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National parks near Bortigiadas, Sardinia

Bortigiadas sits inside the Tempio Pausania area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tempio Pausania for the full write-up.

Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park is the closest national park to Bortigiadas, Sardinia — 48.6 km (30.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 4 min behind the wheel.

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

Bortigiadas has a population of about 400.

National parks near Bortigiadas

Parks ranked by distance from Bortigiadas
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park48.6 km (30.2 mi)1 hr 4 minDoable as a day trip
Asinara National Park67.9 km (42.2 mi)1 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park93 km (57.8 mi)1 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Tuscan Archipelago National Park230 km (143 mi)3 hr 50 minBest as a weekend
Circeo National Park339 km (210 mi)5 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Cinque Terre National Park363 km (226 mi)5 hr 48 minBest as a weekend
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park392 km (243 mi)6 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park397 km (247 mi)6 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park412 km (256 mi)6 hr 30 minWorth a longer road trip
Monti Sibillini National Park414 km (257 mi)6 hr 32 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Archipelago of La Maddalena 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 Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Bortigiadas 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 Bortigiadas
PairApartEstimated drive
Archipelago of La Maddalena → Asinara97.1 km (60.3 mi)1 hr 53 min
Archipelago of La Maddalena → Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu126 km (78.1 mi)2 hr 18 min
Asinara → Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu144 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 Bortigiadas

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 Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Bortigiadas?

Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park. It is about 48.6 km (30.2 mi) from Bortigiadas, roughly 1 hr 4 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Bortigiadas?

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

How many national parks are near Bortigiadas?

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

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

For Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.