National parks near Santa Maria Nuova, Emilia-Romagna
Santa Maria Nuova 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 Santa Maria Nuova, Emilia-Romagna — 52.7 km (32.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 8 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Brijuni, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Monti Sibillini make a full day trip — leave early. Cinque Terre, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Tuscan Archipelago, Northern Velebit, and Risnjak are better with a night booked nearby.
Santa Maria Nuova has a population of about 2,181.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Brijuni
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Monti Sibillini
Cinque Terre
Dolomiti Bellunesi
National parks near Santa Maria Nuova
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 52.7 km (32.7 mi) | 1 hr 8 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 148 km (92.2 mi) | 2 hr 38 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 155 km (96.5 mi) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 168 km (104 mi) | 2 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 198 km (123 mi) | 3 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 217 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 222 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 225 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 230 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 236 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 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 Santa Maria Nuova 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 Santa Maria Nuova
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 Santa Maria Nuova?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 52.7 km (32.7 mi) from Santa Maria Nuova, roughly 1 hr 8 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Santa Maria Nuova?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Brijuni National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, and Monti Sibillini National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Santa Maria Nuova?
10 parks are within reach of Santa Maria Nuova, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Santa Maria Nuova?
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.