National parks in Sardinia
Sardinia has 3 national parks: Archipelago of La Maddalena, Asinara, and Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu.
National parks in Sardinia
- Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park
Granite islands north of Sardinia with clear water and granite headlands.
- Asinara National Park
Former prison island off northwest Sardinia, now white donkeys and empty coves.
- Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park
Sardinia’s highest massif and the cliffs of the Gulf of Orosei.
Other parks within reach of Sardinia
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 42.3 km (26.3 mi) | 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Asinara National Park | 142 km (88 mi) | 2 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 151 km (94 mi) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 333 km (207 mi) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 377 km (235 mi) | 6 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isola di Pantelleria National Park | 434 km (270 mi) | 6 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 459 km (285 mi) | 7 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 472 km (293 mi) | 7 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Vesuvius National Park | 474 km (294 mi) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 479 km (297 mi) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Biggest towns and cities in Sardinia
- Cagliari
- Sassari
- Quartu Sant'Elena
- Olbia
- Nuoro
- Alghero
- Oristano
- Iglesias
- Carbonia
- Villacidro
- Tempio Pausania
- Guspini
- Sant'Antioco
- Macomer
- La Maddalena
- San Gavino Monreale
- Serramanna
- Siniscola
- Bosa
- Tortolì
- Ozieri
- Sanluri
- Orosei
- Lanusei
- Pula
- Ghilarza
- Muravera
- Mogoro
- Senorbì
- Buddusò
- Villaputzu
- Bonorva
- Bono
- San Vito
- Bari Sardo
- Teulada
- Samugheo
- Pattada
- Tertenia
- Thiesi
- Jerzu
- Isili
- Desulo
- Orroli
- Escalaplano
- Nurri
- Perdasdefogu
- Tonara
- Laconi
- Alà dei Sardi
- Meana Sardo
- Sorgono
- Ovodda
- Nurallao
- Villanova Tulo
All provinces in Sardinia
Common questions
How many national parks are in Sardinia?
3: Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park, Asinara National Park, and Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park.
What is the closest national park to Sardinia?
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park, roughly 42.3 km (26.3 mi) out and about 57 min of driving from the centre of Sardinia.