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We are off on Saturday. Mosel Valley, Switzerland then maybe Italy and the lakes. We have only been to Maggiore before in early July 2009. Its likely if we do head that way that it will be early July like last time.
I have been researching through the database and the camping infos website and it seems the sostas and sites are cramped and expensive. Now bearing in mind we have a scooter we would like to discover the best bits of the lakes but leave the van somewhere quiet and cheap!
Everyone seems to flock to Garda it seems but then everyone flocks to Windermere in our lake disrict and its by far my least favourite lake. We prefer the wilder and quieter north lakes. so does the same apply in Italy? Are there any quieter places to see and stay at? I have found a few sostas that sound ok and dont appear too expensive on the web and on here so far but they seem thin on the ground. Have found no reference to wild spots whatsoever.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Barry
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Without wishing to offend anyone, the Italians seem to behave like a flock of lazy sheep at times.
They all follow each other to the nearest and easiest campsite - possibly because each one thinks the others "know something"!
We haven't been to Italy much recently, but we always used to find out which was the popular side of the lake and go round the other side.
It seemed to work well. Half the price, half the crowding, and with your scooter it shouldn't be a problem to pop round to the "good side" and enjoy it during the day.
Eddied will be the one to ask I guess, since he lives there.
You are quite right about the popularity of Garda and a few other "big name" lakes. The little ones further north are just as nice in our opinion, not that we have been to many of them.
Garda is popular - but....from my recent visit a few weeks ago, I noted that the sites at Peschiera del Garda were packed and jammed - it was awful. The sites at Manerba del Garda were a lot quieter - and still only about 10 miles to Desenzano from where you can get the train to Venice, Verona or Milan.
I really liked Camping Baia Verde - we returned there three times - swimming pool. spa pool, bar, decent restaurant etc all for 15 euro with ACSI.
For me, in future, I will stay only at the south end when I need to get a train, otherwise it is Manerba. I have also stayed many times at Moniga in the past - again quite quiet
Russell
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Try lake Orta - the most beautiful place in northern Italy. I seem to remember someone recommending a place on lake Iseo not too long ago, possibly in the database. July and August are hell on earth around the campsites of the Italian lakes, all the Italians, Germans and Dutch have the same idea and you can't move for vans.
good luck
We have stayed at Manerba del Garda - pitches are relatively small but on terraces so you get a wonderful view of the lake, particulary at night with a glass in hand.
A short walk from the site, 10 mins or so along the lake, there is a pleasant and reasonable restaurant right on the waters edge.
Try lake Orta - the most beautiful place in northern Italy. I seem to remember someone recommending a place on lake Iseo not too long ago, possibly in the database. July and August are hell on earth around the campsites of the Italian lakes, all the Italians, Germans and Dutch have the same idea and you can't move for vans.
good luck
Chris
Thanks. I have missed Orta until now. Found it and 2 free sostas with dodgy roads into them (dont care about that) and a campsite. It sounds and looks right up our street.
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Try lake Orta - the most beautiful place in northern Italy. I seem to remember someone recommending a place on lake Iseo not too long ago, possibly in the database. July and August are hell on earth around the campsites of the Italian lakes, all the Italians, Germans and Dutch have the same idea and you can't move for vans.
good luck
Chris
Thanks. I have missed Orta until now. Found it and 2 free sostas with dodgy roads into them (dont care about that) and a campsite. It sounds and looks right up our street.
The sosta on Sacro Monte at Orta is lovely but don't go at the weekend, it gets very busy. I think I did put in the review that if there are 2 of you the passenger should jump out and check the coast is clear then drive in through the exit and straight along to the sosta parking. Otherwise it is a difficult twisty road in and you will end up shuffling to get round the corner.
In Orta the Cafe Albino does wonderful polenta with grilled local cheese and vegetables
Try lake Orta - the most beautiful place in northern Italy. I seem to remember someone recommending a place on lake Iseo not too long ago, possibly in the database. July and August are hell on earth around the campsites of the Italian lakes, all the Italians, Germans and Dutch have the same idea and you can't move for vans.
good luck
Chris
Thanks. I have missed Orta until now. Found it and 2 free sostas with dodgy roads into them (dont care about that) and a campsite. It sounds and looks right up our street.
The sosta on Sacro Monte at Orta is lovely but don't go at the weekend, it gets very busy. I think I did put in the review that if there are 2 of you the passenger should jump out and check the coast is clear then drive in through the exit and straight along to the sosta parking. Otherwise it is a difficult twisty road in and you will end up shuffling to get round the corner.
In Orta the Cafe Albino does wonderful polenta with grilled local cheese and vegetables
Chris
Sounds great. I feel a plan coming on. Through the tunnel to Cannobio on Maggiore, 3 nights on the Sosta then a trip over to Orta (during the week). Take it from there. What are the roads like on the other side of Orta where the other sosta is. Also. How come they appear to be free over there?
Im beginning to sound like a tight Yorkshireman but I just cant bring myself to part with £40+ for a campsite!
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