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National parks near Putifigari, Sardinia

Putifigari 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 Putifigari, Sardinia — 58.8 km (36.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 15 min behind the wheel.

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

Putifigari has a population of about 742.

National parks near Putifigari

Parks ranked by distance from Putifigari
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Asinara National Park58.8 km (36.5 mi)1 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park94.7 km (58.9 mi)1 hr 51 minDoable as a day trip
Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park109 km (67.8 mi)2 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Tuscan Archipelago National Park285 km (177 mi)4 hr 39 minBest as a weekend
Circeo National Park394 km (245 mi)6 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Cinque Terre National Park409 km (254 mi)6 hr 28 minWorth a longer road trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park441 km (274 mi)6 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park455 km (283 mi)7 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park469 km (292 mi)7 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Monti Sibillini National Park475 km (295 mi)7 hr 26 minWorth 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.

Month-by-month detail for Asinara National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Putifigari 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 Putifigari
PairApartEstimated drive
Asinara → Archipelago of La Maddalena97.1 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
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 Putifigari

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 Asinara National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Putifigari?

Asinara National Park. It is about 58.8 km (36.5 mi) from Putifigari, roughly 1 hr 15 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Putifigari?

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 Putifigari?

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

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

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