Camping Ca'Savio Nr to Jessolo

[MistressX]

Hello everyone.

Although I have been an avid forum reader for many months and have found most of the information useful and interesting,this is my first post.

So this is my question:-

Does anyone have experience of the above site?

My questions are

1. What route is recommended? I am a bit reluctant to travel through Germany and Switzerland because of their lower speed limits.

2. What are the pitches like to access? I have read that they vary from 70 to 90 square metres but I am wondering if the trees get in the way.

3. According to Ca'Savio's website, the touring pitches are identified as Area A, B and C but other than them being in different rows is there any difference between them?

4. The C&C Club say that Vans above 6 Metres are not allowed on this site but the C Club have no restriction.

5. Another worry is that again according to the site's web site's information page states that "deinfestation takes place twice a week". What is the infestation?

Any other advice will be very welcome. Thank You.

X

 

[BarryB_5039906]

Hello there

We have used Ca'Savio many times and always with a large twin axle 'van. Over the last few years the Caravan Club did have a note in that restricted outfit length in high season, but the Club would contact the site direct and gain permission for us to go. I see that for 2008 there seems to be no limit in the Club details.

The site is ideal as a base with direct access to a lovely beach and it is very easy to get to Punta Sabbioni where you catch the ferry boat to Venice. If you have seen the Ca'Savio web site then from the air you can see that the site is very long and runs parallel to the sea. There is one main tarmac road from which go the little streets for the pitches, about 8 on either side. The area usually allocated is quite shaded by trees, some with diameters of up to 20 inches, ie they are not small. These trees mark out the pitches which are about 20 feet wide and possible 40 feet back. With a small single axle 'van you can just about get the 'van across the pitch and have quite some space left infront. With our twin, we have had to reverse into the pitch with just enough room to put up the awning and park the car in front. At times the awning has come right up to the trees but if you are lucky you can find a pitch which is a bit wider and with smaller trees. Oh and reversing into the pitch IS VERY TIGHT.....but take your time and it can be done....and often there are plenty of people who are prepared to give a hand. It is a busy site and the main road needs care as cars are up and down along with children and bikes. To leave the site with a large outfit....it is best to ask at the reception if you can use the alternative exit via the car park.

The shop is good and not much more expensive than the supermarket 2 miles away, but this does give a larger variety.

The restaurant is OK....but for a nicer meal walk 600 yards out of the site to the Fungetto.........best to book..

The toilets/showers..........OK but tend to become dirty from the sandy soil...

As with many sites in the area mozzies can be a problem and this is what the deinfestation is for.....staff come round with a tanker and spray into the trees.....You are warned and asked to close windows etc........but it is over in minutes....

As to the route...we tend to use Luxembourg, Germany, Austria and over the Brenner, but we have used different routes over the years. And as for the speed limits in Germany..well I have not found this a problem....but on the Munich Ulm section there are sections of no overtaking for caravans. We had a very nice stay this year and would be happy to return.

Hope this is of use...

Happy Travels BarryB

 

[MistressX]

Barry B

Thanks for your swift reply.

May I ask a few more questions:-

1. Are the pitches allocated or can we choose our own on arrival?

and if so

2. We aim to arrive on Aug 12th, will there be much of a choice of pitches or will it be very busy?

Again....Thank you

X

 

[DeliDave]

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[MistressX]

can't help with posting but love your name

David

I will not tolerate your insulance. Show respect

X

 

[BarryB_5039906]

Hello again

At reception, they tend to suggest the 'streets' you can choose from, but we have selected our own pitch depending on access and size. So I would ask to select your own, they are quite amiable.

As for arriving on the 12th August...well we have been at that time and found the site very full and then other years it has been so quiet we could use 2 pitches.....you have to take it as it comes.......hope you enjoy Ca'Savio...By the way.. Ca is short for casa or house....so it means 'The House of Savio'....There are other Ca places in the area also.

If you want more information on specific route etc. please ask.

Happy travels BarryB

 

[Tim2]

Hi Mistress X

We have travelled to Italy for the first time in 2006 and again this summer. For the first South journey we travelled Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland and then over the St Gotthard Pass (Tunnel was very busy as a puncture meant we arrived at tea time on an August Friday). Return via St Gotthard tunnel although I HATE driving through such a long tunnel. This year South as above but through St Gotthard tunnel(ugh. Coming home a car breakdown meant that we came over the Brenner motorway and into Austria, Germany and then back on the above route.

On both occasions we were towing long (7.2m) 'vans with our Vxh Monterey 4x4. Either of the above routes are fine. Switzerland means buying 2 motorway vignetes, car AND 'van, which works out expensive. The rest of the route through France, Luxembourg, Belgium was free to the Swiss border on toll-free motorways. Coming home through Austria we had to pay toll for the Brenner motorway plus Austrian vignette but that is much cheaper than Swiss one and only one for car is required.

We don't know anything about Ca Savio, although drove past entrance. We stayed at Camping Cavallino. Despite size of 'van we did not book in advance - just phoned day before we arrived. Very pleasant site with lots of shade. Very helpful English speaking staff who arranged with a local garage to have punctured tyre replaced. We had a large pitch near to the gently sloping Adriatic Sea beach - sea was plently warm. A bit tight access in places due to trees but plenty of helpful "pushers" soon appeared. About 10 mins drive from Punto Sabioni (sp) where one catches the boat to Venice. We alternated trips to Venice with days on the beach to recover.

There are lots of sites along the beach side of the Jesolo Peninsula - we found ours in the Alan Rogers "Italy" guide. We, also, visited Camping Union Lido on the same beach. We went for the English Church service. Union L is absolutely huge with its own sports centre, VERY LARGE supermarket, shopping precinct, numerous pools, cinema, etc, but a bit big for us.

Feel free to ask if you want more specific advice on route, etc.

We are teachers and go for 5 weeks so we combined our Venice fortnight with a couple of weeks near Lake Como, on the outward leg, in 2006. This year we did Rome and then Lake Iseo on the way home.

We LOVED Venice and Rome and the Lakes made a lovely, peaceful contrast.

Best wishes

Tim

 

[X]

Thanks Tim for your reply.

It is almost certain that this is where August 08 will be spent so any more info about routes and approx toll charges will be very much apprechiated.

Thanks

X

 

[Robert_374242026]

I would have said just about everything BarryB said and the pitches as said that reception just tells you what is available but you make your own choice as it is a vast sight.One thin which annoyed me for at least 10 seconds that when we got back from a day trip a German outfit had took a large bit of our pitch with their tables and chairs.The other quaint thing at that time was some other pitches had strung washing lines from trees and i dont mean just a little line.I do not think the site owners care too much as to what goes on.It was packed when we went in June but it was still ok and friendly . We went Dover,Reims,Troyes Geneva,and making our way down to the Med'and along the coast visiting all the places ie Monte Carlo and so on then picked up the motorway for Venice which was a nightmare of heavy vehicles at that time but it did not put us off just go with the flow. there is so much to see and do down there.Goodluck.

 

[Robert_374242026]

I would have said just about everything BarryB said and the pitches as said that reception just tells you what is available but you make your own choice as it is a vast sight.One thin which annoyed me for at least 10 seconds that when we got back from a day trip a German outfit had took a large bit of our pitch with their tables and chairs.The other quaint thing at that time was some other pitches had strung washing lines from trees and i dont mean just a little line.I do not think the site owners care too much as to what goes on.It was packed when we went in June but it was still ok and friendly . We went Dover,Reims,Troyes Geneva,and making our way down to the Med'and along the coast visiting all the places ie Monte Carlo and so on then picked up the motorway for Venice which was a nightmare of heavy vehicles at that time but it did not put us off just go with the flow. there is so much to see and do down there.Goodluck.

 

[X]

I would have said just about everything BarryB said and the pitches as said that reception just tells you what is available but you make your own choice as it is a vast sight.One thin which annoyed me for at least 10 seconds that when we got back from a day trip a German outfit had took a large bit of our pitch with their tables and chairs.The other quaint thing at that time was some other pitches had strung washing lines from trees and i dont mean just a little line.I do not think the site owners care too much as to what goes on.It was packed when we went in June but it was still ok and friendly . We went Dover,Reims,Troyes Geneva,and making our way down to the Med'and along the coast visiting all the places ie Monte Carlo and so on then picked up the motorway for Venice which was a nightmare of heavy vehicles at that time but it did not put us off just go with the flow. there is so much to see and do down there.Goodluck.

THank you

 

[X]

I would have said just about everything BarryB said and the pitches as said that reception just tells you what is available but you make your own choice as it is a vast sight.One thin which annoyed me for at least 10 seconds that when we got back from a day trip a German outfit had took a large bit of our pitch with their tables and chairs.The other quaint thing at that time was some other pitches had strung washing lines from trees and i dont mean just a little line.I do not think the site owners care too much as to what goes on.It was packed when we went in June but it was still ok and friendly . We went Dover,Reims,Troyes Geneva,and making our way down to the Med'and along the coast visiting all the places ie Monte Carlo and so on then picked up the motorway for Venice which was a nightmare of heavy vehicles at that time but it did not put us off just go with the flow. there is so much to see and do down there.Goodluck.

Is there an echo around here?

 

[Lawrence1]

Hi Mistress X

We have travelled to Italy for the first time in 2006 and again this summer. For the first South journey we travelled Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland and then over the St Gotthard Pass (Tunnel was very busy as a puncture meant we arrived at tea time on an August Friday). Return via St Gotthard tunnel although I HATE driving through such a long tunnel. This year South as above but through St Gotthard tunnel(ugh. Coming home a car breakdown meant that we came over the Brenner motorway and into Austria, Germany and then back on the above route.

On both occasions we were towing long (7.2m) 'vans with our Vxh Monterey 4x4. Either of the above routes are fine. Switzerland means buying 2 motorway vignetes, car AND 'van, which works out expensive. The rest of the route through France, Luxembourg, Belgium was free to the Swiss border on toll-free motorways. Coming home through Austria we had to pay toll for the Brenner motorway plus Austrian vignette but that is much cheaper than Swiss one and only one for car is required.

We don't know anything about Ca Savio, although drove past entrance. We stayed at Camping Cavallino. Despite size of 'van we did not book in advance - just phoned day before we arrived. Very pleasant site with lots of shade. Very helpful English speaking staff who arranged with a local garage to have punctured tyre replaced. We had a large pitch near to the gently sloping Adriatic Sea beach - sea was plently warm. A bit tight access in places due to trees but plenty of helpful "pushers" soon appeared. About 10 mins drive from Punto Sabioni (sp) where one catches the boat to Venice. We alternated trips to Venice with days on the beach to recover.

There are lots of sites along the beach side of the Jesolo Peninsula - we found ours in the Alan Rogers "Italy" guide. We, also, visited Camping Union Lido on the same beach. We went for the English Church service. Union L is absolutely huge with its own sports centre, VERY LARGE supermarket, shopping precinct, numerous pools, cinema, etc, but a bit big for us.

Feel free to ask if you want more specific advice on route, etc.

We are teachers and go for 5 weeks so we combined our Venice fortnight with a couple of weeks near Lake Como, on the outward leg, in 2006. This year we did Rome and then Lake Iseo on the way home.

We LOVED Venice and Rome and the Lakes made a lovely, peaceful contrast.

Best wishes

Tim

Tim

You have answered one of my queries before - when we used the San Gothard route this year, the uphill road immediately after the Swiss/Italian border nearly did for my clutch! Has the route been queued into Italy each time you have used it?

Lawrence