Are eurocamps really that terrible? / Lake Garda in May

[Livingoncaffeine]

Been driving myself mad looking at online reviews of various eurocamps in Lake Garda. They all seem to have pretty terrible reviews and now I’m doubting myself.

We were already thinking of a eurocamp break this year (we have a 3yo and a will be 1yo if relevant) and thought Lake Garda would be ideal. I’d been doing lots of research when the Sun holidays offer came up. I had a little browse and was surprised to find some of the campsites on there.

Our favourite so far is Camp Butterfly and is £159 for 7 nights.

Now I know for that price we can’t expect much, but will it really be that terrible?

I am now re-reading all the different campsite reviews over and over again but not getting very far as they’re all pretty rubbish.

Should we just forget eurocamp and look elsewhere? We really can’t afford anything fancy!

Also, is there much to do in Lake Garda in May with a 1yo and 3yo??

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If you’re short on time, here’s a summary of the best Eurocamp sites Mumsnetters are recommending on this thread:

😎Altomincio Family Park, Lake Garda, Italy

😎Bella Italia, Lake Garda, Italy

😎Del Garda Village and Camping

😎Campeggio Europa Silvella

😎Camping Village Riva Blu

For more inspo, check out our guides to the best Eurocamp sites for families, the best Eurocamp sites in France, the best Eurocamp sites in Italy and the best Eurocamp sites in Spain.

MNHQ

Thanks for the update and glad you had a great time! Can I ask how you found the water temperature in the pools in May - I think they are unheated and wondered if they are too cold to be enjoyable?

@Runaway1 Kids were fine once they’d got used to it, I took a lot longer to get used to it to be honest. Too cold for me but forced myself to get used to it for the kids!

I drive to Garda in May every year for a 4 or 5 day break on the Ascension holjday with friends and our kids OP (we live in a neighbouring country) . I've stayed at Altomincino and it is fun, but as you say, off site of the lake itself.

I've never booked through Euro camp, usually I get good deals on Booking.com, or directly on the camp website.

Last year we stayed here, it was small, immaculate and fabulous :

www.campingrivablu.it

Been here three times too, a very friendly place:

piantelle.com/

Oops just realised the date. Glad you had a nice time, maybe my recommendations are useful to others! 😅

Thank you anyway @Whatineed - definitely helpful for future as we will be returning for sure!