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.
Cinque Terre, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Tuscan Archipelago, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini, Archipelago of La Maddalena, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Brijuni, Val Grande, and Dolomiti Bellunesi are better with a night booked nearby.
Livorno has a population of about 157,017.
Cinque Terre
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Tuscan Archipelago
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Monti Sibillini
Archipelago of La Maddalena
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
- Piombino
- Cecina
- Campo nell'Elba
- Capraia Isola
- Rosignano Marittimo
- Rosignano Solvay-Castiglioncello
- Venturina
- Portoferraio
- San Vincenzo
- Donoratico
- Collesalvetti
- Vada
- S.P. in Palazzi
- Vicarello
- Porto Azzurro
- Suvereto
- Marina di Campo
- Capoliveri
- Marciana Marina
- Vignale Riotorto
- Campiglia Marittima
- Guasticce
- Rio Marina
- Castagneto Carducci
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, 4 of them 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.