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National parks near Santa Maria Navarrese, Sardinia

Santa Maria Navarrese 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 Santa Maria Navarrese, Sardinia — 27.1 km (16.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 41 min behind the wheel.

Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Archipelago of La Maddalena and Asinara make a full day trip — leave early. Tuscan Archipelago and Circeo are better with a night booked nearby.

Santa Maria Navarrese has a population of about 1,569.

National parks near Santa Maria Navarrese

Parks ranked by distance from Santa Maria Navarrese
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park27.1 km (16.8 mi)41 minRight on your doorstep
Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park140 km (86.9 mi)2 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Asinara National Park169 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 minDoable as a day trip
Tuscan Archipelago National Park310 km (193 mi)5 hr 1 minBest as a weekend
Circeo National Park319 km (198 mi)5 hr 9 minBest as a weekend
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park401 km (249 mi)6 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Isola di Pantelleria National Park407 km (253 mi)6 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Vesuvius National Park412 km (256 mi)6 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park426 km (265 mi)6 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
Majella National Park437 km (271 mi)6 hr 53 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 Santa Maria Navarrese 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 Santa Maria Navarrese
PairApartEstimated drive
Archipelago of La Maddalena → Asinara97.1 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 Santa Maria Navarrese

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 Santa Maria Navarrese?

Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park. It is about 27.1 km (16.8 mi) from Santa Maria Navarrese, roughly 41 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Santa Maria Navarrese?

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

How many national parks are near Santa Maria Navarrese?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Santa Maria Navarrese?

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.