National parks near Borutta, Sardinia
Borutta sits inside the Sassari area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Sassari for the full write-up.
Asinara National Park is the closest national park to Borutta, Sardinia — 72.8 km (45.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 30 min behind the wheel.
Asinara, Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu, and Archipelago of La Maddalena make a full day trip — leave early. Tuscan Archipelago and Circeo are better with a night booked nearby.
Borutta has a population of about 273.
Asinara
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu
Archipelago of La Maddalena
Tuscan Archipelago
Circeo
Cinque Terre
National parks near Borutta
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asinara National Park | 72.8 km (45.2 mi) | 1 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 72.8 km (45.3 mi) | 1 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 96.6 km (60 mi) | 1 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 278 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 372 km (231 mi) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 408 km (254 mi) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 438 km (272 mi) | 6 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 445 km (277 mi) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 448 km (278 mi) | 7 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 456 km (284 mi) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Asinara 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Borutta 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Asinara → Archipelago of La Maddalena | 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 |
| Asinara → Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu | 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 Borutta
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Borutta?
Asinara National Park. It is about 72.8 km (45.2 mi) from Borutta, roughly 1 hr 30 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Borutta?
Yes — Asinara National Park, 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 Borutta?
10 parks are within reach of Borutta, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Borutta?
For Asinara National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.