National parks near Portico e San Benedetto, Emilia-Romagna
Portico e San Benedetto sits inside the Forlì area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Forlì for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Portico e San Benedetto, Emilia-Romagna — 19.8 km (12.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 33 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, and Monti Sibillini make a full day trip — leave early. Brijuni, Tuscan Archipelago, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Northern Velebit, and Risnjak are better with a night booked nearby.
Portico e San Benedetto has a population of about 863.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Monti Sibillini
Brijuni
Tuscan Archipelago
National parks near Portico e San Benedetto
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 19.8 km (12.3 mi) | 33 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 126 km (78.2 mi) | 2 hr 18 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 186 km (116 mi) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 188 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 226 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 267 km (166 mi) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 274 km (171 mi) | 4 hr 29 min | 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 Portico e San Benedetto 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Cinque Terre | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Monti Sibillini | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Cinque Terre | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from Portico e San Benedetto
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 Portico e San Benedetto?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 19.8 km (12.3 mi) from Portico e San Benedetto, roughly 33 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Portico e San Benedetto?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, and Monti Sibillini National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Portico e San Benedetto?
10 parks are within reach of Portico e San Benedetto, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Portico e San Benedetto?
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.