National parks in Apulia
Apulia has 2 national parks: Alta Murgia National Park and Gargano National Park.
Best time to visit Alta Murgia National Park. Getting to Alta Murgia National Park.
National parks in Apulia
- Alta Murgia National Park
Karst plateau and steppe in Apulia around Castel del Monte.
- Gargano National Park
The spur of Italy — limestone coast, caves, and the Umbra forest of Apulia.
Other parks within reach of Apulia
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Murgia National Park | 55 km (34.2 mi) | 1 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park | 111 km (69.3 mi) | 2 hr 5 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pollino National Park | 126 km (78.2 mi) | 2 hr 18 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gargano National Park | 132 km (82.2 mi) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park | 152 km (94.3 mi) | 2 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sila National Park | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Vesuvius National Park | 216 km (134 mi) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mljet National Park | 217 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 279 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 283 km (176 mi) | 4 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
Biggest towns and cities in Apulia
- Bari
- Taranto
- Foggia
- Andria
- Barletta
- Brindisi
- Lecce
- Altamura
- Manfredonia
- Bisceglie
- Cerignola
- Trani
- San Severo
- Corato
- Gravina in Puglia
- Monopoli
- Martina Franca
- Francavilla Fontana
- Nardò
- Manduria
- San Giovanni Rotondo
- Santeramo in Colle
- Gioia del Colle
- Ostuni
- Putignano
- Conversano
- Fasano
- Casarano
- Gallipoli
- Ceglie Messapica
- Ginosa
- Sava
- Noci
- Oria
- Castellana
- Maglie
- Castellaneta
- Laterza
- Tricase
- Polignano a Mare
- Mottola
- Taviano
- Vieste
- Matino
- Taurisano
- Ruffano
- Ugento
- Vico del Gargano
- Spinazzola
- Gagliano del Capo
- Otranto
- Deliceto
- Bovino
- Orsara di Puglia
- Accadia
- Candela
- Rocchetta Sant'Antonio
- Celenza Valfortore
- San Marco la Catola
- Carlantino
- Isole Tremiti
All provinces in Apulia
Common questions
How many national parks are in Apulia?
2: Alta Murgia National Park and Gargano National Park.
What is the closest national park to Apulia?
Alta Murgia National Park, roughly 55 km (34.2 mi) out and about 1 hr 11 min of driving from the centre of Apulia.