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National parks near Isili, Sardinia

Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park is the closest national park to Isili, Sardinia — 47 km (29.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 2 min behind the wheel.

Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu, Asinara, and Archipelago of La Maddalena make a full day trip — leave early. Tuscan Archipelago and Circeo are better with a night booked nearby.

Isili has a population of about 2,785.

National parks near Isili

Parks ranked by distance from Isili
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park47 km (29.2 mi)1 hr 2 minDoable as a day trip
Asinara National Park164 km (102 mi)2 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park168 km (104 mi)2 hr 55 minDoable as a day trip
Tuscan Archipelago National Park348 km (216 mi)5 hr 34 minBest as a weekend
Circeo National Park375 km (233 mi)5 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
Isola di Pantelleria National Park412 km (256 mi)6 hr 30 minWorth a longer road trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park458 km (284 mi)7 hr 11 minWorth a longer road trip
Vesuvius National Park467 km (290 mi)7 hr 19 minWorth a longer road trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park481 km (299 mi)7 hr 32 minWorth a longer road trip
Cinque Terre National Park490 km (304 mi)7 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu 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 Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Isili 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 Isili
PairApartEstimated drive
Asinara → Archipelago of La Maddalena97.1 km (60.3 mi)1 hr 53 min
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu → Archipelago of La Maddalena126 km (78.1 mi)2 hr 18 min
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu → Asinara144 km (89.5 mi)2 hr 34 min
Archipelago of La Maddalena → Tuscan Archipelago183 km (114 mi)3 hr 8 min

Planning a trip from Isili

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 Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Isili?

Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park. It is about 47 km (29.2 mi) from Isili, roughly 1 hr 2 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Isili?

Yes — Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park, Asinara National Park, and Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Isili?

10 parks are within reach of Isili, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Isili?

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