ANALYSIS OF CAMPING RESORTS IN EUROPE: A LAYOUT AND INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY

Camping has become a popular leisure activity since the dawn of the modern motor vehicle. It is associated with an increasing interest in contact with nature and a commitment to discovering cultural diversity. This article presents an analysis of the urban form of camping centres in Europe. The principles of their planning, composition, layout and character will be discussed. The article analyses three different centres within Europe: Ca'Savio in Italy, Cikat in Croatia and Arena in Hungary. The selected examples illustrate the variety of urban forms of camping centres. The article presents and compares their common features, which were formulated on the basis of in situ observations.