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Agricampeggio Darwin

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Peaceful campsite on a farm five minutes’ drive from Alimini in Apulia
Five minutes’ drive from beaches and lakes; Otranto 15 minutes
Tree-shaded pitches among working orchards and vegetable gardens

Spread over several flower-filled hectares on a small organic farm, Agricampeggio Darwin sits amid a rich flora of Mediterranean maquis scrub, oaks and fruit trees including olives, mulberries and carobs. This Apulia site came into existence in 2009, celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of English naturalist Charles Darwin. Managed by Andrea and Raffaella and run in conjunction with the World Wide Organization of Organic Farms (WOOF) – a global organisation for people working the land in exchange for board – the site is divided into zones: the tree-sheltered camping meadows, the orchard and vegetable garden. Guests can choose their own spacious pitches, and facilities on site include hot showers, a kids’ playground and info points if you’re seeking inspiration for excursions and day trips. You’re welcome to cook in the barbecue zone, and any essentials can be picked up in Alimini (five minutes’ drive). Any digital nomads needing to keep in touch with the outside world can head for the laid-back alfresco meeting area, and if you’re after chilled evenings, the wooden music gazebo is just the spot for a song or two with fellow campers. One last thing: guests are politely requested to use natural detergents only on site, as any type of chemical product is banned.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
A charge of €0.00 (£0.00) applies for the use of the shower.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Reception is unmanned after 9 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
The bar is open between 15/07 and 05/09.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Spanish

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Für mich ideal

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Feb 2025

Fully-serviced grass and earth pitch

Liked: Gastfreundlich und zuvorkommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Has the potential to be a really nice campsite.

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Fully-serviced grass and earth pitch

Liked: The outdoor shower was very nice even though the water was cold by night, the cats and the tranquility.

Disliked: The indoor showers and toilets weren’t particularly clean and couldn’t be locked, the unannounced city tax, photo’s being taken of our ID and the request to leave one behind.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Aire Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Dedicated quiet space Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Tourer storage facilities

Location

Agricampeggio Darwin

SSPP 338/342

Località Pozzello

Otranto

Lecce

Italy

73028

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

40.21425°N
18.4207°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Heading for the beach? There are white sands and lively lidos backed by dunes at Spiaggia Alimini (five minutes’ drive), while the slender strip of sand at Baia dei Turchi (take picnics and water) and the small cove at Caletta Toraiello (both 10 minutes) have natural rocky platforms for sunbathing and diving into the sea. Further down the coastline, you can swim into the Grotta delle Pupe (also 10 minutes). Keen birdwatchers, be sure to take your binoculars when you visit the Alimini Lakes (five minute’ drive or 10 minutes by bike), where you can explore the surrounding maquis scrubland and hike through pine forest when keeping an eye out for white storks, flamingos and cranes. To acquaint yourself with the history of the Apulia region, spend a day exploring the 15th-century Castello Aragonese and admiring the mosaic floors and ornate ceilings at the medieval Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata in ancient Otranto (15 minutes’ drive). When you fancy a break from all that culture, settle down for a seafood feast in a restaurant with Adriatic Sea views.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Laghi Alimini-Colonia Trieste	2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Serra Degli Alimini A Nord Scarico	2.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Serra Degli Alimini-A Sud Scarico	2.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Foce Lago Alimini Grande	2.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Villaggio Valtur-A Sud Scarico	2.3 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

A charge of €0.00 (£0.00) applies for the use of the shower.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet (afternoon) hours must be respected between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m..
Quiet hours must be respected between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The bar is open between 15/07 and 05/09.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. between 06/09 and 14/07.
Reception is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from to between 15/07 and 05/09.
Reception is unmanned after 9 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Agricampeggio Darwin have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Agricampeggio Darwin dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Agricampeggio Darwin? Heading for the beach? There are white sands and lively lidos backed by dunes at Spiaggia Alimini (five minutes’ drive), while the slender strip of sand at Baia dei Turchi (take picnics … Read more