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 National Park.
Aspromonte National Park
Sila National Park
Isola di Pantelleria National Park
Pollino National Park
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park
Best time to visit Aspromonte National Park. Getting to Aspromonte National Park.
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
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.