Agricampeggio Darwin

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Free parking
Music gazebo
Playground
Tree-shaded pitches

  • 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.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Rent a tent 4
Open all year
Opens
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/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Reception is unmanned after 9 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • 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 07/15 and 09/05.
  • This is a quiet park: 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

Spanish

Italian

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

50%

would recommend this campground to a friend

100%

would stay here again

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU grass and earth campsite

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU grass and earth campsite

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

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Aire Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Dedicated quiet space Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans

Location

Agricampeggio Darwin

0

SSPP 338/342

Località Pozzello

Otranto

Lecce

Italy

73028

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome +0200 (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 2020201920182017
Laghi Alimini-Colonia Trieste 2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Serra Degli Alimini A Nord Scarico 2.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Serra Degli Alimini-A Sud Scarico 2.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Foce Lago Alimini Grande 2.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Villaggio Valtur-A Sud Scarico 2.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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
  • When can I check in and check out of Agricampeggio Darwin?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Agricampeggio Darwin? From $30.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.