National parks near Palermo, Sicily
The closest national park to Palermo, Sicily is Isola di Pantelleria National Park — about 189 km (117 mi) away, or roughly 3 hr 14 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Isola di Pantelleria National Park
Aspromonte National Park
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park
Sila National Park
Pollino National Park
Vesuvius National Park
Best time to visit Isola di Pantelleria National Park. Getting to Isola di Pantelleria National Park.
National parks near Palermo
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isola di Pantelleria National Park | 189 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aspromonte National Park | 220 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park | 299 km (186 mi) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sila National Park | 308 km (191 mi) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pollino National Park | 314 km (195 mi) | 5 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Vesuvius National Park | 318 km (198 mi) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park | 330 km (205 mi) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 361 km (224 mi) | 5 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Alta Murgia National Park | 408 km (253 mi) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 413 km (257 mi) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Palermo
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Palermo?
Isola di Pantelleria National Park, about 189 km (117 mi) away and roughly 3 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Palermo in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.