Camping Village Marina di Venezia

Good on the outside - but without a soul on the inside Admittedly, we were pretty spoiled coming from Lake Garda, where we had a great campsite. For a detour to Venice, we thought we'd try out the "supposedly best" one - a mistake, as it turned out. When we booked online, we were told that there were only a few pitches left in the dog zone. We chose pitch 8283 and checked in online. When we arrived, we were told in the check-in zone that there was no admission at midday, even though there were only a few vehicles in front of us. Our ID cards (including dog passports) were taken. We were given a booklet with rules and the obligatory wristbands - most of the information in these consisted of prohibitions. We drove to the pitch - there was a tree in the middle of the pitch. We parked with difficulty, put the motorhome on wedges and a park ranger came over: "Not enough place to the border." We explained that the tree was the problem - his answer: shrugging his shoulders. We asked for a new spot and suddenly the one opposite was available after all. After settling in, we wanted to get our ID cards back as we wanted to go to Venice the next day. The walk to reception took 10 minutes. When we asked, we were told: "It's not available." Why? "We need them to check in." I explained that everything had already been done online and I wanted the originals back. Reluctantly, the lady disappeared and returned many minutes later to make copies. I felt like it was a power play. Never before had ID cards been withheld from us so stubbornly. Other questions, e.g. about bus connections, were also referred to the information desk - where the service was similarly lackluster. The next morning we wanted to order a cab - this was obviously also an imposition for the reception. The impression: everything is annoying. Friendliness? Not at all. I can only agree with Timo Teutsch's review (April 2025): E-scooters are prohibited - incomprehensible to us. E-bikes are allowed to ride however they want, children and scooters anyway, often without brakes and without lights. E-scooters? Strictly forbidden, with questionable justification from the square. From 10 p.m., rangers patrol with flashlights on non-e-bikes. On the subject of dogs: basically ok, but not a highlight. The dog beach is very small and the run practically ends at the beginning. Dogs are not allowed to run free in the advertised "grove". There is a small fenced-in area - not very attractive. The dog shower: at least there is one, outside by the wash houses in the 8000 area. What was positive: Very clean sanitary facilities - but mostly not completely enclosed, but covered. Shopping area: Here, too, you couldn't feel any desire on the part of the staff. Everything seemed like "too much". The supermarket on the pitch is significantly more expensive than the one directly opposite outside. It's cheaper, friendlier and more helpful there - so it's better to go outside to shop! Conclusion: We left early. Unwillingness, arrogance and unfriendliness do not belong on vacation. Even if the site boasts that it is "Europe's largest campsite" and many regular guests seem to be satisfied: The world is changing. What previous generations considered good is no longer necessarily good enough today.

Why taking the paspoorts? We can't identify ourselves once they're handed in. This isn't even possible in emergencies, and it's illegal to do so due to privacy concerns and fraud. Many people don't want to come to the campsite this way.

My little vacation paradise. For the perfect time out! Vacation at its best.

Hello, we want to go to this campsite this year and have already booked a motorhome pitch and now I wanted to ask when you can arrive? Lg family Albrecht

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