live

X X Telegram Telegram WhatsApp WhatsApp Facebook Facebook Pinterest Pinterest

🇮🇹 Italy — fuel prices

Updated: 25.07.2026

Benzina senza piombo 95

$2.27 /l

€1.98 · £1.70/l

128 of 140

pricier than 91% of countries

Benzina 98

$2.50 /l

€2.18 · £1.87/l

85 of 94

pricier than 89% of countries

Benzina 100

$2.53 /l

€2.21 · £1.90/l

23 of 24

pricier than 92% of countries

Gasolio

$2.47 /l

€2.16 · £1.85/l

133 of 141

pricier than 94% of countries

Gasolio premium

$2.66 /l

€2.33 · £1.99/l

36 of 41

pricier than 85% of countries

GPL

$0.85 /l

€0.74 · £0.64/l

25 of 55

cheaper than 56% of countries

Metano

$1.81 /l

€1.58 · £1.36/l

11 of 15

pricier than 67% of countries

All countries Prices: Italy
Cheapest on the map

Popular route

Distance

Fuel cost

~

Est. time

~

Open on map
Quiz: test yourself
Guess the vanlife lingo — 3 quick questions
1 / 3
Q1 In Italy, a sign says "carico/scarico". What is it for?
VanSky - weather index · Italy

Best regions in the coming days

Aosta Valley +25°·29 km/h
93
Trentino-South Tyrol +25°·28 km/h
82
Piedmont +25°·27 km/h
71
Lombardy +24°·31 km/h
70
Calabria +29°·35 km/h
69
Avoid now
Lazio +34°·30 km/h
41
Umbria +34°·36 km/h
42
All regions

Upcoming Events

All Events
JUL 31 –3 AUG FRI 2026

Tenth Camper Rally at the Lakes of Monticchio

Festival Italy 4
Lakes of Monticchio, Rionero in Vulture
In 0 days 65%
JUL 31 –3 AUG FRI 2026

Camper Rally

Festival Italy 1
Lakes of Monticchio, Rionero in Vulture (Potenza)
In 0 days 95%
AUG 7 –9 FRI 2026

Matese Volks Camp

Festival Italy 2
Campitello Matese (1400m), San Massimo
In 7 days 95%
AUG 11 TUE 2026

I PATAGARRI - LIVE TOUR 2026, Mon Rêve Summer Festival 2026

Festival Italy 1
Mon Reve Resort, Taranto
In 11 days 50%
SEP 5 –12 SAT 2026

Raduno Francescano in Camper 2026

Road Trip Italy
Gubbio
Upcoming 70%
SEP 12 –20 SAT 2026

Camper Show - Caravans, Accessories, Routes and Destinations

Exhibition Italy 3
Fiere di Parma, Parma
Upcoming 95%

Recommended

All News
Life in a Campervan: 2 Years on the Road — Real Experience and Tips Lifestyle © Kopaev Alex
Article

Life in a Campervan: 2 Years on the Road — Real Experience and Tips

Two years on the road with a cat named Zhuzu — and not a single day of wanting to go back. We break down life in a camper van: where to find water, how heating works, what to do about electricity, and where to look for overnight spots. 7 countries, hundreds of places, and an honest account — from the mountain roads of Turkey to the coastline of Montenegro.

Read more

You May Be Interested

All News
Growth of Open-Air Tourism in Italy: Families, Comfort, and International Travelers Lifestyle © GuidaViaggi
IT Italy

Growth of Open-Air Tourism in Italy: Families, Comfort, and International Travelers

According to the Camping Report 2026 (CaRe) by Campeggi.com, searches for campsites and tourist villages in Italy increased by 34% compared to 2025. Family trips dominate (77% of searches), with 65% of travelers preferring bungalows and mobile homes. International demand rose from 22% to 48%, led by Germany (21%), Switzerland (8%), and Austria (6%). Among Italians, Liguria is the top destination (16%), while Sardinia leads for foreigners.

Source: GuidaViaggi ITA
Lifestyle IT Italy

Camping Report 2026: Outdoor holidays in Italy increasingly family-oriented and international

According to Campeggi.com's report, in 2026, 77% of camping searches in Italy come from families with children, while the share of international tourists reached 48%. Liguria overtook Sardinia in popularity among Italians, while Sardinia, Tuscany, and Veneto lead among foreigners. Average stay duration is 7-8 days for Italians and 14 days for Germans.

Source: askanews.it ITA

News from Italy

All News
Montalto Marina: camper area empty in peak summer Closures © civonline.it
IT Italy

Montalto Marina: camper area empty in peak summer

In late July, the camper area in Montalto Marina is nearly empty, prompting questions from the local civic group 'Impegno civico per Montalto e Pescia'. The group cites possible causes such as poor management, lack of services, and high prices. A camper driver noted that in Tarquinia, 9 euros per day includes water and lighting, while in Montalto Marina, 12 euros provides none. Others point to a broader economic downturn: rising service costs and stagnant wages reducing tourist numbers.

Source: civonline.it ITA
Porto Azzurro: storage facility for motorhomes and caravans seized along with tourists' trailers Incidents © Il Tirreno
IT Italy

Porto Azzurro: storage facility for motorhomes and caravans seized along with tourists' trailers

In Porto Azzurro (Elba Island), the coast guard, acting on a prosecutor's order, sealed off a roughly 10,000 sq m plot used as a storage facility for motorhomes and caravans after it was classified as an illegal dump. All 105 vehicles on site were impounded, including roadworthy caravans belonging to tourists who intended to retrieve them for summer holidays. The facility owner says only about 15 vehicles are abandoned and should be scrapped, while the rest are in regular use. Tourists whose caravans are blocked report major disruption, with many having planned to depart within days.

Source: Il Tirreno ITA
Saronno: Motorhome owners protest over derelict parking area Closures © prealpina.it
IT Italy

Saronno: Motorhome owners protest over derelict parking area

Motorhome owners in Saronno, Italy, are calling on the municipality to restore the parking area on Via Grieg. The site, intended for servicing and parking motorhomes, is in a state of neglect: garbage is frequently dumped, water supply has been cut off, loading and discharge points are disabled, and there is no video surveillance or adequate lighting. Users suggest introducing paid access if the area is properly maintained, but the administration has not yet responded about the future of the facility.

Source: prealpina.it ITA
Turin police conduct sweeping checks: unsafe motorhomes and vans seized Bans & Fines © Quotidiano Piemontese
IT Italy

Turin police conduct sweeping checks: unsafe motorhomes and vans seized

On July 29, 2026, Turin's local police carried out a large-scale operation targeting illegal parking and unauthorized vehicle conversions. In the Mirafiori, Corso Vercelli, and Parco Ruffini areas, officers removed unsafe motorhomes and seized vans lacking inspection. One van converted into an illegal dormitory was impounded for one to six months.

Source: Quotidiano Piemontese ITA

Install OpenVan.camp

Get quick access and offline reading.

Install on iOS

  1. 1 Tap Share in Safari.
  2. 2 Choose "Add to Home Screen".
  3. 3 Confirm by tapping Add.

Already installed

The app is already installed on this device.

Install from browser menu

Use your browser menu to install or add to home screen.

→ Glossary