National parks near San Bartolomeo al Mare, Liguria
San Bartolomeo al Mare sits inside the Imperia area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Imperia for the full write-up.
Cinque Terre National Park is the closest national park to San Bartolomeo al Mare, Liguria — 131 km (81.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 23 min behind the wheel.
Cinque Terre makes a full day trip — leave early. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Gran Paradiso, Tuscan Archipelago, Val Grande, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Asinara, Archipelago of La Maddalena, and Stelvio are better with a night booked nearby.
San Bartolomeo al Mare has a population of about 2,622.
Cinque Terre
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Gran Paradiso
Tuscan Archipelago
Val Grande
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
National parks near San Bartolomeo al Mare
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinque Terre National Park | 131 km (81.4 mi) | 2 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 176 km (110 mi) | 3 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 189 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 217 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 238 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 292 km (182 mi) | 4 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Asinara National Park | 318 km (197 mi) | 5 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 318 km (198 mi) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 345 km (214 mi) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 397 km (246 mi) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Cinque Terre 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near San Bartolomeo al Mare 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cinque Terre → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Gran Paradiso → Val Grande | 109 km (67.6 mi) | 2 hr 3 min |
| Cinque Terre → Tuscan Archipelago | 158 km (98.3 mi) | 2 hr 47 min |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Tuscan Archipelago | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
Planning a trip from San Bartolomeo al Mare
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to San Bartolomeo al Mare?
Cinque Terre National Park. It is about 131 km (81.4 mi) from San Bartolomeo al Mare, roughly 2 hr 23 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from San Bartolomeo al Mare?
Yes — Cinque Terre National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near San Bartolomeo al Mare?
10 parks are within reach of San Bartolomeo al Mare, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near San Bartolomeo al Mare?
For Cinque Terre National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.