About
The Resort

The perfect vacation destination

Go Into the nature Resort

At a unique location in the middle of 14 hectare of Italian forest, Parco del Gargano has long hosted campers in need of a Naturist experience.
Our hosts.Maria and her husband Mario, have reinvented and rejuvenated this well known campsite.
They have focused on offering their guests delicious Italian cooking, heartwarming care, and an opportunity to enjoy the freedom of an adults only environment.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is that everyone—couples, singles, gay, straight, should enjoy an unforgettable, not judgmental vacation.

Having first-row seats to a beautiful sunset from your tent? Enjoying an amazing ocean view while enjoying a pool swim? Relaxing in comfortable hammocks under the shade of the trees? Enjoying an aperitivo in the evening sun? Hiking or biking in the beautiful nature scenes of national park Gargano? Experience true South-Italian atmosphere while exploring local markets? It’s all possible at Parco del Gargano!

Naturism

Naturism means freedom. Maria receives her guests with southern Italian hospitality. Everyone should be able to relax, and feel at home at the park.

Featuring a unique landscape, beautiful views, and a warm atmosphere, the Parco offers the charm of Italy as a rustic environment to enjoy nature and Naturism.

Resort Amenities

Resort Location

Naturist campsite Parco del Gargano is in Italy, in the heart of the hilly peninsula of Gargano, surrounded by the Adriatic sea. The campsite is in the northern part of the Apulia region.

The peninsula of Gargano is largely protected natural parks: the Foresta Umbra with ancient forests. To the north of Gargano peninsula lie the lakes of Lago di Lesina and Lago di Verano. These form an important breeding place for a wide variety of birds.

You can find charming coastal towns that are more than worth visiting, like Rodi Garganico, Peschici, Vieste and Mattinata. On the peninsula are also well-known destinations for pilgrimages, including Monte Sant’Angelo, with a gorgeous view over the mountains and the Adriatic, and San Giovanni Rotondo, famous for the Padre Pio monastery.
Excursions to the breathtaking Foresta Umbra can be made by jeep or on your own. You can also take a tour along the Gargano coast with a (private) boat, with visits to coastal caves, beaches, and the archipelago Isola di Tremiti.

Just 2 km from the naturist campsite Parco del Gargano lies the San Menaio seaside resort featuring a beach with many deckchairs, parasols and beach pavilions. There is also an area of empty beach. In the nearby city of Vico del Gargano are stores, supermarkets and restaurants.

How To Get Here

Set your GPS with the destination Vico del Gargano. Once you reach Vico del Gargano, take the road in the direction of Ischitella. You can reach this road, the Via del Risogimento, by going straight at the roundabout in the middle of town. At the next roundabout you should go straight at the roundabout again and drive out of Vico.

At the end of the road, on your left, you will see a fire station, then a big school, and then Autosalon Vico del Gargano. Follow the road and about 300 meters further, on the right-hand side at the corner, you will see a blue sign pointing towards campsite Parco del Gargano. Here, you turn right on to a small road with a view of the town to your right. After about 4.5 km, you should see a small road left and up. Here there is also a sign with a direction marker to the campsite. Take the small road, and after about 500 meters you should see the gate to Parco del Gargano.

Transfer Options

By Car

Take the highway A-14/E55 Bologna-Bari/Taranto. Exit Poggio Imperiale, Provincial road (SS693) going to Vieste until you arrive at Vico del Gargano (SP528). Afterwards aim for Ischitella (SP51), after approximately 500 meters turn right at the sign that says ‘Sporting Club Gargano (Contrada Mannarella). Follow this road for approximately 5 kilometers and turn left to follow the FKK sign that leads you to the gate of the campsite.

Flights

By plane: The closest airports are Pescara (Abruzzo Airport) 201 km away, and Bari (Puglia Airport) 273 km away.
From Netherlands: From Schiphol – KLM/Alitalia nonstop to Pescara; Transavia nonstop to Bari; KLM/Alitalia to Bari with one stopover. From Eindhoven, Maastricht, Dusseldorf Weeze – Ryanair has various flights on offer from these airports. Check www.vliegwinkel.nl for good offers.
From Germany: Search for flights departing from various cities in Germany on www.tuifly.com
From Italy: Search for flights departing from various cities to Pescara or Bari on www.volagratis.com

From the airports in Pescara and Bari you can reach campsite Parco del Gargano in approximately 2.5 hours by (rental) car. From Bari, it is also possible to travel to the campsite by bus. The bus leaves 4 times per day from Bari airport to Rodi Garganico. The trip takes about 3,5 hours.

Also a possibility is to take a flight to Naples, 345 km away, or Rome, 391 km away. From these cities, you can reach Parco del Gargano is about 3,5 hours by car.

By Train

From several location across Italy see Trenitalia: to Foggia afterwards to San Severo. From San Severo to Rodi Garganico with Ferrovie del Gargano.

Kind Words From Our Guests

“When arriving we only planned to stay for a couple of days, but quickly decided to extend our stay. We strongly recommend Parco del Gargano. The campsite feels very spacious and care-free. You can put up your tent pretty much anywhere, no pre-determined spots. You are especially lucky when going outside of the main season, when temperatures are truly ideal. Lago di Verano, is a close-by naturist beach. There are also many authentic Italian towns in the vicinity. We’re sure to return.“

“We first came to Parco del Gargano in May 2016. We were received with incredible warmth. After retiring, we planned to travel through Italy without stopping at any given place for more that a few days. We ended up staying for six weeks and three days. The feeling of acceptance, and equivalence we experience was truly heartwarming. We feel that is the defining characteristic that elevates this place from other similar campsites. There is plenty of personal contact between staff and campers, you are allowed to help in the kitchen, and all staff members seemed very friendly. The terrain itself is gorgeous, and designed with love by the owners. When first entering, it felt as if we were entering a fairy tale forest, such beautiful nature. The surrounding area offers many nice villages and other beautiful nature sights. After fourty years of naturism this campsite would definitely go into our top 2. You can truly find the spirit of equivalence and respect for all that is embedded in the naturism idea.”

“We came here on the recommendation of friends of our who told us it was an amazing naturist campsite in Southern Italy. They told us it was being run by Maria. We googled Southern Italy naturist campsite, Maria, and voila! We are e-mail our friends as soon as possible that they should visit as well Cordial and care-free It’s perfect, completely care-free and nearly no rules. That’s what makes it so amazing compared to other campsites, no numbers, no restrictions. The heartfelt reception: what kind of drink would you like? Take a tasty beer and they’ll come sit with you. We really recommend this campsite; the weather is always nice. We were surprised to find out that it does rain occasionally. Dinner is always a delicious as well as cozy experience, especially when Maria makes the risotto with fruit de mer. I’d recommend people to come here just for that. The fact that Maria mostly does the cooking herself strongly influences the quality of the food. There are also great beaches in close proximity. A quick 3,5 km drive and you’ll be right there. After settling in, it is truly amazing here. We also felt free to keep our things outside and leave everything open since the campsite feels really safe.”

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