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National parks near Pattada, Sardinia

Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park is the closest national park to Pattada, Sardinia — 58.8 km (36.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 15 min behind the wheel.

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

Pattada has a population of about 3,098.

National parks near Pattada

Parks ranked by distance from Pattada
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park58.8 km (36.5 mi)1 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park76.4 km (47.5 mi)1 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
Asinara National Park89.3 km (55.5 mi)1 hr 46 minDoable as a day trip
Tuscan Archipelago National Park259 km (161 mi)4 hr 16 minBest as a weekend
Circeo National Park340 km (211 mi)5 hr 27 minBest as a weekend
Cinque Terre National Park397 km (247 mi)6 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park417 km (259 mi)6 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park423 km (263 mi)6 hr 41 minWorth a longer road trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park424 km (263 mi)6 hr 41 minWorth a longer road trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park426 km (265 mi)6 hr 43 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 Pattada 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 Pattada
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 Pattada

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 Pattada?

Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park. It is about 58.8 km (36.5 mi) from Pattada, roughly 1 hr 15 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Pattada?

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 Pattada?

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

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

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.