Booms Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 We've just spent six weeks around the Balkans and Dolomites and it's been absolutely beautiful. Plan now is to move south and see some of the Italian cities. But the Park4Nights are thick with warnings about theft - never seen anything like it. Basically can't find any where we around Bologna that looks like a good bet, even paid parking and it's hard to find anything that can deal with our van's height. Any smart suggestions or do we just drop anything urban? Yesterday we ended up cycling into Bolzano from an hour away the reviews were so awful .. EDIT: We don't use campsites. Absolutely not interested. We like using Park4Night and seeing lots of different places. Not interested in campsites and buses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjl Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Hi We have used this campsite several times Centro Turistico Città di Bologna A bus ride from city centre, bus calls at site. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I think you've answered your own question? Seems to me if you don't want to use campsites in an urban environment then you must accept that your possessions are at risk! I have never had any problems on any sites in Italy. Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Once again I find myself agreeing with laimeduck. The art to successful travelling is to adapt to the environment you find yourself in, don't expect the environment to adapt to your needs. You have two choices, do cheap, risking, convenient parking and get robbed or use campsites offering more security and facilities. Simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtravel Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Italian cities are as safe as 99% of those in the rest of Europe. Thefts can happen anywhere. Two sure in Bologna: https://www.campercontact.com/en/italy/emilia-romagna/bologna/62756/camperopoli https://www.campercontact.com/en/italy/emilia-romagna/bologna/10665/area-servizio-centro-vendita-ropa-center But if you start with the concept of "even paid parkings" you could stay in the UK where you know motorhomes are welcome but parking is always paid even if you can't sleep there. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John52 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 'They broke our window and stole our laptop' did they leave a laptop visible through an empty camper van window 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I think as Jeremy has pointed out , it would be prudent to use a campsite when visiting cities or indeed anywhere you don't feel safe. We have travelled all over Italy over the years and always use sites always when visiting cities without any issues It's your property , sites are not too expensive for that little bit of security We all have heard the sad stories about break in's ,so why take the risk? Have a lovely safe holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webby1 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 We almost always use campsites/official aires and security is one of those reasons. I am "absolutely not interested" in parking elsewhere given those reports and general lack of faciities. Also given the thread title it's important to state that thefts can happen in any major city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simian Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 I just have decals: 'Don Corleone Jr. Touring The Homeland'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamRienza Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 simian - 2022-09-09 9:12 AM I just have decals: 'Don Corleone Jr. Touring The Homeland'. All very well until you waken up to find a horses head sharing your bed. Davy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simian Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 TeamRienza - 2022-09-09 3:20 PM simian - 2022-09-09 9:12 AM I just have decals: 'Don Corleone Jr. Touring The Homeland'. All very well until you waken up to find a horses head sharing your bed. Davy Quite a disturbing thought. Mind you in the past I've woken up to the occasional horse face, and lived for another day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpyman Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Are you too tight to pay for campsites? therefore you risk getting broken into. What's cheaper in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesFrance Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 When we were heading for Greece one October the campsites were closed for winter so we found quiet spots by following beach roads from Italian resorts. The only problem was that we occasionally were woken up by what my wife described as "courting couples" in cars all around us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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