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National parks near Pertosa, Campania

Pertosa sits inside the Sala Consilina area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Sala Consilina for the full write-up.

Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park is the closest national park to Pertosa, Campania — 28.4 km (17.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 42 min behind the wheel.

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

Pertosa has a population of about 446.

National parks near Pertosa

Parks ranked by distance from Pertosa
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park28.4 km (17.6 mi)42 minRight on your doorstep
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park40.1 km (24.9 mi)55 minDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park88.3 km (54.8 mi)1 hr 45 minDoable as a day trip
Pollino National Park91.3 km (56.7 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park91.3 km (56.8 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park141 km (87.3 mi)2 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Sila National Park162 km (101 mi)2 hr 50 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park193 km (120 mi)3 hr 17 minBest as a weekend
Majella National Park207 km (129 mi)3 hr 30 minBest as a weekend
Circeo National Park218 km (136 mi)3 hr 40 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni 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 Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Pertosa 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 Pertosa
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 → Pollino54.2 km (33.7 mi)1 hr 10 min
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese → Alta Murgia78.9 km (49 mi)1 hr 36 min
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni → Pollino80.1 km (49.8 mi)1 hr 38 min

Planning a trip from Pertosa

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 Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Pertosa?

Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park. It is about 28.4 km (17.6 mi) from Pertosa, roughly 42 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Pertosa?

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

How many national parks are near Pertosa?

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

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

For Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.