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National parks near Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, Campania

Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi sits inside the Avellino area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Avellino for the full write-up.

Vesuvius National Park is the closest national park to Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, Campania — 63.8 km (39.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 20 min behind the wheel.

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

Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi has a population of about 2,104.

National parks near Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi

Parks ranked by distance from Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Vesuvius National Park63.8 km (39.7 mi)1 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park71.5 km (44.4 mi)1 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park86 km (53.4 mi)1 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park98.7 km (61.3 mi)1 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park112 km (69.5 mi)2 hr 6 minDoable as a day trip
Pollino National Park139 km (86.6 mi)2 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park147 km (91.2 mi)2 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park159 km (98.8 mi)2 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park183 km (114 mi)3 hr 8 minBest as a weekend
Sila National Park211 km (131 mi)3 hr 33 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Vesuvius 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 Vesuvius National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi 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 Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi
PairApartEstimated drive
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni → Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese42.7 km (26.6 mi)58 min
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese → Alta Murgia78.9 km (49 mi)1 hr 36 min
Alta Murgia → Gargano95 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 Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi

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 Vesuvius National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi?

Vesuvius National Park. It is about 63.8 km (39.7 mi) from Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, roughly 1 hr 20 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi?

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

How many national parks are near Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi?

10 parks are within reach of Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, 8 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi?

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