Castiglione Campspace, Wild Camping Paladini in the Tuscan Apennine.
About this campspace #s000213

Your host
ColmOur wild, eco-friendly campsite is located in the Apennine hills, in an ancient chestnut tree forest far away from roads and cars. Our aim is to create a transient community of long and short term campers with minimal environmental impact. We provide an optional communal meal in the evening using local ingredients and vegetables from our garden. Most evenings we also have music around the campfire and we welcome musicians. Wild camping Paladini is ideal for hikers, walkers, nature-lovers, artists, wood-carvers, musicians, land-artists, wild-swimmers, natural-food lovers and anyone who just wants to relax in a completely natural surrounding where wild boar, deer, foxes and even wolves can be seen occasionally.
Space for
- Tent
- Yurt
Facilities
- Drinking water
- Toilet
- Hot shower
- Campfire possible
- Picnic table
- Electricity
- Gas (stove)
- Hot water
- Hot tub
- Shower (cold water)
- Pets allowed
- BBQ
- Phone charge
- Sportsgear
- RV Sanitation
- RV Hookup
- Sauna
- Heater in accommodation
- Shelter
- Covered kitchen
Things to do in the area
- Take part in our communal evening meals
- Walk down to Castiglione waterfall to take a dip in one of the rock pools
- Biking
- Hiking
- Wildlife watching
- Swimming
- Rafting
- Climbing
- Sightseeing
- Mountaineering
Sustainability practices
- Waste separation
- Self-grown food
- Food products from locals in the region
- Solar panels
- Green power
- Heat pump
- Solar water heater
- Organic cleaning products
- Water-saving measures
Wood chip compost hot water heating system, dry compost toilets, production of chestnut flour, we have also just brought water from a mountain stream to all of the taps in Paladini
Your host, Colm

5.00 (3 reviews)
Host is verified by Campspace
Hi there! I am Irish, musician, hiker & camping enthusiast, and have a great love of this land where I have been living for the past fifteen years. The forest, rivers, wildlife and nature bring out the best in me and anyone who visits, and my team and I are looking forward to sharing this gorgeous unspoiled part of Tuscany with you soon. Come and get to know us and other guests at our daily communal meals or around the campfire in the evening where a song or two are never far away.
Reviews
Otti

Tell us about your experience
I stayed at Paladini for almost a week. The atmosphere at Paladini is relaxed and familiar. It is a lovely stay for everyone who loves to stay in a small 'community camping' with (some) interaction. In the morning there are pancakes. In the evening a delicious meal. The pizzeria in Chiozza is a 15 minutes walk away. Castiglione takes around 30 minutes through a beautiful path via the river. The campsite is located in the middle of nature.
I would recommend this camp-space to people who can appreciate a eco-friendly and primitive stay. I had a great time :)
How was the contact with the host?
The contact with the host was perfect.
August 2021 · Translated from dutch
Joke

Kyra

Tell us about your experience
This place is amazing. Great people, cute animals and the right place to connect with nature.
How was the contact with the host?
The host is super friendly and communication worked all fine.
Tips for new guests?
The path is not easy to be found and the roads are partly a little steep and rocky. But there are also nice locals who like to help out finding the right way.
July 2021
Rules
There is a communal campfire lit most evenings.
Pets are more than welcome as long as they respect other guests and the wildlife around Paladini. We have chickens, donkeys and sheep, and a loveable dog, Rocco.
There is an optional communal meal each evening with wine - please let Colm or a volunteer know in the morning if you would like to be included.
Checking in and out
Check-in between:
To be agreed
Check-out between:
To be agreed
Camp spot
Arrival allowed on:
Monday to Sunday
Departure allowed on:
Monday to Sunday
Dorm
Arrival allowed on:
Monday to Sunday
Departure allowed on:
Monday to Sunday
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