LOCATION

Plus Camping Michelangelo is located next door to Piazzale Michelangelo and within easy reach of the main attractions such as the Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli gardens, either on foot or using the local transport system.

Getting to the camping Village from the Train Station

As the main Train station in Florence is Firenze SMN, this is almost certainly where you will arrive. After hopping of the train walk to the end of the platform and exit the station on the left hand side. From here cross the road and turn right and walk along to Mc Donalds. Bus number 12 departs from here. This will take you to Piazzale Michelangelo. Alight at stop “ Camping” and you have arrived.

Please ensure that you have bought a bus ticket and to validate it on the bus. The tickets cost €1.20 approximately and are available from the nearby Tabacchi (look for the Blue Sign with a white T hanging outside). They cost €2.00 if you buy it on the bus.

To validate your ticket, simply insert the ticket into the yellow machine on the bus. Once the machine stamps your ticket and hey presto you can travel for 60 minutes on any bus in Florence.

Single bus tickets are valid for 70 mins after validation. There is also the Carta Agila for €10 which is valid for 10 trips or €20 for 20 trips.

For the more energetic Walking!!! From the Train Station with a Backpack

The reason we say more energetic is that with a backpack on walking up a hill in 35°C is not exactly everybody’s cup of tea. It’s a great thing to do if you have no backpack and are cruising around Florence sightseeing, but if you want to try it feel free to. Take it from us its much easier to catch the bus. The walk with a backpack will take 25 minutes and without 10-15 minutes

From Firenze SMN train station cross the Piazza della Stazione and head towards S. Maria del Fiore (Duomo). Just before you reach the Duomo turn right at Piazza San Giovani ( The Baptistery in front of the Duomo). You are now walking down Via Roma. Continue down Via Roma passing P.za della Republica until you reach the Ponte Vechhio and the Arno river. (If you miss Via Roma Walk down to the Uffizi Gallery Walk through the piazza until you reach the Arno river turn right and the Ponte Vecchio is on the right.

Cross the river and take the first left along Via Lungario Torrigianni until you reach the next bridge. Turn right here and walk to the end.(there should be a piazza on your left) Turn right and follow road around to the right, The name of the road changes to Via dell Croci continue along the road unti you see a big set of steps on the left hand side of the road. Walk up these steps as they will take you to Piazzle Michelangelo where you will see the first of two replica Davids’ in Florence. Turn left walk along 100 metres and Plus camping Michelangelo is on the left. Congratulations Everest is next!

Arriving at Florence Airport

If you’re one taking a short break and are arriving at Florence airport. Simply catch the shuttle bus from the Airport. The Bus’s final destination is Firenze SMN. Once arriving simply follow the above instructions.

Arriving at Pisa Airport.

From the Airport catch the train departing from the airport (Buy your train ticket from the desk on the right after exiting from departures, although if you are arriving late some times it is easier to catch the Terrevission shuttle). They both end up at Firenze SMN station. Then follow the above instructions.

By Car, Motorbike, Campervan, Truck or Horse

From Motorway A1 Milan-Rome, take exit Firenze Sud or Firenze Certosa and follow the signs to Piazzle Michelangelo. The campsite entrance is about 100m to the right, on the left hand side of the road Viale Michelangelo (if Piazzle Michelangelo is on your left). Vice versa if it is on your right hand side.