National parks near Scarlino, Tuscany
Scarlino sits inside the Follonica area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Follonica for the full write-up.
Tuscan Archipelago National Park is the closest national park to Scarlino, Tuscany — 52.1 km (32.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 8 min behind the wheel.
Tuscan Archipelago, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Cinque Terre make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini, Archipelago of La Maddalena, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Circeo, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, and Majella are better with a night booked nearby.
Scarlino has a population of about 429.
Tuscan Archipelago
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Monti Sibillini
Archipelago of La Maddalena
National parks near Scarlino
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 52.1 km (32.4 mi) | 1 hr 8 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 127 km (79.2 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 162 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 163 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 195 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 221 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 227 km (141 mi) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 255 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 275 km (171 mi) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 279 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Tuscan Archipelago 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Scarlino 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 Scarlino
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.
Other towns in Provincia di Grosseto
- Grosseto
- Follonica
- Monte Argentario
- Porto Santo Stefano
- Orbetello
- Castel del Piano
- Manciano
- Pitigliano
- Roccastrada
- Massa Marittima
- Castiglione della Pescaia
- Albinia
- Porto Ercole
- Ribolla
- Marina di Grosseto
- Arcidosso
- Bagno Roselle
- Scarlino Scalo
- Orbetello Scalo
- Istia D'Ombrone-Le Stiacciole
- Scansano
- Isola del Giglio
- Santa Fiora
- Fonteblanda
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Scarlino?
Tuscan Archipelago National Park. It is about 52.1 km (32.4 mi) from Scarlino, roughly 1 hr 8 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Scarlino?
Yes — Tuscan Archipelago National Park, 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 Scarlino?
10 parks are within reach of Scarlino, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Scarlino?
For Tuscan Archipelago National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.