With the motorhome to Italy: the 6 best cities on the Adriatic coast

The wide golden beaches with clear blue water have made the Adriatic coast in Italy a popular vacation destination for years. Many motorhome owners drive to the north of Italy to relax on this long coastline. Although it is wonderful to relax here, the Adriatic coast is much more than just sun, sea and sand. On the Adriatic coast you will find the nicest Italian cities full of history and nice sights. We have listed the six best cities for you. Do you want to read them?

Treviso is located north of the metropolis Venice. This relatively small town is also known as 'Little Venice'. The town owes this name to the Botteniga River. The three branches of this river flow through the center of Treviso. When you walk along the Buranelli Canal, you immediately understand the link with Venice. This place is extremely photogenic! The city is surrounded by an impressive city wall. The nice thing about this city is that you can explore it perfectly by bike. There are even special bicycle routes for this. These bring you along the most visited attractions of the city. You will pass Treviso's churches, the fountains of Treviso and you can take a look at the old city center. You can also find a market in the Cagnan Grande from Monday to Saturday. You can hardly get fresher fish than here!

In Treviso you can spend the night at motorhome stopover Treviso.

- Get a taste of Venice in Treviso.

You've already had a taste of Venice during your first motorhome stopover, but now it's really time to visit one of Italy's biggest attractions. Did you know that this city receives no less than 20 million tourists every year? So this city should definitely not be missed during your motorhome trip along the Adriatic coast. Park your motorhome at the motorhome stopover Parcheggio Al Tronchetto and explore the city from here. The center is completely car-free! Step into one of the gondolas and admire the city from the water. A cruise on the Canal Grande will take you past the most beautiful places. You sail under the Ponte di Rialto and pass impressive palaces and colorful houses. The most famous square in Venice, Piazza San Marco, is also a must-see during your motorhome stopover in this metropolis. This square is on the UNESCO World Heritage List for a reason. You can take a look at the San Marco Basilica here, climb the clock tower or visit one of the three museums. The only question is how long this square will last. This is because rising sea levels can cause the square to flood.

- Venice is such a romantic city!

Welcome to Padua, a cozy city on the Adriatic coast. You will find this city between Verona and Venice! It is even said to be the oldest city in northern Italy. The city is full of attractions and you will not get bored here. Starting with Prato della Valle, this is the largest square in Italy! You'll be amazed here, because there are no less than 78 statues to admire. Also the Basilica di Sant'Antonio should not be missed. This is one of the most beautiful churches in Padua. You will immediately notice that it is an important place of pilgrimage, because pilgrims often come here. During your walk through the city you will also come across many beautiful murals. One even more beautiful than the other. Most of these paintings are made by young artists, because it is a real student city. Finally, the Jewish Quarter is also highly recommended. In 1603 a separate district was established for this community. Today it is a nice district with narrow alleys, cozy squares and tasty restaurants.

Park your motorhome at motorhome stopover Pontevigordarzere and discover from here all the fun of Padua.

- In Padua you come across the most beautiful buildings.

Ferrara! This is the main student city of the region. The city may not be as well known as Bologna or Venice, but it has a lot of beautiful places. The best way to explore Ferrara is by bike! It is the cycling city of Italy. When you are in this city, you immediately understand why. Everywhere you see people happily cycling by and everywhere you have possibilities to rent a bike. Because the city is not yet so touristy, you can discover all the beauty of this city in a quiet way. During your bike ride through the center of Ferrara you should definitely stop at Castello Estense. This beautiful building is one of the most visited attractions of this city. Once this was a fortress and little by little this building has been transformed into a real palace. During a visit to this palace you will learn all about the history of this city. Another attraction that you should stop for is the Cathedral of Ferrara. This cathedral can be found in the beautiful square, Piazza Trento e Trieste. Also the city walls and the most beautiful street of Ferrara, Via delle Volte, should not be missed. During the bike ride you see immediately why most of this city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Unfortunately there is no motorhome stopover in Ferrara, but not to worry! In the adjacent village Tresigallo you will find motorhome stopover Tresigallo.

- Through these nice alleys you can enjoy cycling.

Bologna is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country! This is because of the old historic center, it's like an outdoor museum. Everywhere you look there is something impressive to see. It is wonderful to wander through the narrow streets in the center. Stroll across the medieval square, the Piazza Maggiore. Here there is always something to do. From open-air cinemas to music festivals. There are also many students in this city. Here you will find the oldest university in Europe. From the square you can walk to the Quadrilatero District. This area is also called the culinary center of Italy. You can taste delicious dishes here, but especially the Bolognese is a must. After all, this is what the city is known for!

To visit Bologna, you have two motorhome stopovers nearby. Park your motorhome at motorhome stopover Ropa Center or choose to spend the night at Camper Stop Area Bottega del Camper Bologna.

- Bologna already looks like an open-air museum from above!

Are you a real culture lover? Then Ravenna is the perfect getaway during your motorhome tour of Italy. This is probably not the first city that comes to mind for a cultural outing, but what a beauty this city is. Many Italians even consider this one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Reason enough to visit Ravenna! Centuries ago, this city was the capital of the Western Roman Empire. This can be seen today. Everywhere you look you see beautiful buildings from this era. Many of these historic monuments are also on the UNESCO World Heritage List, but the Byzantine mosaic pieces are head and shoulders above them. You will find these throughout the city.

Ravenna motorhome stopover and tolerated place Ravenna are two good accommodation options in Ravenna.

- Ook binnen in kerkje vind je deze prachtige mozaïek. 

We deviate a little bit from the coast for the last camperstop. At about 25 kilometers from the coast you will find Ascoli Peceno. In this city you will find many churches. The locals call it the city of a hundred towers. A visit to one of these churches should not be missed when you are in Ascoli Piceno. Actually, this city is one big museum. From beautiful squares, Gothic churches to town houses. You'll be amazed by this city. Highlights you should not miss are the Piazza del Popolo, the San Francesco Church and the Palazzo dei Capitani. Of course you can also choose to enjoy one of the many terraces. Taste the Italian cuisine and don't forget to try the Olive Ascolane. This fried olive is the specialty of Ascoli Peceno!

Conclude your motorhome trip at Ex Seminario motorhome stopover.

Can't get enough of Italy? Then also discover the coast of Le Marche. This somewhat lesser known region is perfect for a motorhome trip. It is not for nothing that it is called the best kept secret of Italy. Curious? Then read this article and go with us on a discovery tour of the coast of Le Marche.