National parks near Porto Garibaldi, Emilia-Romagna
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Porto Garibaldi, Emilia-Romagna — 100 km (62.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 55 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Brijuni, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Dolomiti Bellunesi make a full day trip — leave early. Risnjak, Cinque Terre, Monti Sibillini, Northern Velebit, Triglav, and Stelvio are better with a night booked nearby.
Porto Garibaldi has a population of about 4,732.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Brijuni
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Risnjak
Cinque Terre
National parks near Porto Garibaldi
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 100 km (62.3 mi) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 124 km (77 mi) | 2 hr 16 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 163 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 164 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Risnjak National Park | 206 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 209 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 214 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 218 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 226 km (141 mi) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 241 km (150 mi) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna 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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Porto Garibaldi are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Brijuni → Risnjak | 88.7 km (55.1 mi) | 1 hr 45 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Brijuni → Dolomiti Bellunesi | 191 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 16 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Brijuni | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min |
Planning a trip from Porto Garibaldi
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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park guide
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Porto Garibaldi?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 100 km (62.3 mi) from Porto Garibaldi, roughly 1 hr 55 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Porto Garibaldi?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Brijuni National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, and Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Porto Garibaldi?
10 parks are within reach of Porto Garibaldi, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Porto Garibaldi?
For Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.