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National parks near Messina, Sicily

The closest national park to Messina, Sicily is Aspromonte National Park — about 57.2 km (35.5 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 13 min of driving.

1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Aspromonte.

National parks near Messina

Parks ranked by distance from Messina
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Aspromonte National Park57.2 km (35.5 mi)1 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
Sila National Park175 km (109 mi)3 hr 2 minBest as a weekend
Pollino National Park213 km (132 mi)3 hr 35 minBest as a weekend
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park241 km (150 mi)4 hrBest as a weekend
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park251 km (156 mi)4 hr 9 minBest as a weekend
Vesuvius National Park307 km (191 mi)4 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
Isola di Pantelleria National Park326 km (202 mi)5 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Alta Murgia National Park327 km (203 mi)5 hr 15 minBest as a weekend
Circeo National Park400 km (248 mi)6 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip
Gargano National Park406 km (252 mi)6 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Messina

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Messina?

Aspromonte National Park, about 57.2 km (35.5 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 13 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Messina in a day?

Aspromonte National Park — all within about three hours' drive.