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 Poggiorsini — roughly 8.8 km (5.5 mi) out, about 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Poggiorsini | 8.8 km (5.5 mi) | 15 min |
| Gravina in Puglia | 15.8 km (9.8 mi) | 26 min |
| Quasano | 18.9 km (11.7 mi) | 31 min |
| Mariotto | 21 km (13 mi) | 34 min |
| Altamura | 21.7 km (13.5 mi) | 35 min |
| Ruvo di Puglia | 21.8 km (13.5 mi) | 35 min |
| Spinazzola | 21.8 km (13.5 mi) | 35 min |
| Corato | 23 km (14.3 mi) | 37 min |
Where Alta Murgia National Park sits
Official Alta Murgia National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- 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, and the closest town of any size is Poggiorsini — about 15 min away.
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.