Camping Club Del Sole Marina Julia Family Collection

Location

Surroundings

Marina Julia sits beside the Gulf of Trieste, surrounded by flat coastal landscapes, pine woodland, beaches and wetlands. The nearby Isonzo River delta creates an important natural environment for birds and wildlife, while the Karst plateau begins inland towards Duino and Sistiana. The area combines Adriatic coastline, lagoons, meadows, wooded areas and low limestone hills, offering varied scenery for cycling and walking.

“My advice is to make the waterpark a central part of your holiday here. It is unusually varied for a family campsite, with an Olympic pool for proper swimming, a river pool for relaxing, slides for younger thrill-seekers and a diving area for confident swimmers. The river pool is particularly enjoyable when you want something gentler than the slides. For families with smaller children, choose accommodation reasonably close to the central facilities if possible. The resort's restaurant, bar, shop, playground, stage, mini club and pool complex are concentrated around the main leisure area, making it easy to move around without constantly getting into the car. Traveller feedback also highlights how convenient the central layout can be for families. I also recommend allowing time for the beach rather than treating it simply as a backup to the swimming pools. The coastline here is different from the classic sandy beaches farther down the Adriatic: expect fine gravel with sandy areas and a broad coastal setting. There is also a separate section for guests with dogs. If you are travelling with a dog, check the exact accommodation's pet conditions before booking. Up to two pets can be accepted in designated accommodation, while other camping accommodation policies can differ. Cats are also listed as accepted in designated pet-friendly units. For sightseeing, my favourite strategy is to combine one full resort day with one excursion day. Trieste and Miramare make an excellent cultural combination, while Aquileia and Grado work particularly well for families wanting history, cycling and coastal scenery. With the airport so close, this is also one of the easier northern Italian coastal resorts to reach by air.”

— Our camping specialist