Centro Turistico San Nicola Recensioner

1.0
FC
francesco c.juni 2026
Positiva
Spacious campsites, a beautiful bay, and a stunning sea
Negativa
- Very high prices compared to the services offered. - Very poor value for money. - The mini-market is expensive, poorly stocked, and has few local products. - The restaurant has high prices and uses frozen products, including fish. - Wi-Fi available only in the bar/restaurant area. - Reduction of the free beach area in favor of paid beach umbrellas. - Fewer amenities than in the past and no new features to justify the price increase. - Poor customer service and insufficient assistance. - Management is rarely present and shows little interest in guests’ concerns. - Inadequate handling of serious incidents, such as thefts. - Staff are often cold, aloof, and unfriendly. - The family-friendly atmosphere that used to characterize the campground has disappeared. - The campground is much less crowded than in the past.
Disappointment
It’s not easy to write a negative review of a place that I’ve considered a second home for most of my life. But unfortunately, it’s necessary.
Camping Baia Holiday Centro Turistico San Nicola di Peschici, formerly Centro Turistico San Nicola, is nestled in a stunning location, but ever since management... and ownership were transferred to Baia Silvella S.p.A., it has lost that warm, family-like atmosphere that made it unique.
For those who, like me, have been visiting since the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s, it’s sad to see how much it has changed. Back when it was run by the locals of Peschici, it was always full, with affordable prices and high-quality local products. Today, many campsites remain empty, and silence has replaced the lively atmosphere of the past.
During our stay, clothes, swimsuits, and underwear we’d left out to dry were stolen—twice. The biggest disappointment, however, was the management’s indifference: no apology, and only after more than a week did they show a half-hearted interest, with no real willingness to investigate the incident. The only people who took action were the security guards, who spontaneously stepped up their patrols.
Prices are also very high now (4 brioches = €6). The convenience store is poorly stocked, expensive, and sells mostly packaged goods. The fruit vendor, the newsstand, and the fishmonger with the catch of the day have all disappeared; even the local dairy products have been replaced by industrial ones.
The restaurant charges high-end prices, but many items, including the fish, are frozen—which is unacceptable in a seaside town. Wi-Fi is available only at the bar and restaurant. Much of the public beach has been replaced by paid beach umbrellas.
What’s missing most is human warmth. The staff often comes across as cold and aloof. It’s not just nostalgia: you only need to compare the campground of yesterday with that of today to realize how much it has lost the simplicity, authenticity, and hospitality that made it special for decades.
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Inga campare har markerat det här omdömet som hjälpsamt ännu. Vara den första!
3.0
BH
Beat H.juni 2023
Positiva
Beautifully situated
Negativa
Midday rest is not observed. Lots of vehicle traffic. Almost no cell phone connection and many dropouts. WLAN equals cell phone connection.
San Nicola
Camping has a beautiful beach. Facilities are clean. But are getting on in years. Dogs allowed. Was a nuisance during our visit. WauWau. Thank you dear dog owners. Beach very nice. Wanted to stay a week. Left after one night. Dogs and lack of internet. We already know Baia Holiday from Sardinia and have been loyal customers for 17 years. And if you complain you are still the fool.
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1 campare tyckte att detta omdöme var hjälpsamt.
2.0
FM
Franz M.september 2021
Positiva
Great location, beautiful nature
Negativa
Neglected, unkempt, very poor sanitary facilities
unfortunately nothing more is invested
Unfortunately, this beautifully situated campsite is completely neglected. Lawns are no longer mowed and bushes are no longer trimmed, which means that many pitches are no longer accessible. Sanitary facilities in desolate condition, path lighting broken and partly destroyed. Supermarket only has 30% stock, all other stores now closed. Employees accordingly motivated.
A great pity for this place......
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1 campare tyckte att detta omdöme var hjälpsamt.
1.0
DD
Detlev D.september 2020
Positiva
Super location, great bar
Negativa
It is slowly but surely decaying
Things are going downhill
We have been coming to this campsite at least once a year since 1986. Unfortunately, we have noticed more and more recently that very little is invested in the sanitary facilities. Everything is being repaired in a makeshift manner or simply locked. The appearance is also deteriorating.
The weeds are... growing diligently. Even if you want to move into your reserved pitch, you still have to make sure that it looks reasonably tidy.
We have therefore decided to avoid this otherwise beautiful site for the time being.
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1 campare tyckte att detta omdöme var hjälpsamt.
3.0
WS
walter s.september 2018
Positiva
Location near Pescici which can only be reached by car.
Negativa
Not exactly professional how reservations are handled. Beach too small when fully booked.
Written reservation not kept!
3 hours before arrival we were informed by phone that our reserved and confirmed parking space in the first row could not be kept due to a booking error. The alternatives we were offered in the first row could not be taken because of the size of the camper van. Such machinations border on impertinence.... We left the campsite after just 3 days because we were not satisfied with our situation. Sanitary facilities are outdated but always kept clean. Beach nice, but when fully booked it gets very crowded....
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4.0
KT
Karl T.maj 2018
Positiva
Great location, spacious grounds
beautiful vacation spot
Beautifully situated in its own bay. Parceled pitches, some of which are shaded. Sanitary facilities are tidy and well maintained. The facilities on site are adequate and the restaurant offers good, simple cuisine
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3.0
RM
Roland M.maj 2018
Positiva
Location of the seaside pitches. 2 nice restaurants.
Negativa
Sanitary old. Quite expensive.
Beautiful location
Beautifully situated in a bay. Quite steep access road. In mid-May only the front pitches were occupied and the associated sanitary facilities were open. There is no discount (AdacCard) for the pitches near the sea. Offer in the store was still minimal. The sanitary facilities are quite old and rated too good in the Adac camping guide.
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2.0
PB
Petra B.maj 2018
Positiva
Beautiful location in a bay
Negativa
There was no wifi in May
Beautiful location, but getting on in years
We were there at the beginning of May + you could choose your own seat - except for the 1st row - as far as possible + pizza in the restaurant was good - there was no WiFi yet - the grocery store was still closed. You could only stock up in the village, which meant a longer walk. - Sanitary facilities are getting on in years and were partly dirty
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4.0
Patrick S.september 2017
Positiva
Clean sanitary facilities, everything you need on site, mostly German-speaking staff, good beach
Negativa
Muddy plots
Typical large square
There is virtually nothing wrong with this square. It is a typical large tourist site, as is the case in many places in Italy. You spend your vacation here among Swiss, Austrians and Germans. Most of the staff speak German. The toilets were spotlessly clean and a cleaning lady was on duty all day. The... bar on site with happy hour is great, the restaurant on site is also good (although not outstanding). The beach is also very nice and clean. However, it can get quite crowded in high season. The only really negative thing we noticed were the muddy pitches, which is because the ground is just bare earth. If you feel comfortable on pitches like this, this is the place for you. A perfect pitch. For us, pitches like this are only good for a few days, as you hardly notice you're in Italy (so some of this may sound a bit cynical, but no criticism, to each his own). Unfortunately, getting into town without a car is a bit tricky on this site.
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5.0
Lechner O.juni 2017
Positiva
Near the beach
Negativa
Mountain road into the city
Everything is great says Moni and Ossi
Simply a great campsite. We always enjoy coming back with our camper van and having breakfast with Nico is just great
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5.0
Jürgen W.maj 2017
Positiva
Beautiful complex right by the sea
Negativa
Steep serpentine drive
Beautiful place right by the sea
Quite a steep descent down to the site. The brakes are already squealing when you get to the bottom. Caution: Navi guides you through Peschici (at least my tomtom does). Peschici should be avoided in the direction of Vieste. Vieste. San Nicola is then signposted. Place opens on May 1st. Supermarket and... restaurant need time to cater for guests. Everything is still in the start-up phase. Craftsmen are busy. The reception is friendly. German is spoken. The sanitary facilities are clean and the W-Lan works (at least in the supermarket area).
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4.0
WS
Wolfgang S.maj 2017
Positiva
Directly on the beach and very clean, very friendly staff.
Negativa
WLAN all over the place but very expensive. Supermarket poorly stocked (the most necessary is available)
Beautiful location
We were in San Nicola in the preseason and had a pitch in the Orion area with a large motorhome that offered enough space, a beautiful sandy beach with a wonderful view and absolutely ok sanitary facilities. To Peschici about 2km.to walk a bit exhausting because serpentine road. Restaurant is good. ADAC card accepted without problems. had a nice stay.
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4.0
HW
Horst-D. W.juli 2016
Positiva
Beautiful bay, large pitches
Negativa
Sanitary facilities partly out of order.
Beautiful secluded location
We were there at the beginning of July. The pitches by the sea are relatively small and were almost all full. So we looked for a pitch in the Andromeda area. The pitches there are huge, but the hillside location makes it difficult to position the caravan. As others have already written, there are still... plenty of ants. The sanitary facilities were not yet ready, as it was actually the middle of the season. This applied to all the sanitary buildings on the site. Unfortunately, we didn't like this and so we moved on after two days. The location in the bay is very nice. The food in the restaurant is good.
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5.0
PK
Peter K.maj 2015
Positiva
Beautiful sandy beach and very good swimming opportunities in the sea.
Negativa
As it was low season, the supermarket was not yet well stocked.
Great place
Beautiful location, very nice places directly by the sea. Good restaurant and very nice cafe right on the beach.
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1 campare tyckte att detta omdöme var hjälpsamt.
4.0
JA
Johann A.maj 2015
Positiva
Peace and quiet, beautiful location, clean water, friendly staff
Negativa
None
Beautiful location
The campsite is beautifully situated in a bay with a sandy beach and surrounded by rocks. However, it can only be reached via a winding road. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The store and reception are at the top of the hill - so only physically fit people can get there by bike. W-Lan... is a matter of luck. The sanitary buildings are very clean and they are cleaned very diligently. The Ristorante Andromeda is highly recommended. The pizza, homemade pasta and the rest of the menu tastes excellent and the staff are very friendly. The cab service to Peschici works well and the cab is very punctual. The village can only be reached on foot via the access road (steep and winding). The pitches are large enough and although we were not in the front row, we had a view of the sea. Electricity was not a problem, the pitches are not all equipped with water and have no drainage.
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2 campare tyckte att detta omdöme var hjälpsamt.
5.0
KG
K. G.juni 2014
Positiva
directly on the beach - very clean
Negativa
Playground getting on in years
Super place
We actually wanted to go to Vieste but were really glad that we ended up at San Nicola. The site is great with huge and shady pitches (we weren't directly on the beach). It's very quiet as the site is in a bay and the access road ends there. The barrier and reception were always open during our visit,... so you could actually drive in and out at any time. The staff are extremely friendly and the site is very well maintained. Our sanitary block was always super clean (Emmanuela was always there to clean), there are two huge fridges and a washing machine (free of charge) in each sanitary block. The bar is very nice and is right on the beach (you could watch the World Cup games on a screen on the beach), the food in the restaurant was rather mediocre. The playground is unfortunately not that great, broken play equipment and no shade. But the beach is all the nicer and not too crowded.
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3 campare tyckte att detta omdöme var hjälpsamt.
4.0
Achim S.oktober 2013
In the first row directly on the beach and with a wide sea view, it is fantastic, probably one of the most beautiful pitches in Italy, in the "Zona Orione" you are directly on the beach (20 pitches), in the "Zona Pegaso" there is only a small access road for the direct pitch users in front of it. This... is also worth the additional fee for the "Prima Fila", which is between €4 and €9 per day, depending on the season and "Zona". Book in good time. Or you may be lucky and find two or three interim days between reservations, so ask when you check in. --- Because in the second row, it is all the more frustrating: as a rule, you can't see anything of the sea or the beach in the "Zona Orione", as the residents in the first row all place their mobile homes across and then there is no view to the front. Even as a resident in the third row on the terrace, which is about one meter higher, you can only get a glimpse of the beach, but at least you can see the sea horizon when standing. In the second row of the "Zona Pegaso", you are behind tall bushes anyway and in the first part you are also on the main access road. - In any case, the bay and the 500-metre-long beach with super-fine sand are beautiful. Really great. At the eastern end there is also a medium-sized cave in the rocks, ideal as a pirate's treasure cave. Unfortunately, due to the northern orientation of the beach, there was no sunrise or sunset to be seen, everything happens behind the rocks (at least at the beginning of October). --- The campsite as a whole is quite large and very nice, the sanitary facilities (3 houses) are great for this southern area, toilets with a seat cover that (usually) folds up automatically, helps with cleanliness if the urinals are closed (like at the end of September/beginning of October). Toilet paper must of course be brought along. --- Annoying 1: the ants, we changed two places because of them. You can buy white anti-powder in the store, which was then visible on almost all pitches, but this only helps as a barrier for the vehicles, they can be a nuisance on the ground. --- Annoying 2: The bushes and branches grew very wild, good if you have your own pruning shears - but a bit of garden maintenance on the part of the operators would be nice, even at the beginning of October. --- Electricity: Normally 6A, but you can upgrade to 16A for an extra €2 per day. The fuse boxes are not freely accessible, but are broken open here and there. --- Not so nice either: The supermarket is high up on the hill of the spacious site, quite an effort for the morning rolls and cycling is not fun here either, unless you have 20 gears or thickly muscled thighs. --- Internet/WLAN is available in the supermarket for €7.50 for 5 or €10 for 10 hours, interruptible by the minute according to usage time - however, we had no reception at the pitch or in the supposed WLAN areas, it was fine upstairs at the supermarket. --- Incidentally, the fruit and vegetable market is a shopping highlight with a super-nice owner-seller and an excellent range of products. --- Recommended: Take the shuttle cab to Peschici, cost €3.50 per person there and back, pick-up super punctual (register at reception/direzione). Beautiful old town, small stores, restaurants - and if you like, you can also visit a medieval torture museum. There is a market in Peschici every Saturday and in Vierte on Mondays (if you have a car). --- Also recommended: take a walk to the next and next but one bay (Zaiana and Manaccora, in between prehistoric rock tomb caves in the PAP), a small path leads up the rocks, the big forest fire in 2007 has made a clear view. --- All in all, a very recommendable place, especially - as already written - if you can stay in the beachfront area. We will certainly be back. The days here are also worth the somewhat adventurous journey, the last 10 km are on a narrow, winding mountain road with hairpin bends and serpentines, if you like it, you'll have fun. The route via Rodi is a little less problematic, but it also has its fun moments up to and in Rodi itself. In any case, there were also big ships on the CP and long caravans anyway, so it's manageable.
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2 campare tyckte att detta omdöme var hjälpsamt.
4.0
RK
Ronald K.oktober 2013
Great spacious complex with friendly staff. Many regular guests. They usually occupy the best pitches, so you can only get a well-located pitch in the low season.
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1 campare tyckte att detta omdöme var hjälpsamt.
4.0
Christopher D.september 2013
We were there as a couple (<25) from 09.09-12.09.2013 with car and tent. The pitches are very spacious, so that car and tent (even large tents, we had a 4-man tent) easily fit. The (large) site is beautifully designed and situated with lots of greenery and the pitches are separated by hedges, which provides... some intimacy and peace and quiet. It was very quiet at night except for the sound of the sea. But this could also be due to the low season. There wasn't too much going on at the campsite, which - as other visitors have already mentioned - was also reflected in the supermarket's range of products, which otherwise seemed to leave nothing to be desired. There are also adapters for the campsite power plugs, lots of camping accessories in general and we were even able to equip ourselves with a hammer. However, you can still get the most necessary things. The croissants (cornetti) were very tasty. There is even an extra fruit and vegetable stall next to the supermarket with a very nice operator. The campsite's own restaurant was very nice, partly right on the beach and the service and food were good. It was noticeable that it was already low season and not too much was going on, as the staff were mostly understretched and stood around doing nothing. The general cleanliness of the campsite cannot be criticized. Fallen needles from the trees were constantly swept up. There is also a café/bar right on the beach with seating and all kinds of food and drink (including ice cream (unpackaged)) and lots of vending machines and a table football table for the children. The sanitary facilities were quite clean, although some of the toilet seats in the wash house on the beach below (there is another one further in, which is also much larger) were broken. Apart from the general things, the following things should be emphasized: - there are no (free) sunbeds for campsite members; the sunbeds and umbrellas a little to the east, which obviously belong to the campsite, cost 15 € per day; there is an area where you can make yourself comfortable with a towel or sunbeds/chairs you have brought yourself - at least at the time we were there (possibly all of 2013) there were no sunbeds on the campsite. all of 2013) there was a decent ant infestation on the site; the ants had made a road through our awning after the first night and had taken over our car. Unfortunately, there was no advice from the operators, although they (at least those at reception) spoke very good German; in the supermarket there was powder to repel them and various other things for just under 5 euros. All unoccupied pitches were also provided with this white powder (at least in places). - We only paid €23 per night instead of €27.30 (2 p., tent, car) as we were under 25 years old. - There are two refrigerators and even a freezer that is open to all visitors (for cooling your own things) All in all, a campsite to be recommended with a well-stocked supermarket, tasty restaurant, nice service and a high level of cleanliness.
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2 campare tyckte att detta omdöme var hjälpsamt.
5.0
CW
Carmen W.september 2013
Wonderful CP. Crystal clear water, super clean toilets, charming location and pleasantly quiet at night. The staff were always friendly and helpful. The only downside was that we were at the campsite in September and there was very little on offer in the market.
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1 campare tyckte att detta omdöme var hjälpsamt.