Farm life under the sun (even when you look a little further)
At FarmCamps, we believe in holidays close to home. Staying on a farm in the Netherlands or just across the border in Germany – that’s where it starts for us. But let’s be honest: sometimes you feel the urge to look a little further. And if you do decide to travel abroad, why not do it in a way that is just as pure and child-friendly as the farm holidays you already know?
Discover the white beauty of Ostuni
In the south of Italy, in the Puglia region, there are still places where life moves at the pace of nature. Authentic farms lie among olive groves and red earth, far away from mass tourism. Children have plenty of space to play and explore, while you enjoy silence, sunshine and simplicity. Just like a farm holiday closer to home, but with a Southern Italian touch.
Wandering through whitewashed towns
A visit to a town like Ostuni shows how beautiful the combination of countryside and culture can be. This white town, perched high among the hills, is a joy to wander through. Narrow streets, cool shade and small squares where you pause for an ice cream or an espresso. These are exactly the kind of outings that make a countryside holiday varied, without ever feeling crowded.
Playing, discovering and learning in nature
For children, the Italian countryside is one big adventure. No ready-made playgrounds, but space, trees and nature that spark imagination. In Puglia, olive trees play a leading role. Some are hundreds of years old, and farmers are often happy to explain how olive oil is made from their harvest. Children learn in a playful way where food comes from – something that makes a farm holiday, anywhere in the world, so valuable.
Living outdoors, from morning to night
What farm holidays in the Netherlands, Germany and Italy have in common is outdoor living. Breakfast in the sun, spending the day in the fresh air and sharing dinner under an open sky. No rush, no crowded swimming pools – just peace and space. Being outdoors does something to you: you relax more quickly and live more in the moment.
Food straight from the land
On and around the farm, you taste the land. Fresh eggs, sun-ripened tomatoes, local cheeses and simple dishes focused on quality rather than show. In southern Italy, this is called cucina povera: cooking with what the land provides. It fits perfectly with the idea of a farm holiday, where purity and local produce take centre stage.
Conscious travel, wherever you are
Those who choose to stay in the countryside automatically travel more consciously. You see how farmers care for their animals and their land, and how much dedication that requires. It’s an experience you take home with you, whether your holiday is in Zeeland, the Achterhoek, Germany or southern Italy. It makes you more aware of what truly matters.
Even when you look further: choose farm life
If you stay close to home, FarmCamps is the perfect choice. But if you want to look beyond the Netherlands or Germany, let yourself be inspired by places where farm life is still at the heart of everything. There are platforms that help you find these special farms abroad, for example in Italy. That way, the essence remains the same: a holiday in the countryside, with space for children and peace for yourself – wherever you are.
