National parks near Santa Maria degli Angeli, Umbria
Santa Maria degli Angeli sits inside the Perugia area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Perugia for the full write-up.
Monti Sibillini National Park is the closest national park to Santa Maria degli Angeli, Umbria — 57.6 km (35.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 14 min behind the wheel.
Monti Sibillini, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, and Majella make a full day trip — leave early. Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Tuscan Archipelago, Circeo, Brijuni, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Kornati are better with a night booked nearby.
Santa Maria degli Angeli has a population of about 7,719.
Monti Sibillini
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Majella
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise
Tuscan Archipelago
National parks near Santa Maria degli Angeli
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 57.6 km (35.8 mi) | 1 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 104 km (64.7 mi) | 1 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 111 km (68.7 mi) | 2 hr 5 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Majella National Park | 163 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 175 km (109 mi) | 3 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 192 km (120 mi) | 3 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 199 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 228 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 233 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kornati National Park | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Monti Sibillini 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 Santa Maria degli Angeli 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Majella → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise | 41.2 km (25.6 mi) | 56 min |
| Monti Sibillini → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga | 54.5 km (33.9 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Majella | 58.8 km (36.5 mi) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise | 79.7 km (49.5 mi) | 1 hr 37 min |
Planning a trip from Santa Maria degli Angeli
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Santa Maria degli Angeli?
Monti Sibillini National Park. It is about 57.6 km (35.8 mi) from Santa Maria degli Angeli, roughly 1 hr 14 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Santa Maria degli Angeli?
Yes — Monti Sibillini National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, and Majella National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Santa Maria degli Angeli?
10 parks are within reach of Santa Maria degli Angeli, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Santa Maria degli Angeli?
For Monti Sibillini National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.