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National parks near Latina Scalo, Lazio

Latina Scalo sits inside the Latina area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Latina for the full write-up.

Circeo National Park is the closest national park to Latina Scalo, Lazio — 27.2 km (16.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 41 min behind the wheel.

Circeo is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Majella, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Vesuvius, and Monti Sibillini make a full day trip — leave early. Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni, Gargano, Tuscan Archipelago, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna are better with a night booked nearby.

Latina Scalo has a population of about 6,883.

National parks near Latina Scalo

Parks ranked by distance from Latina Scalo
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Circeo National Park27.2 km (16.9 mi)41 minRight on your doorstep
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park78.5 km (48.8 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park113 km (70.4 mi)2 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park116 km (72.3 mi)2 hr 10 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park147 km (91.5 mi)2 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park154 km (95.8 mi)2 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park244 km (152 mi)4 hr 2 minBest as a weekend
Gargano National Park251 km (156 mi)4 hr 8 minBest as a weekend
Tuscan Archipelago National Park260 km (162 mi)4 hr 17 minBest as a weekend
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park276 km (171 mi)4 hr 30 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Circeo 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 Circeo National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Latina Scalo 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 Latina Scalo
PairApartEstimated drive
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Majella41.2 km (25.6 mi)56 min
Majella → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga58.8 km (36.5 mi)1 hr 15 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga79.7 km (49.5 mi)1 hr 37 min
Circeo → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise84 km (52.2 mi)1 hr 41 min

Planning a trip from Latina Scalo

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 Circeo National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Latina Scalo?

Circeo National Park. It is about 27.2 km (16.9 mi) from Latina Scalo, roughly 41 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Latina Scalo?

Yes — Circeo National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Majella National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Vesuvius National Park, and Monti Sibillini National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Latina Scalo?

10 parks are within reach of Latina Scalo, 6 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Latina Scalo?

For Circeo National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.