“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” – Hermann Hesse
Here at Kokopelli, we value nature and biodiversity, so we are free from manicured, marked out plots, boundaries or uniformity. We only cut the grass when and where it is necessary, the rest is left to nature and our small vegetable growing areas. We don’t have much, but you are very welcome to help yourself to anything you may find growing there. Aromatic herbs we generally have growing in abundance.
There’s no lighting in the camping field (apart from the moon and stars) and only subtle, solar powered lighting to illuminate essential areas.
Whatever your interest, we have endless routes, tracks, trails and crags right on our doorstep in the Maiella National Park. If you need help and advice, we have plenty of experience of climbing, mountain biking, cycle touring, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing in the area. We have a supply of hiking maps, books and climbing guides, plus our own folder of self-guided hikes. We know the area well and will happily give guidance and recommendations to any of our campers.
For more relaxing days by the water, we have the beautiful Adriatic coastline just a short drive down the valley, or a number of nearby rivers and waterfalls to enjoy: click here for nearby rivers and beaches.
We work hard to live a self-sufficient, minimal impact lifestyle and share this with all our guests. The bathrooms are equipped with organic soaps and eco-loo rolls, the kitchen has biodegradable washing up liquid and all our cleaning products are environmentally friendly. We grow organic fruit, vegetables and herbs, and you are very welcome to help yourselves. To complete the cycle, all your kitchen waste goes back into the soil as compost and into our chickens as nourishing scraps, who then in turn provide you with eggs.
Just pick your view, pitch your tent, explore, chill & relax….
Serramonacesca
A vibrant little village at 270m asl with only 500 inhabitants and the Alento river running through. The village is just 3km from Kokopelli and has two bars, a general store, a butcher, a chemist, a restaurant/pizzeria, a castle, an abbey and an ancient hermitage. Serramonacesca is the perfect example of traditional life in rural Italia and gives direct access to the hiking trails of the Maiella National Park. Throughout the year the village comes alive with celebrations of ancient traditions in the form of lively festas, fireworks, events & concerts where all are welcome.
Kokopelli Camping
Contrada Garifoli
Serramonacesca
Pescara (PE65025)
Abruzzo
Italy
