Eco-camping Cascina Mottainai

YES, WE ARE OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR! Cascina Mottainai is a small, nature-oriented campsite nestled in the hills, just a 20-minute drive from Bologna. We are located on Via Mater Dei, right next to the Parco dei Gessi Bolognesi e Calanchi dell'Abbadessa nature reserve, home to foxes, deer, porcupines, and many other wild animals. The pitches are simply equipped with electricity and water connections (no wastewater connection). The fire pit with barbecue area is available for use; wood is provided. Children and dogs are welcome all year round. The pitches are equipped with electricity connections (up to 16 amps, at an additional cost of €5 per day). There is a communal camping kitchen and a dry toilet with an outdoor shower (see photo). The access road is unpaved and uphill but passable with any vehicle. We recommend using Via Rio Fabbiani 8 as a reference point and following the signs to Cascina Mottainai (NOT Via della Canovaccia). Payment can be made by credit card, PayPal, or cash; a laundry service is also available. SURROUNDINGS The “Anello della Barcona” circular trail starts at the Cascina and can be completed in about two hours. Not far away, within walking distance, is the Cà del Brado microbrewery, offering tastings, tours, and Italian craft beers. You can reach Bologna by bus 96. From there, you walk along the road leading to the Cascina, reaching the Cascina on foot in about 30 minutes. Also within walking distance are several restaurants, such as Al Cuntadein (a Campanian pizzeria with a restaurant) or Il Cavallino Bianco (an Emilian pizzeria with a restaurant). By mountain bike, you can also reach the Basilica San Luca in the center of Bologna, the “Buche del Savena” (natural pools perfect for swimming in summer), and many other beautiful places!