Non motorway touring through Italy

dougiec
dougiec Forum Participant Posts: 19
edited April 2017 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

I am trying to plan a trip to Italy but am unsure about the roads and campsites south of Florence. I have previously driven to Florence via motorway and have no problem repeating this part of the next trip but I would like to travel this next time the whole way south down the west then back up the east. Although the motorway is fine if you want to get somewhere fast I have a yearning to see the country properly but am unsure what the non motorway roads are like for towing. I drive a Honda CRV towing a 2 berth Swift Conqueror. Also if anyone has done this trip are there any campsites worth stopping at throughout the journey. Any help or advice would be gratefully accepted.

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  • allanandjean
    allanandjean Club Member Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited April 2017 #2

    We visit Garda quite often and whilst I understand the urge to see the country properly I would leave that to solo trips.

    Mind you we did see a Swedish car and caravan on the Amalfi coast road last year and there are plenty of sites but still think it best to get to them and then explore.

  • commeyras
    commeyras Club Member Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭
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    edited April 2017 #3

    I have been to mid/southern Italy a number of times using both motorways and non motorways.  You should have no problems with your outfit (ok don't attempt the Amalfi Coast!).  As you appreciate it will take longer but you will see more of that lovely country.  Plenty of sites just get the appropriate books (Club and ACSI).

  • Tigi
    Tigi Forum Participant Posts: 1,038
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    edited April 2017 #4

    Non motorway roads I have found to be slow going at times they seem to have low speed limits in the middle of nowhere, thats if you can fathom the speed limits, talking of which they also seem to be keen on speed cameras, both auto and manual. The roads we have been on were OK for towing but you soon understand why they have a reputation for impatence if you drive too slow. 

  • DavidKlyne
    DavidKlyne Club Member Posts: 13,867 ✭✭✭
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    edited April 2017 #5

    We have found that some of the non-motorway roads can leave a bit to be desired as far as smoothness is concerned and that applies to some of the non-motorway dual carriageways but as you say you will see more from the local roads and it might give you a few ideas of what to go back and see once on site. 

    David

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