We have just got back from Bella Italia. We took our own tent and were very much in the minority. The site is dominated by caravans, mobile homes and EuroCamp-style fixed tents. The area where they direct people to pitch their own tents too is a very tiny corner of the campsite where not a lot of grass grows due to the shade from the trees, so it can get a bit muddy very quickly, and the pitches are the smallest ones on the site from what I saw. Luckily for us we made the best of it by taking the pitch right at the edge of the site, overlooking the lake, so the views were definitely compensation. Also on the plus side, we were surrounded by trees and bay leaf bushes on most sides, unlike most of the other caravan pitches where trees were in short supply. The caravan/Eurocamp pitches also appeared fairly small for a 4* campsite, and were packed together very closely. However, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the restaurant next to the lake was good, the supermarket had everything we needed and more including fresh baked bread etc every day. The toilet block was spotlessly clean, modern, and spacious and included private cubicles with washbasins.
The showers were fantastic- when they worked properly! Unfortunately the supply of hot water (supposedly 24h/day) was sporadic. It was inexplicable too as sometimes I would be the only person taking a shower but the hot water would suddenly cut out, but if I went to another shower next door it would be fine for about 10 minutes. I don't think I ever got a shower to keep running with hot water for more than 10 minutes at a time! However my boyfriend had no problems whatsoever with water running cold in the men's showers. It would be great if they could sort the problem out.
The other facilities were superb, including bicycle hire. We rented a bike each for 6 hours which cost about £6/hour - pretty good. Of course there was also archery, pedalos, windsurfing etc and it seemed like all the kids were kept entertained with shows every day. The swimming pools were great too, and there was a beach section next to them with real sand where you can hire sun loungers.
I wouldn't particularly recommend this place for teenagers because there wasn't a disco and it generally seemed like it was more set up for parents with young children.
One more thing, at 15.50 euros per person just for a tent in low season (22E high season) this is one of the most expensive campsites in Italy, according to camping guides. I just think given the landscaping/pitches/showers they should probably lower the prices or improve the layout as I have stayed in nicer 4* camp sites for less. However, the location on the lake is great, the nearby town is pretty and the activities, food and most of the facilities are good which is probably how it gets the rating it gets.

Just returned from our first family camping trip and it was excellent.

2A+3 Kids 6,4,& 2 Years old had any unreal time(to be fare it was our first camp trip) we usally stay in 4/5* hotels but we took a early trip away and it was perfect for our family.

Kids loved it, made loads of new friends and I was ran very well, great security, great kids club, plenty to do.

Stayed in 2 Bed Xtra mobile Home(www.eurocamp.co.uk, great value very comfortamble, clean and has everything we needed.

Site has supermarket also but we shopped alot in Lidi and Large SMA supermarket(3 Mins Drive). Resturants on site also f.od not bad, but better in Town.

If you looking for a safe fun getaway with the kids and want to enjoy yourself also, relax and enjoy here, you will be suprised how good it can be, we did

Highly recommended, will return for sure next year.Tip.. Book early for discounts

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We stayed at the Bella Italia campsite, (two adults, two kids aged 10 and 12), during the second week in April in one of Keycamp's Villagrands with decking.

The site was large, but very quiet during our stay. The very small pitches were laid out like streets, with mobile homes facing each other. I can imagine that it gets very crowded in the summer, but when we were there, the mobile homes opposite us were empty, so we never felt cramped.

The Villagrand itself was a bit of a disappointment; the cleaning that had been carried out before our arrival was rudimentary to say the least, and there weren't the usual cubbyholes and storage spaces meaning that the caravan got a bit cramped. The decking was nice, but poor weather meant we didn't use it much.

It was far too cold during most of our stay to use the swimming pools which were gradually being brought into use as our week progressed. The nearest to us were a trio of lovely small pools with rocks which my youngest tried out on our last full day.

We visited the Pizzeria a couple of times and the pizzas were fine and service friendly. We also used the bar next to the lake a couple of times - very entertaining when Milan were playing Juventus!

The views across the lake from the site were spectacular on a clear day and it was easy walking distance into Peschiera.

I would recommend this site to families who don't mind a busy atmosphere in high season, and to those looking for peace and quiet in low season. I liked it so much that I'm planning on returning next year, (but in May so the weather will be better), and I rarely say that about anywhere!

This has to be the worst site we have stayed on and we have stayed on many. The pitches are badly laid out and you look directly into the mobiles back and front. The site is far too big and heaven help anyone staying there at peak time. We tried to use the restaurant once but gave up after an hour wait after which only one meal was served which was worse than a bad Italian restaurant in the UK, And it was not cheap, The shopping area was OK and that was about it - Oh forgot the extremely surly staff on reception 0 obviously had a long and tiring season. Thank goodness for Peschiera itself which has plenty delightful cafes and restaurants and bars as well as pleasant shopping