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National parks near Troia, Apulia

Troia sits inside the Foggia area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Foggia for the full write-up.

Gargano National Park is the closest national park to Troia, Apulia — 67.9 km (42.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 25 min behind the wheel.

Gargano, Vesuvius, Alta Murgia, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni, Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese, Majella, and Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise make a full day trip — leave early. Pollino, Circeo, and Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga are better with a night booked nearby.

Troia has a population of about 6,614.

National parks near Troia

Parks ranked by distance from Troia
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Gargano National Park67.9 km (42.2 mi)1 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park95.9 km (59.6 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park98 km (60.9 mi)1 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park118 km (73.6 mi)2 hr 11 minDoable as a day trip
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park121 km (75.4 mi)2 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park131 km (81.6 mi)2 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park132 km (82.1 mi)2 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Pollino National Park175 km (109 mi)3 hr 2 minBest as a weekend
Circeo National Park189 km (118 mi)3 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park190 km (118 mi)3 hr 14 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Gargano National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.

Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.

July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.

Month-by-month detail for Gargano National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Troia are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Troia
PairApartEstimated drive
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni → Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese42.7 km (26.6 mi)58 min
Alta Murgia → Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese78.9 km (49 mi)1 hr 36 min
Gargano → Alta Murgia95 km (59 mi)1 hr 51 min
Vesuvius → Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni96.9 km (60.2 mi)1 hr 53 min

Planning a trip from Troia

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Gargano National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Troia?

Gargano National Park. It is about 67.9 km (42.2 mi) from Troia, roughly 1 hr 25 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Troia?

Yes — Gargano National Park, Vesuvius National Park, Alta Murgia National Park, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park, Majella National Park, and Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Troia?

10 parks are within reach of Troia, 7 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Troia?

For Gargano National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.