National parks near Livorno, Tuscany
Cinque Terre National Park is the closest national park to Livorno, Tuscany — 80.4 km (50 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 38 min behind the wheel.
Five cliff villages and terraced vineyards on Liguria’s steep Mediterranean shore.
Cinque Terre National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini National Park, Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Brijuni National Park, Val Grande National Park, and Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Livorno has a population of about 157,017.
Cinque Terre National Park
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Tuscan Archipelago National Park
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Monti Sibillini National Park
Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park
Best time to visit Cinque Terre National Park. Getting to Cinque Terre National Park.
National parks near Livorno
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinque Terre National Park | 80.4 km (50 mi) | 1 hr 38 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 84.3 km (52.4 mi) | 1 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 88.5 km (55 mi) | 1 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 119 km (74.2 mi) | 2 hr 12 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 247 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 268 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 290 km (180 mi) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 314 km (195 mi) | 5 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 315 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 320 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Cinque Terre 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 Livorno 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cinque Terre → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 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 Livorno
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 Livorno
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Livorno?
Cinque Terre National Park. It is about 80.4 km (50 mi) from Livorno, roughly 1 hr 38 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Livorno?
Yes — Cinque Terre National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Livorno?
10 parks are within reach of Livorno, and 4 of them are close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Livorno?
For Cinque Terre National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.