Pure Camping
Pure Nature
Pure Abruzzo
AboutUS
We are Rutger and Ligia, a Dutch-Colombian couple with a shared passion for travel, nature, and adventure. Our journey began on a salsa night in Colombia, where we met and spent five wonderful years together. During that time, we traveled extensively, exploring Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Curaçao, Morocco, Egypt, and beyond. These experiences shaped our love for adventure and different cultures, ultimately leading us to a new chapter in Europe: running our own eco-friendly campsite in Pianella, a charming town in the province of Pescara, within the Abruzzo region of Italy. Nestled among ancient olive groves, Las Hamacas Camping Abruzzo offers a peaceful retreat where nature, culture, and adventure come together.
FROMDREAMTOREALITY
"In 2015, Rutger’s life changed drastically when his father passed away from a brain tumor. This was a turning point: he decided to sell his successful business and home and completely change course. During his travels, he met Ligia, and together, they explored South America." Our shared love for travel sparked the idea of converting an old American school bus into a camper, but just when we were ready, the bus was set on fire, leaving nothing behind. This setback, along with the political unrest in Colombia, led us to decide to build a new life in Europe. In 2022, we arrived in Italy with little more than a second-hand camper and a big dream. In Abruzzo, we found the perfect place: a vast olive grove with two hundred trees and a large house full of potential. This is where Las Hamacas Camping Abruzzo was born—an intimate, eco-friendly campsite where peace, nature, and adventure come together.
SustainablEandWelcoming
At Las Hamacas Camping Abruzzo, we offer travelers a place to enjoy the simplicity and beauty of outdoor life. Our campsite started with just three pitches, but thanks to the enthusiastic feedback from our guests, it quickly grew into a beloved destination. We now have eight camper spots and six tent pitches, all designed with sustainability in mind, using solar energy and composting systems.
Running a campsite in Italy is not without its challenges. Bureaucracy even led to a temporary closure, but we never gave up. Now, everything is in order, and we look forward to the future with confidence. We continue to improve and expand, ensuring that our guests can fully enjoy the tranquility and hospitality of our campsite.
MORETHANJUSTACAMPSITE
For us, it’s not just about providing a place to stay; we focus on creating an unforgettable experience. We want our guests to feel at home, taste our own olive oil, and soak in the atmosphere of the Italian countryside. We are always thinking of new ways to enhance the experience, from offering freshly baked pan de bono, a delicious Colombian treat, to considering the addition of a sauna for the cooler months.
To share the flavors of the region, we also organize wine tastings featuring the finest local wines, paired with traditional cheeses, cured sausages, and authentic Abruzzese sheep meat skewers (arrosticini)—a true taste of Abruzzo.
For us, this is more than a business—it’s a way of life. We want to create a place where people can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and truly live in the moment. Because if we have learned anything, it’s that life should be lived now.
ABOUTTHEOWNERS
At Las Hamacas Camping Abruzzo, near Pescara, we warmly welcome our guests with a personal touch. As avid travelers, we—Ligia, originally from Colombia, and Rutger, from the Netherlands—have explored the world, immersing ourselves in different cultures and landscapes. These experiences have shaped our vision of the perfect campsite—a blend of comfort, adventure, and sustainability.
Now, we bring that knowledge together to create a welcoming, eco-friendly retreat that reflects the essence of our journey. We speak English, Spanish, Dutch, and Italian, ensuring smooth communication and making every guest feel at home. With our passion for hospitality, we strive to make your stay at Las Hamacas unforgettable, filled with warmth, stories, and lasting memories.
Come visit us and experience the heart of Las Hamacas Camping Abruzzo!