At Family Camping Serenella you don't need to choose between a lazy lake holiday and a holiday full of action for the kids. You get both, on one flat, easy-to-walk site right on Lake Garda.
The campsite sits directly on the eastern shore between Bardolino and Garda, and you walk to both towns along the lakeside cycle and pedestrian path — Bardolino is just 1 km away, Garda 2 km. In front of the campsite is a free grass-and-pebble beach with a jetty for easy lake swimming, so that first morning dip is literally a few steps from your pitch.
The heart of the campsite is the pool area: a lagoon pool with water games and slides, a shallow 60 cm pool for the little ones, and a deeper pool up to 180 cm for teens and adults. Add the miniclub, creative workshops, playground, game room and Italian animation from mid-May to early September, and the hardest part of the day becomes getting them out of the water for lunch.
Stay in a fully equipped, air-conditioned mobile home with kitchen, bathroom and terrace. The three-bedroom Gabbiano sleeps up to 7, the two-bedroom Tucano Lux up to 5 — ideal if you want the campsite feeling without the set-up.
Restaurant Ca' Rossa, the pizzeria, bar, ice-cream parlour and shop with fresh bread mean you never have to cook if you don't want to. And when you do want a big day out, Gardaland is 13 km away and Verona 32 km.
Our tip: do one big day out, then let the lake set the pace for the rest.
Details
Location
•Near a village
•Near a lake
•Near an amusement park
Terrain
•Flat
Distance sea/lake
•Directly on the lake
Accommodation type
•Mobile home
Suitable for
•Babies and Toddlers (0-3)
•Children (4-12)
Location
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Practical information
Address
Località Mezzariva 19, 37011, Bardolino VR
Size
4.9 ha
Number of pitches
409
Distance from Utrecht
1206 km
Nearest airport
Verona Villafranca (Valerio Catullo) (VRN) · 39 km
The pool complex is the beating heart of the campsite: three outdoor pools, each with its own crowd. The lagoon pool has water games and slides, a 60 cm pool gives toddlers and small children their own splash zone, and the deeper pool, up to 180 cm and about 300 m², is made for adults and teenagers. Two of the three pools are heated in spring and autumn, and the pools are open from spring to autumn, weather permitting. Sun loungers and umbrellas around the pools are free to use, so just bring a towel.
Water Sport possibilities
•Waterskiing
•SUP
•Kayaking
•Canoeing
•Aquagym
•Parasailing
Lake Garda is your playground for action. A water sports centre on the lake offers waterskiing, wakeboarding, parasailing and banana-boat rides, all for a fee, and a water taxi service adds a fun way to see the shoreline. Professional coaches are available for many watersports and courses, so beginners are welcome too.
Closest river or lake
•Lake
•Pebble beach
•Public beach
•Public Path to the beach
•Watersports available
•Parasailing
•Bananaboat rides
•Swim lake
•Direct Access
•Cycling routes
•Boat trips
Lake Garda is right at your doorstep. The campsite has direct access to the lake and a free grass-and-pebble beach, reached by the cycle and pedestrian path linking Garda and Bardolino. A pier makes a perfect launch pad for swimming, and rock shoes make stepping into the water extra comfortable. The shoreline path is ideal for walks and bike rides too.
Food & Beverage Options
•Restaurant
•Pizzeria
•Gelateria
•Pool bar
•Snack bar
•Bar
•Bread Delivery
•Breakfast available
Restaurant Ca' Rossa serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Veneto specialities and kids' meals on the menu. For a lighter bite there is a snack bar, a pizzeria, a bar, a pool bar and an ice-cream parlour, and fresh bread rolls can be ordered too. Holiday days without cooking have never been so tasty.
Activities & Sports
•Tabletennis
•Bicycle hire
•Cycling
Keep the holiday active with table tennis on site and bicycle rental for exploring. The cycle and pedestrian path linking Garda and Bardolino runs right past the campsite, and the surrounding vineyards, fields and hills offer hiking and cycling trails with views of the mountains.
Leisure & Entertainment
•Playground
•Games room
•Mini club
•Kids disco
•Animation
•For children
•For Adults
•Daytime animation
•Evening Entertainment
•Animation languages
•Italian
•Kids Club
Children are well looked after with a miniclub, creative workshops and a kids' disco, while the playground and game room fill the hours between swims. From mid-May to early September, animation in Italian brings energy for kids and adults alike, with pool-area gymnastics, aerobics and dancing, plus evening events when the sun goes down.
Services
•Access for persons with reduced mobility
•Bedlinen rental
•Baby package to rent
•Check in after hours by request
•Languages spoken
•English
•French
•German
•Italian
•Dutch
•Spanish
•Bike rentals
•Tourist information
Reception, open 07:00-22:00, speaks Dutch, English, French, German and Italian. Check-in for mobile homes is 17:00-22:00 (later arrivals by arrangement), check-out 07:00-10:00. Ticket and tour information, luggage storage and bike hire are on hand; cribs and high chairs cost €3 per day each. A €100 cash deposit is paid on arrival.
Pets
•Pets not allowed
This is a pet-free holiday spot: dogs are not allowed on the campsite, and no domestic animals of any kind are permitted in the accommodation units. A calm, animal-free setting for families who want to relax.
Shops
•Supermarket
•Bakery
•Fruit and vegetables
•Minimarket
•Tobacco
The on-site grocery shop stocks fresh bread and local produce, and the campsite also has a tobacconist and a summer fruit and vegetable stand that sells pool toys and inflatables too. Larger supermarkets await in Bardolino, 1 km away along the lakeside.
In the neighbourhood
•Attraction Park
•Themapark
•Lake
•Village
Vehicles & Parking facilities
•Parking available next to accommodations
Rental units include one parking space next to the mobile home; on pitches, the car stays on your pitch. One vehicle per accommodation is allowed, and motorcycles and scooters are not admitted on site.
For campers and caravans
•Pitches for tents
•Pitches for campers and Caravans
•Pitch with water connection
•Pitch with drainage
•Electricity on pitch
•Sanitary block
•WC for kids
•Sanitary facilities for disabled
•Launderette
•Washing machines
•Clothes dryers
Bodyfit & wellness
•Outdoor fitness
•Aquafit / Aquagym
•Gymnastics
Stay in shape on holiday: an outdoor fitness area sits next to the pools, and morning gymnastics and water aerobics keep you moving. Perfect for a quick workout before a day at the lake.
Wifi
•Available in some areas only
•Free in public zones
Free wifi is available in selected areas, including around reception and the restaurant, handy for checking routes, booking tickets and sharing holiday snaps with the family back home.
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Why this campsite
✔ Lagoon Pool – Little ones love the slides and water games.
✔ Lake Garda Beach – Free beach and a pier to swim from.
✔ Gardaland Nearby – A theme-park day just 13 km away.
✔ Young Families – Pools, miniclub and playground suit toddlers and primary-age children.
✔ Flat Layout – Easy going for buggies, scooters and bikes.
✔ Bardolino And Garda – Walk or cycle the lakeside path to both.
✔ Air-Conditioned Homes – Cool, comfortable nights in the Gabbiano or Tucano Lux.
✔ Verona Day Trip – Explore the historic city, only 32 km away.
Notes
Types of Accommodations Available at the Campsite:
Starting this year, through Happy Camp, it will be possible to book two types of mobile homes, owned by Family Camping Serenella.
In these accommodations, managed directly by the campsite, bed linens, towels, TV, and air conditioning will be included in the price.
Mobile home Tucano Lux with covered veranda: for max. 5 persons;
Mobile home Gabbiano with covered veranda: for max. 7 persons.
Included Services:
Supply of water, gas, and electricity.
1 parking space next to the mobile home.
Air conditioning included.
Blankets and pillows.
Bed linen and towels.
Excluded Services:
Deposit: €100.00 in cash, to be paid at the arrival.
Final cleaning: we kindly ask you to leave the mobile home clean and tidy; otherwise, € 35,00 will be deducted from the deposit. For departures between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. the cleaning fee is mandatory.
Tourist tax: depending on the municipality of the campsite (we recommend contacting the campsite directly for the rate).
Optional Extra Services:
If you don’t want to bring everything from home, you can book the following services up to 7 days before arrival, with payment at the campsite:
Baby cot (without mattress): €3.00 per day.
High chair: €3.00 per day.
Check-in and Check-out
At Family Camping Serenella, the Campsite will directly take care of the reception and assistance.
Check-in: available from 17:00 until 22:00. For arrivals after 22:00 we kindly ask you to inform us.
Check-out: from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Regulations:
For families and groups of friends wishing to book more than two mobile homes, we kindly ask you to contact us by email so we can check availability and confirm acceptance by the campsite.
We kindly invite young guests aged 18 to 25 to send us a request via email, allowing us to verify the possibility of admission by the campsite.
Minors are not allowed to stay alone and are only admitted if staying in the same mobile home with a parent or responsible adult, subject to prior request sent via email.
We are sorry, but your pets cannot join you on holiday.
Sights & attractions
Punta San Vigilio – 3 km – Pebble beach swims on a wooded headland!
Lazise old town and castle – 7 km – Medieval walls, harbour, Saturday market and gelato!
Gardaland – 13 km – Rides, shows and big family thrills all day long!
Caneva Aquapark – 13 km – Waterslides, wave pools and a splash area for kids!
Parco Natura Viva – 17 km – Drive-through safari and walking zoo with 1,500 animals!
Borghetto sul Mincio – 29 km – Pretty mill village with a Scaliger bridge!
Parco Giardino Sigurtà – 30 km – Tulips, ponds, a maze and a little train!
Monte Baldo cable car – 30 km – Rotating cable car to mountain views and picnics!
Verona – 32 km – Historic city full of culture and lively evenings out!
Rocca Scaligera (Sirmione) – 36 km – Climb the moated castle's towers, then enjoy ice cream!
Mantua historic centre – 67 km – Renaissance squares, lake-view castle and boat trips!
Riva del Garda – 68 km – Pebble beaches, lakeside old town and boat rides!
What is Family Camping Serenella?
Family Camping Serenella is a flat, medium-sized family campsite on Lake Garda, between Bardolino and Garda in Italy's Veneto region. It suits families with young children, offering mobile homes and pitches. Its strongest highlight is a three-pool complex with a lagoon pool and slides, plus a free lake beach nearby.
Quick facts
Official rating
3 stars
Swimming pools
3 outdoor pools, up to 180 cm deep
Distance to Bardolino
1 km
Distance to Garda
2 km
Distance to Gardaland
13 km
Nearest airport
Verona, 39 km
Mobile home capacity
Up to 7 guests
Mobile home check-in
17:00–22:00
Frequently asked questions
Yes, free wifi is available in selected areas of the campsite, including around reception and the restaurant. It is handy for checking routes, booking Gardaland tickets or sharing holiday snaps with family back home, while the rest of your time can be spent by the pool and the lake.
Surroundings
Serenella sits at about 70 m above sea level between Bardolino and Garda, where the lakeshore rolls into gentle hills, vineyards and fields, with mountains on the skyline. Hiking and cycling trails weave through this patchwork, and the flat lakeside path links the campsite to Bardolino (1 km) and Garda (2 km). Punta San Vigilio, a scenic headland, lies a little further to the north-west. For a taste of city life, Verona is 32 km away, while Gardaland adds a theme-park day just 13 km from your door.
“Arriving in the evening? Check-in for mobile homes runs from 17:00 to 22:00, and the campsite only asks you to tell them about later arrivals.
Pack rock shoes for the lake: they make stepping into the water from the pebbly shore much more comfortable for everyone.
Mornings are made for the lakeside path: cycle or stroll to Bardolino (1 km) for a coffee, then carry on to Garda (2 km).
Gardaland is only 13 km away, so ask at reception about tickets and tour information before you set off.
Travelling with a toddler? The 60 cm pool with water games is perfect, and cribs and high chairs can be rented onsite.
Sun loungers and umbrellas around the pools are free to use, so all you need to bring is a towel.
Verona deserves a full day: it is 32 km from the campsite, so start with breakfast at Ca' Rossa and go from there.
Booking a mobile home? Keep €100 in cash handy for the deposit on arrival.
Water sports fan? Waterskiing, wakeboarding and banana-boat rides are on offer at the lake's water sports centre, for a fee.
After dinner, let the children join the evening events and the kids' disco while you linger over an ice cream.”
— Our camping specialist
tripadvisor3.5222 reviews
Family holiday in a lodge
Stayed here for a week in a Tucano Lux. The site is nice with a good restaurant and 3 pools (all are not heated in the Summer) including the splash zone.
20min walk for us with a child to Bardolino....
maryhorne1
Nice small campsite with a motorhome
Campsite and sanitary facilities have improved significantly compared to previous years. Sanitary facilities were cleaned often during the day. Campsite small but nice. Grocery store not overpriced. S...
L7130BLnorbertg
Recommended
Nice fine family campsite within walking distance of Bardolino and garda. Smaller scale than average on Lake Garda some pitches are very small, just be careful if you book with a larger caravan etc.
3.5222 reviews
