National parks near Marradi, Tuscany
Marradi sits inside the Florence area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Florence for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Marradi, Tuscany — 27.2 km (16.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 41 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano and Cinque Terre make a full day trip — leave early. Tuscan Archipelago, Monti Sibillini, Brijuni, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Northern Velebit, and Stelvio are better with a night booked nearby.
Marradi has a population of about 1,959.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Tuscan Archipelago
Monti Sibillini
Brijuni
National parks near Marradi
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 27.2 km (16.9 mi) | 41 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 111 km (69.2 mi) | 2 hr 5 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 151 km (93.9 mi) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 186 km (115 mi) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 195 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 233 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 239 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 282 km (175 mi) | 4 hr 36 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 Marradi 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Cinque Terre | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Cinque Terre → Tuscan Archipelago | 158 km (98.3 mi) | 2 hr 47 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Monti Sibillini | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
Planning a trip from Marradi
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 Florence
- Florence
- Figline Valdarno
- Certaldo
- Dicomano
- Sesto Fiorentino
- Scandicci
- Empoli
- Campi Bisenzio
- Fucecchio
- Castelfiorentino
- Calenzano
- Signa
- Lastra a Signa
- Montelupo Fiorentino
- Pontassieve
- Borgo San Lorenzo
- Ponte a Ema
- Spicchio-Sovigliana
- Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
- San Casciano in Val di Pesa
- Capraia e Limite
- San Donnino
- Barberino di Mugello
- Scarperia
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Marradi?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 27.2 km (16.9 mi) from Marradi, roughly 41 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Marradi?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Marradi?
10 parks are within reach of Marradi, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Marradi?
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.