National parks near Quarata, Tuscany
Quarata sits inside the Arezzo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Arezzo for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Quarata, Tuscany — 39.6 km (24.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 54 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Monti Sibillini, Tuscan Archipelago, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano make a full day trip — leave early. Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Cinque Terre, Brijuni, Majella, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, and Circeo are better with a night booked nearby.
Quarata has a population of about 1,282.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Monti Sibillini
Tuscan Archipelago
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Cinque Terre
National parks near Quarata
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 39.6 km (24.6 mi) | 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 133 km (82.7 mi) | 2 hr 25 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 153 km (94.9 mi) | 2 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 155 km (96.1 mi) | 2 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 182 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 183 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 221 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 241 km (150 mi) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 252 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 264 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Month-by-month detail for Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Quarata are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Monti Sibillini → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga | 54.5 km (33.9 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Monti Sibillini | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Tuscan Archipelago | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
Planning a trip from Quarata
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
Read the Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park guide
Other towns in Province of Arezzo
- Arezzo
- Montevarchi
- San Giovanni Valdarno
- Bibbiena
- Soci
- Ponte a Poppi
- Sansepolcro
- Castiglion Fiorentino
- Foiano della Chiana
- Camucia-Monsigliolo
- Terranuova Bracciolini
- Pitigliano
- Subbiano
- Monte San Savino
- Pratantico-Indicatore
- Loro Ciuffenna
- Castel San Niccolò
- Anghiari
- Capolona
- Marciano della Chiana
- Battifolle-Ruscello-Poggiola
- Bucine
- Stia
- Pian di Scò
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Quarata?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 39.6 km (24.6 mi) from Quarata, roughly 54 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Quarata?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Quarata?
10 parks are within reach of Quarata, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Quarata?
For Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.