Alta Murgia National Park: planning guide
Karst plateau and steppe in Apulia around Castel del Monte.
Alta Murgia National Park is in Apulia, Italy. The nearest town is Gravina in Puglia — roughly 15.8 km (9.8 mi) out, about 26 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May, June, September, and early October. Shoulder season: April and late October.
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.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Gravina in Puglia | 15.8 km (9.8 mi) | 26 min |
| Altamura | 21.7 km (13.5 mi) | 35 min |
| Spinazzola | 21.8 km (13.5 mi) | 35 min |
| Corato | 23 km (14.3 mi) | 37 min |
| Andria | 31.6 km (19.6 mi) | 46 min |
| Bisceglie | 34.9 km (21.7 mi) | 49 min |
| Trani | 36.7 km (22.8 mi) | 51 min |
| Santeramo in Colle | 38.6 km (24 mi) | 53 min |
Where Alta Murgia National Park sits
Official Alta Murgia National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Alta Murgia National Park
Alta Murgia National Park sits close enough to Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park, Gargano National Park, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, and Pollino National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park | 78.9 km (49 mi) | 1 hr 36 min |
| Gargano National Park | 95 km (59 mi) | 1 hr 51 min |
| Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park | 111 km (69 mi) | 2 hr 5 min |
| Pollino National Park | 116 km (71.9 mi) | 2 hr 9 min |
Parks close by
- Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park
Wild Lucanian Apennines with wolves, eagles, and deep valleys of Basilicata.
- Gargano National Park
The spur of Italy — limestone coast, caves, and the Umbra forest of Apulia.
- Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park
UNESCO coasts and hills south of Naples with Greek ruins and wild limestone.
- Pollino National Park
Italy’s largest park — ancient loricate pines on the Basilicata–Calabria border.
Common questions
Where is Alta Murgia National Park?
Alta Murgia National Park sits in Apulia, Italy. Gravina in Puglia, about 15.8 km (9.8 mi) away — roughly 26 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Alta Murgia National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.