National parks near Valledoria, Sardinia
Valledoria sits inside the Tempio Pausania area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tempio Pausania for the full write-up.
Asinara National Park is the closest national park to Valledoria, Sardinia — 49 km (30.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 4 min behind the wheel.
Asinara, Archipelago of La Maddalena, and Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu make a full day trip — leave early. Tuscan Archipelago, Circeo, and Cinque Terre are better with a night booked nearby.
Valledoria has a population of about 3,713.
Asinara
Archipelago of La Maddalena
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu
Tuscan Archipelago
Circeo
Cinque Terre
National parks near Valledoria
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asinara National Park | 49 km (30.5 mi) | 1 hr 4 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 59.5 km (37 mi) | 1 hr 16 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 104 km (64.8 mi) | 1 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 234 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 356 km (221 mi) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 362 km (225 mi) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 393 km (244 mi) | 6 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 404 km (251 mi) | 6 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 427 km (265 mi) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 428 km (266 mi) | 6 hr 45 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 Valledoria 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 |
| 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 Valledoria
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 Valledoria?
Asinara National Park. It is about 49 km (30.5 mi) from Valledoria, roughly 1 hr 4 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Valledoria?
Yes — Asinara National Park, Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park, and Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Valledoria?
10 parks are within reach of Valledoria, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Valledoria?
For Asinara National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.