Camping in Caorle: “Little Venice” right by the sea – 5 tips for your vacation

Camping in Caorle – Located directly on the Adriatic Sea, the small town of Caorle to the north-east of Venice is a tranquil spot with plenty of beach and sea.
Here you will find two popular beaches, the Ponente beach and the Levante beach, tips on the beach promenade and old town and a beautiful lagoon.
There are also recommendations for suitable campsites, including for tent trailers or roof tents near the beach, excursion destinations nearby and activities such as swimming, motorboating and cycling.
Or do you need the weather and an overview of the region?
You’ll find that here too!

Caorle: beach, town and lagoon

The picturesque small town of Caorle can be reached by car or camper van via Austria and Slovenia.
As it is relatively far north, the drive is not as long and complicated as to the south of Italy.
Nevertheless, you can still enjoy the sun, beach and sea here too.
Here we present two beaches, the Levante and the Ponente beach.
The Ponente beach is particularly popular with swimmers and the Levante beach with families because of the shallower water.
Both also have a dog beach for the four-legged family members. [sv slug=”camping”] Two beaches at a glance:

• Ponente beach: popular with swimmers
• Levante beach: popular with families

You will also find tips on the beach promenade for a delicious meal or a walk along the breakwaters decorated by artists.
The old town with its small alleyways and colorful fishermen’s houses is also worth a visit.

• Beach promenade: artistic breakwaters
• Old town: charming alleyways & colorful fishermen’s houses

Another highlight is the lagoon in the north-east.
Here you can experience nature after the beach and unwind in the nature reserve.
It is also popular for hiking, cycling and motor boating.
Or you can visit one of the historic fishermen’s cottages and enjoy the local fish.

• Another highlight: lagoon with nature reserve & historic fish huts

But first of all, where exactly is Caorle?

Find Caorle here!
– Map & Location

Caorle is located in the north-east of Italy.
The small town is therefore slightly north-east of the famous port city of Venice and the Slovenian and Austrian borders are not far away.
Caorle is located directly on the coast and therefore on the Adriatic Sea and the Gulf of Venice.
This ensures plenty of beaches, warm sun and blue sea for a beautiful and relaxing vacation.

Caorle from the surrounding area.
Here you can find an overview of the town in detail.
Can you already recognize the beaches?

Why Caorle: Overview for campers

Now that you have an initial overview, here is a summary of what makes Caorle such a popular vacation destination.
Caorle is often used as a seaside resort and therefore offers fantastic beaches.
In addition, the small town has a quiet charm with a beach promenade that stands out for its art and an old town with colorful fishermen’s houses and historical influences from Venice.
This is because it is very close by and therefore invites you to take a day trip to Venice.
This allows you to experience one of the most famous cities in Italy, but in the evening you are back home in a quiet small town.
It could also be an idea to visit Caorle as an excursion destination from Venice.

• Known as a seaside resort, fantastic beaches
• Small town charm with beach promenade & old town
• Experience nature in the lagoon
• Proximity to Venice for a day trip

Caorle from above: beach & sea as far as the eye can see

Sea as far as the eye can see, wide sandy beaches and colorful fishermen’s houses – here you can get an overview of Caorle.
The wide sandy beaches are particularly highlighted.
These are among the small town’s top travel destinations.
After the video, you will find two of the most famous ones listed with more details.
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Tips for campers: top beaches, old town and lagoon

Once you’ve arrived in the small Italian town, here are some ideas for things to do to fill your day.
There are two beaches, the Ponente beach for swimmers and the Levante beach with shallower water.
These are perfect for enjoying wonderful vacation feelings for the first few days.
If you then want to experience something, the Scogiliera Viva beach promenade with its breakwaters made of artistic rocks and the picturesque old town with its colorful fishermen’s houses are ideal.
For nature lovers, the Caorle lagoon, which is home to many rare plants and birds, is well worth a visit.
You can go hiking or cycling in the lagoon and enjoy nature at the same time.
You can then end the day with a delicious meal in a fish restaurant in the lagoon.
This is what awaits you in Caorle:

• Ponente beach – for swimmers
• Levante beach – for families
• Beach promenade – artistic breakwater
• Old town – charming alleyways & colorful fishermen’s houses
• Lagoon – nature reserve & historic fish huts

Ponente beach: paradise for swimmers

The Ponente beach is a 1.8 kilometer long sandy beach in the west.
It stretches from the old town to the mouth of the Livenza River, which is not far from the city center.
Compared to the eastern beach, the water is deeper and the beach is therefore very popular for swimming.
Swimming platforms support the swimmers.
The numerous lidos and open stretches of beach are ideal for this.
There is also a dog beach for the four-legged members of the family.
You can round off your day in one of the restaurants and cafés.
Here you can find the facts about the beach in the west at a glance:

• 1.8 km long
• Sandy beach
• From the old town to the mouth of the Livenza river into the sea
• Deeper sea (better swimming)
• Beach resorts & free beach sections
• Floating platforms in the sea
• Dog beach
• Restaurants & Cafés

In this 360° view, you can take a look at the beauty of Ponente beach:

Looking for another beach?
Take a look at Lavante beach:

Levante beach: popular with families

The Levante beach in the east consists of around 2.2 kilometers of sandy beach.
It stretches from the old town up to the north-western lagoon.
Tip: You can find out more about the lagoon and old town below.
There are also several lidos here.
These are particularly popular with families because the beach here is somewhat shallower and therefore less of a safety risk for the younger members of the family.
At the dog beach, man’s best friend also gets his money’s worth.
Read about Levante beach in brief here:

• 2.2 km long
• Sandy beach
• Beach resorts & free beach sections
• From the old town to the lagoon
• Wider beach (safer for families)
• Dog beach

You can take a look at Levante beach in this 360° view:

If you want more tips for a vacation with children in Caorle, you’ll find them here:

• Caorle with children

After spending the first few days on the beach, you can spend the first few days on the beach promenade:

Scogiliera Viva: Beach promenade

The Scogiliera Viva is also known as the “living cliff” and is located exactly between the two beaches already mentioned.
Its trademark are the breakwaters made of a famous type of rock, the Euganean trachyte.
These have been carved into works of art and sculptures by various artists.
They depict animals, people and emotions that symbolically protect the town from the waves.
At a festival every two years, new works of art are created and the old ones appreciated.
The Scogiliera Viva at a glance:

• Also known as the “living cliff”
• Festival every two years
• Stone artworks & sculptures by various artists
• Breakwaters made of famous stone in many shapes
• Should protect the city from the waves

This is what the rocks at the breakwater look like: After visiting the beach promenade, you can also visit the picturesque old town of Caorle:

“Little Venice”: old town with harbor

The old town of Caorle shines with small squares, unusual stores and colorfully painted old fishermen’s houses.
The winding alleyways lead you to ruins, historic churches and old squares.
These alleyways are reminiscent of the neighboring city of Venice.
This is why Caorle is often referred to as “Little Venice”.
Another highlight is a filled-in canal that forms a route through the town and a harbor with elaborately decorated Venetian boats.
You can experience this in the old town:

• Winding alleyways
• Small stores
• Colorful old fishermen’s houses
• Visit ruins, historic churches & squares
• “Little Venice” is reminiscent of Venice
• Drained canal
• Harbor with Venetian boats

You can reach the old town directly from the sea:

Lagoon: nature reserve & fishing huts

Just north of the town center is the Caorle lagoon.
You can visit it on a day trip by motorboat and excursion boat.
Once you arrive, you will find a nature reserve with rare plants such as wild orchids, sea lilacs and real feather grass with a variety of birds.
This special atmosphere creates a relaxing and tranquil mood.
You can experience this on the small canals, the “Valli”, and visit the nature and fishermen’s huts at various stops.
These historic fishermen’s huts are another reason to visit.
Due to their special construction made of reeds and wood, the so-called “casoni” have become a landmark of the lagoon.
The triangular huts are now a popular destination for excursions to experience nature and history.
There are also fish restaurants in the lagoon to satisfy your hunger during your visit.
These can also be reached on footpaths and cycle paths.
Here you can find an overview of Caorle Lagoon:

• Sightseeing with your own motorboat & excursion boats
• With stops to see nature & huts up close
• “Valli” = canals run through the lagoon
• Nature reserve with rare plants
• Quiet and relaxing atmosphere
• Many birds
• Historic fishermen’s cottages – the “casoni”
• Fish restaurant
• Cycle / hiking trail

And in this picture you can see one of the “casoni”, one of the small fishermen’s huts: Once you’ve explored Caorle, check out these nearby destinations:

Excursion destinations nearby, such as Venice & Lake Garda

Would you like to experience more of Italian culture?
Here you will find tips for a day trip to the colorful city of carnival – Venice – and to Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy.

Day trip to Venice: canals, gondolas & art

The carnival city of Venice is located southwest of Caorle.
By car, it is about an hour’s drive through the picturesque fields of the region and by public transport it is more like two.
The port city is particularly famous for its romantic canals, which are navigated by colorful gondolas.
The narrow streets have an incredible amount to offer culturally.
It is therefore worth visiting St. Mark’s Basilica to admire the works of art with blue mosaics, the Doge’s Palace, the house of the “Doge” – a kind of mayor – and the famous Rialto Bridge.
A trip to Venice is therefore well worthwhile:

• Southwest of Caorle
• By car: just under 1 hour drive
• City with romantic canals with gondolas
• Sights (such as St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Rialto Bridge)

Day trip to Lake Garda: hike with a view & ruins

In addition to swimming, walking and relaxing on Lake Garda, there are numerous activities for the whole family.
There is plenty of fun and pure adrenaline at Gardaland or Movieland Park.
Carousels at dizzying heights, water rides to cool off or thrills on the looping roller coasters, a visit to the theme park is an unforgettable experience.
If you are not afraid of heights and want to experience an even more beautiful view of Lake Garda, you should take a bike or hiking tour along the Ponale road.
You rarely get a view like this.
And last but not least, there are historical monuments for all tourists on the trail of history.
The Scaligero Castle or the Grottoes of Catullus are must-sees!
The former is the best-preserved castle in Italy and the Caves of Catullus are the ruins of a Roman villa.
You can experience this on a trip to Lake Garda:

• Amusement park: Movieland Park or Gardaland
• Swimming
• Tour by bike
• Hiking on the Ponale road
• Scaligero Castle: the best preserved castle in Italy
• Grottoes of Catullus: ruins of a Roman villa

Here you can find more tips about camping on Lake Garda:

• Camping on Lake Garda

To get a good night’s sleep after an exciting day, you will find a selection of campsites here:

Campsites right by the sea

These campsites combine sleeping and experiencing – in nature and on the beach.
Located right by the sea, you can enjoy the gentle sound of the sea as you fall asleep and a good starting point for exploring with your roof tent folded up.
Here you will find three campsites that are located by the sea and have a good rating.

Camping Laguna Village

The “Camping Laguna Village” campsite is located right by the sea.
This makes a dreamy night’s sleep with the real sound of the sea a reality.
There is entertainment for the little ones and a beach bar for the older ones.
The town is also within easy walking distance.
One option would be to take your car with you in a roof tent or tent trailer so that you can travel back and forth flexibly.

• Rating: 4.2 / 5.0 (1,380 ratings)
• Address: Via dei Cacciatori 28, 30021 Caorle (Ve)
• Phone: +39 0421 / 210165
• Website: Camping Laguna Village

Camping San Francesco

This campsite is located to the west of Ponente beach.
Here, too, you have a stretch of beach with direct access to the sea.
There is also a pool area with slides for children.
After an exciting day by the sea or pool, you can enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae at an ice cream parlor at the campsite.

• Rating: 4.2 / 5.0 (2,012 ratings)
• Address: Località Duna Verde, 30021 Caorle (Ve)
• Phone: +39 0421 / 2982
• Website: Camping San Francesco

Campeggio Santa Magherita

Here you can walk through a small wooded area directly to Ponente beach.
After a day at the beach, you can end the day in the neighboring park.
Afterwards, you can sit down for a delicious meal in the restaurant or enjoy a drink at the beach bar.

• Rating: 4.2 / 5.0 (1,061 ratings)
• Address: Via Duca degli Abruzzi 10, 30021 Caorle (Ve)
• Phone: +39 0421 / 81276
• Website: Campeggio Santa Magherita

To-do: swimming, motorboat & bike

There are plenty of things to do on vacation.
Here you will find tips on three popular activities in Caorle.
These include swimming in the blue sea on the beach, motor boating on the coast and cycling in the lagoon.

Swimming: Swimming in the sea, lagoon or pool

Bathing and swimming are one of the most popular leisure activities for families, couples or even single people.
Swimming is a particularly popular activity when camping.
If you are also traveling with a roof tent or tent trailer, you have more space for swimming gear and can head to the next swimming spot flexibly.
Here you will find tips on how to learn to swim or how to teach others to swim and how to improve your existing technique.
This will allow you to build up more stamina for your vacation and enjoy the blue water for longer.

• Learn to swim

Motor boating: Adventure on the coast

The fresh sea breeze around your nose, the sound of the water and the rattling of the engine – motor boating is an experience for all the senses.
A motorboat is often used to get from A to B in Caorle.
You can even drive motorboats under 15 hp without a license.
We have put together a list here of which license you need for motorboats with more power.
You’ll also find tips for your first trip, a driving tutorial and popular destinations for motorboat vacations.

• Learn to drive a motorboat

Bike: Explore the lagoon

Grab your bike and a bike rack for your car or tent trailer! It’s a healthy way to get around and discover great places in the lagoon.
Here you’ll find lots of tips for planning your bike tour, packing lists and popular destinations for camping with a bike!

• Learn to ride a bike

You can also cycle along the beach promenade:

Weather: Maximum temperatures in August

The months of May to September are recommended for a beach and swimming vacation, as temperatures are usually above 20°C here.
The warmest period lasts from the end of June to the end of August and the highest average temperature of 28°C is reached in August.
The average water temperature at this time is 25°C and generally around 22°C from June to September.
In addition, there are around 3290 hours of sunshine a year, about twice as many as in Germany.
Here are the weather conditions at a glance:

• Highest average temperature: 28°C in August
• Average highest water temperature: 25°C in August

And this is what it currently looks like in Caorle, so you can plan your vacation accordingly:

FAQ: Frequently asked questions from campers

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions before your visit to Caorle.

What does Caorle offer?

The small town offers you access to beaches, a picturesque old town, a beach promenade and nature experiences in the beautiful lagoon.
It is also close to Venice for exciting day trips.

Can I camp in Caorle with children?

In principle, there is nothing to stop you from taking your children with you on vacation.
The Levante beach in Caorle is particularly popular with families and well suited for children due to the shallower water.
Many campsites also offer extra entertainment programs for children.
Tip: You can find out more about the campsites above.

Can I camp with my dog in Caorle?

Of course, you always have to follow the rules of the campsite, but many campsites allow dogs, so this shouldn’t be a problem.
There are also two extensive dog beaches.
Tip: You can find out more about the beaches above.

How long is the season in Caorle?

The season lasts throughout the summer and into the fall.
August is particularly popular.
This is also the warmest month.
Tip: You can find out more about the weather above!

What is the water temperature in Caorle?

The water temperature is highest in August with an average of 25°C and from June to September it is generally above 22°C.

Camping in Italy and more destinations

In addition to Caorle, Italy offers many other beautiful travel destinations.
Here you can find travel tips for Italy and the island of Sardinia in the west of the country.

Sardinia: tips for a full island experience

A balmy summer wind blows around your nose and the heat shimmers over the white granite rocks while the almost crystal-clear waves roll against the beach.
You can experience all of this while camping in Sardinia.
It’s especially nice with the family and lots of opportunities to explore.
You can find ferry connections here.
For the rest of your vacation experience, there are tips on camping on beautiful coastlines such as the Costa Rei, weather to make sure you catch the warm summer months and a bucket list of places worth visiting.
These include beaches such as Costa Corallina Beach, cities such as Olbia and coastal regions such as the Costa Smeralda.

• Camping in Sardinia

Camping in Italy: Dolce Vita & beautiful vacation

I Italy is not only known for design and fashion, but also for its vast mountain landscapes, seemingly endless coastlines and sandy beaches, rich history and paradise for gourmets.
The country has a lot to offer.
Whether city trips, camping in Tuscany or a road trip with a roof tent through South Tyrol past the Alps, it certainly won’t be boring.
Here we show you the most beautiful destinations for camping and relaxing.

• Camping in Italy