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 Park.
Aspromonte National Park
Sila National Park
Pollino National Park
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park
Vesuvius National Park
Best time to visit Aspromonte National Park. Getting to Aspromonte National Park.
National parks near Messina
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspromonte National Park | 57.2 km (35.5 mi) | 1 hr 13 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sila National Park | 175 km (109 mi) | 3 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pollino National Park | 213 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park | 241 km (150 mi) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park | 251 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Vesuvius National Park | 307 km (191 mi) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isola di Pantelleria National Park | 326 km (202 mi) | 5 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Alta Murgia National Park | 327 km (203 mi) | 5 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 400 km (248 mi) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gargano National Park | 406 km (252 mi) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth 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.