National parks near Mercatale, Tuscany
Mercatale 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 Mercatale, Tuscany — 48.2 km (29.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 4 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Tuscan Archipelago, and Cinque Terre make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Brijuni, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Majella, and Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise are better with a night booked nearby.
Mercatale has a population of about 2,167.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Tuscan Archipelago
Cinque Terre
Monti Sibillini
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
National parks near Mercatale
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 48.2 km (29.9 mi) | 1 hr 4 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 108 km (66.8 mi) | 2 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 127 km (78.6 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 132 km (82.2 mi) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 183 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 230 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 287 km (178 mi) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 288 km (179 mi) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 296 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 49 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 Mercatale 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 |
| Tuscan Archipelago → Cinque Terre | 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 Mercatale
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 Mercatale?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 48.2 km (29.9 mi) from Mercatale, roughly 1 hr 4 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Mercatale?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Mercatale?
10 parks are within reach of Mercatale, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Mercatale?
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.