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National parks near San Cipriano d'Aversa, Campania

San Cipriano d'Aversa sits inside the Naples area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Naples for the full write-up.

Vesuvius National Park is the closest national park to San Cipriano d'Aversa, Campania — 32 km (19.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 46 min behind the wheel.

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

San Cipriano d'Aversa has a population of about 13,416.

National parks near San Cipriano d'Aversa

Parks ranked by distance from San Cipriano d'Aversa
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Vesuvius National Park32 km (19.9 mi)46 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park90.4 km (56.2 mi)1 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park96.6 km (60 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park123 km (76.1 mi)2 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park129 km (80.1 mi)2 hr 21 minDoable as a day trip
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park162 km (101 mi)2 hr 50 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park170 km (106 mi)2 hr 57 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park173 km (108 mi)3 hrDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park186 km (116 mi)3 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
Pollino National Park209 km (130 mi)3 hr 31 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 San Cipriano d'Aversa 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 San Cipriano d'Aversa
PairApartEstimated drive
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Majella41.2 km (25.6 mi)56 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Circeo84 km (52.2 mi)1 hr 41 min
Vesuvius → Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni96.9 km (60.2 mi)1 hr 53 min
Vesuvius → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise118 km (73.3 mi)2 hr 11 min

Planning a trip from San Cipriano d'Aversa

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 San Cipriano d'Aversa?

Vesuvius National Park. It is about 32 km (19.9 mi) from San Cipriano d'Aversa, roughly 46 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from San Cipriano d'Aversa?

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

How many national parks are near San Cipriano d'Aversa?

10 parks are within reach of San Cipriano d'Aversa, 8 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near San Cipriano d'Aversa?

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