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National parks near Thiesi, Sardinia

Asinara National Park is the closest national park to Thiesi, Sardinia — 71.6 km (44.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 29 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.

Thiesi has a population of about 2,973.

National parks near Thiesi

Parks ranked by distance from Thiesi
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Asinara National Park71.6 km (44.5 mi)1 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park74.5 km (46.3 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park97.6 km (60.7 mi)1 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Tuscan Archipelago National Park278 km (173 mi)4 hr 33 minBest as a weekend
Circeo National Park374 km (232 mi)5 hr 57 minBest as a weekend
Cinque Terre National Park408 km (254 mi)6 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park438 km (272 mi)6 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park446 km (277 mi)7 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park450 km (280 mi)7 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park458 km (285 mi)7 hr 11 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 Thiesi 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 Thiesi
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 Thiesi

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 Thiesi?

Asinara National Park. It is about 71.6 km (44.5 mi) from Thiesi, roughly 1 hr 29 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Thiesi?

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 Thiesi?

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

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

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