National parks near Sant'Andrea, Emilia-Romagna
Sant'Andrea sits inside the Rimini area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Rimini for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Sant'Andrea, Emilia-Romagna — 57.3 km (35.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 13 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Monti Sibillini, and Brijuni make a full day trip — leave early. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Cinque Terre, Northern Velebit, Tuscan Archipelago, Risnjak, and Kornati are better with a night booked nearby.
Sant'Andrea has a population of about 1,260.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Monti Sibillini
Brijuni
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Cinque Terre
National parks near Sant'Andrea
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 57.3 km (35.6 mi) | 1 hr 13 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 143 km (88.7 mi) | 2 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 146 km (90.5 mi) | 2 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 176 km (109 mi) | 3 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 197 km (123 mi) | 3 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 216 km (134 mi) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 218 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 226 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 234 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kornati National Park | 235 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 54 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 Sant'Andrea 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monti Sibillini → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga | 54.5 km (33.9 mi) | 1 hr 10 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 → Brijuni | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min |
Planning a trip from Sant'Andrea
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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- Novafeltria
- Coriano
- Sant'Andrea in Casale
- Santa Monica-Cella
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sant'Andrea?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 57.3 km (35.6 mi) from Sant'Andrea, roughly 1 hr 13 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Sant'Andrea?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, and Brijuni National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Sant'Andrea?
10 parks are within reach of Sant'Andrea, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Sant'Andrea?
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.