Area Camper I Faraglioni

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Family-friendly site 80 metres from the sea, in Puglia’s Salento area
Cave of Poetry five minutes’ drive; Lecce half an hour
Playground; wellness treatments; bike hire; daily bread delivery

The Salento area of Puglia (think of it as the spur of Italy’s boot) is renowned for its beaches and crystal-clear waters. Both are within easy reach at peaceful Area Camper I Faraglioni, about 80 metres from the Adriatic Sea, in the old fishing village of Torre Sant’Andrea. The site is about a half-hour drive from Lecce and one hour from Brindisi. There’s no need to worry about how you’re going to get there without your own transport, since there is a handy shuttle service from (and to) both Brindisi and Bari airports, and from Lecce and Otranto train stations. Those blue waters sure are inviting, but before you start looking for somewhere to unfurl your towel and kick off your flip flops, spend a minute or ten familiarising yourself with the facilities on site. Chances are the kids will have already found the play area and the games room; wellness treatments and relaxing massages are available for stressed-out grown-ups. Family time can be spent on a hired bike exploring the rugged coastline, which is punctuated by dramatic sea stacks – the nearest ones, the Faraglioni di Sant’Andrea, are a five-minute walk away. The lower cliffs here are popular with the locals who come to dive, snorkel and swim; if you prefer a sandy beach, there’s a small cove to the south, opposite a smaller sea stack known as the Sphinx for its distinctive profile. Fresh bread and pastries are supplied every morning, so that’s breakfast sorted. For other meals, there are a couple of restaurants in the village, and more choices (plus grocery stores) in Torre dell’Orso (five minutes’ drive).

Campground type

Please note

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
A charge of EUR1.00 ($1.66) applies for the use of the shower.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Site types & availability

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Powered grass and gravel site

Max. persons unlimited No dogs allowed

Ground type: Grass and gravel

Site size: Max 5.0m width x 11.0m depth (16.4ft width x 36.1ft depth) Calculated area: 55.0m² (592.0ft²)

Max. persons unlimited No dogs allowed

One Caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Camper trailer or Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 5.0m width x 11.0m depth (16.4ft width x 36.1ft depth) Calculated area: 55.0m² (592.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass and gravel

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Camper trailer, Tent

Features

Electric: 6 amp extra cost
3-amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.

Cable TV connection
Dump point
Drainage hook-up
TV aerial
Use of a motorhome service point
Water hook-up

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Extra car (1 max)

EUR 5 (EUR 5) per night
Upgrade electric amp (1 max)

EUR 2 (EUR 2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

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Features

No 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

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available 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 No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Area Camper I Faraglioni

Via Matteotti

Marina di Melendugno

Sant'Andrea

Lecce

Italy

73026

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

40.25506°N
18.44336°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

The Cave of Poetry (five minutes’ drive) is a spectacular natural swimming pool carved out of the limestone cliffs by the waves. Get there early in the summer to grab a good spot from where to admire local daredevils as they dive into the emerald waters. A pretty marina and a sheltered sandy beach with shallow waters are just two of many attractions in Otranto (15 minutes). Check out the Aragonese Castle, dating from the 15th century, and the cathedral, with its stunning floor mosaics. (Don’t forget to look up in the cathedral: the ceiling is pretty stunning, too.) Lecce is known for its Baroque architecture, splendid examples of which include the Basilica di Santa Croce, featuring an elaborately adorned façade, and the cathedral, with its tapered bell tower. There’s a playground in the leafy Giardini Pubblici Giuseppe Garibaldi park, which spreads around a stone folly.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sant'Andrea-Vicino Al Faro	0.3 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Torre Dell'Orso Alla Pineta	1.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Conca Specchiulla-Residence 5	2.2 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Torre Dell'Orso-Stab.L'Orsetta	2.3 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Camping Frassanito-A Nord Scarico	2.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Extras

A charge of EUR1.00 ($1.66) applies for the use of the shower.

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.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 15 day(s) of arrival.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: EUR250.00 ($413.80) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

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.

Vehicles

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

Safety

No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 9 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet (afternoon) hours must be respected between 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m..
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..

Reception

Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. between 30/04 and 31/10.

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

The damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit required on arrival can only be paid for in cash.

General

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.
This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 8:30 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of EUR50.00 ($82.76) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Area Camper I Faraglioni have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Area Camper I Faraglioni dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Area Camper I Faraglioni? The Cave of Poetry (five minutes’ drive) is a spectacular natural swimming pool carved out of the limestone cliffs by the waves. Get there early in the summer to grab a good … Read more