National parks near Sant'Antonio di Gallura, Sardinia
Sant'Antonio di Gallura sits inside the Olbia area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Olbia for the full write-up.
Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park is the closest national park to Sant'Antonio di Gallura, Sardinia — 28 km (17.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 42 min behind the wheel.
Archipelago of La Maddalena is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Asinara and Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu make a full day trip — leave early. Tuscan Archipelago, Circeo, Cinque Terre, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna are better with a night booked nearby.
Sant'Antonio di Gallura has a population of about 1,187.
Archipelago of La Maddalena
Asinara
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu
Tuscan Archipelago
Circeo
Cinque Terre
National parks near Sant'Antonio di Gallura
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 28 km (17.4 mi) | 42 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Asinara National Park | 87 km (54 mi) | 1 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 99.5 km (61.8 mi) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 211 km (131 mi) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 316 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 350 km (217 mi) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 376 km (234 mi) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 376 km (234 mi) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 388 km (241 mi) | 6 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 389 km (242 mi) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth 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 Sant'Antonio di Gallura 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Archipelago of La Maddalena → Asinara | 97.1 km (60.3 mi) | 1 hr 53 min |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena → Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu | 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 Sant'Antonio di Gallura
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 Sant'Antonio di Gallura?
Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park. It is about 28 km (17.4 mi) from Sant'Antonio di Gallura, roughly 42 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Sant'Antonio di Gallura?
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 Sant'Antonio di Gallura?
10 parks are within reach of Sant'Antonio di Gallura, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Sant'Antonio di Gallura?
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.