National parks near Cardedu, Sardinia
Cardedu sits inside the Tortolì area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tortolì for the full write-up.
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park is the closest national park to Cardedu, Sardinia — 38.8 km (24.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 53 min behind the wheel.
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu and Archipelago of La Maddalena make a full day trip — leave early. Asinara, Tuscan Archipelago, and Circeo are better with a night booked nearby.
Cardedu has a population of about 1,319.
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu
Archipelago of La Maddalena
Asinara
Tuscan Archipelago
Circeo
Isola di Pantelleria
National parks near Cardedu
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 38.8 km (24.1 mi) | 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 160 km (99.7 mi) | 2 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Asinara National Park | 182 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 332 km (207 mi) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 334 km (208 mi) | 5 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isola di Pantelleria National Park | 391 km (243 mi) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 417 km (259 mi) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Vesuvius National Park | 423 km (263 mi) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 444 km (276 mi) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Majella National Park | 453 km (282 mi) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth 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 Cardedu 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Archipelago of La Maddalena → Asinara | 97.1 km (60.3 mi) | 1 hr 53 min |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu → Archipelago of La Maddalena | 126 km (78.1 mi) | 2 hr 18 min |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu → Asinara | 144 km (89.5 mi) | 2 hr 34 min |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena → Tuscan Archipelago | 183 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 8 min |
Planning a trip from Cardedu
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 Cardedu?
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park. It is about 38.8 km (24.1 mi) from Cardedu, roughly 53 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Cardedu?
Yes — Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park and Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Cardedu?
10 parks are within reach of Cardedu, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Cardedu?
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.