Tuscan Archipelago National Park: planning guide
Elba and the Tuscan islands — Mediterranean scrub, mines history, and marine parks.
Tuscan Archipelago National Park is in Tuscany, Italy. The nearest town is Campo nell'Elba — roughly 1.4 km (0.9 mi) out, about 2 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.
Full seasonal breakdown for Tuscan Archipelago National Park
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Campo nell'Elba | 1.4 km (0.9 mi) | 2 min |
| Piombino | 29.8 km (18.5 mi) | 44 min |
| Follonica | 46.4 km (28.8 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Capraia Isola | 47.1 km (29.3 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Cecina | 65.6 km (40.7 mi) | 1 hr 22 min |
| Grosseto | 70.2 km (43.6 mi) | 1 hr 27 min |
| Porto Santo Stefano | 78.9 km (49 mi) | 1 hr 36 min |
| Monte Argentario | 79.4 km (49.3 mi) | 1 hr 37 min |
Where Tuscan Archipelago National Park sits
Official Tuscan Archipelago National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Tuscan Archipelago National Park
Tuscan Archipelago National Park sits close enough to Cinque Terre National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, and Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cinque Terre National Park | 158 km (98.3 mi) | 2 hr 47 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 183 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 8 min |
Parks close by
- Cinque Terre National Park
Five cliff villages and terraced vineyards on Liguria’s steep Mediterranean shore.
- Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
UNESCO ancient beeches between Tuscany and Emilia, with Camaldoli monasteries.
- Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Ridge country between Tuscany and Emilia — watershed forests and high pastures.
- Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park
Granite islands north of Sardinia with clear water and granite headlands.
Common questions
Where is Tuscan Archipelago National Park?
Tuscan Archipelago National Park sits in Tuscany, Italy. Campo nell'Elba, about 1.4 km (0.9 mi) away — roughly 2 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Tuscan Archipelago National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.