National parks near Catania, Sicily
The closest national park to Catania, Sicily is Aspromonte National Park — about 105 km (65.5 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Aspromonte.
Aspromonte
Sila
Isola di Pantelleria
Pollino
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese
National parks near Catania
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspromonte National Park | 105 km (65.5 mi) | 2 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Sila National Park | 242 km (150 mi) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isola di Pantelleria National Park | 280 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pollino National Park | 283 km (176 mi) | 4 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park | 308 km (192 mi) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park | 321 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Vesuvius National Park | 368 km (229 mi) | 5 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Alta Murgia National Park | 396 km (246 mi) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Circeo National Park | 450 km (280 mi) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gargano National Park | 475 km (295 mi) | 7 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Catania
- Catania
- Acireale
- Paternò
- Misterbianco
- Caltagirone
- Adrano
- Mascalucia
- Gravina di Catania
- Aci Catena
- Giarre
- Biancavilla
- San Giovanni la Punta
- Bronte
- Aci Castello
- Scordia
- Belpasso
- Palagonia
- Tremestieri Etneo
- Grammichele
- Pedara
- Riposto
- Aci Sant'Antonio
- Ramacca
- Trecastagni
- Randazzo
- Sant'Agata Li Battiati
- Fiumefreddo Sicilia
- Mascali
- Zafferana Etnea
- Motta Sant'Anastasia
- Militello in Val di Catania
- Canalicchio
- Nicolosi
- San Pietro Clarenza
- Viagrande
- Santa Maria di Licodia
- Vizzini
- Linguaglossa
- San Gregorio di Catania
- Mirabella Imbaccari
- Aci Trezza
- Acitrezza
- Santa Venerina
- Valverde
- Mineo
- Santa Maria la Stella
- Calatabiano
- Mazzarrone
- Maletto
- Maniace
- Piedimonte Etneo
- San Michele di Ganzaria
- Ragalna
- Raddusa
- Carrubazza-Motta
- Aci Bonaccorsi
- Cerza
- Licodia Eubea
- Camporotondo Etneo
- Linera
- San Cono
- Maugeri
- Paradiso degli Aranci
- Villaggio del Pino-Le Ginestre
- Castiglione di Sicilia
- San Giovanni
- Castel di Judica
- Palazzolo
- Nunziata
- Belvedere-Piano Tavola
- Sant'Alfio
- Lavinaio-Monterosso
- Petrosino
- Pennisi
- Vampolieri l
- Carruba
- Pasteria-Lapide
- Milo
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Catania?
Aspromonte National Park, about 105 km (65.5 mi) away and roughly 2 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Catania in a day?
Aspromonte National Park — all within about three hours' drive.