Asinara National Park: planning guide
Former prison island off northwest Sardinia, now white donkeys and empty coves.
Asinara National Park is in Sardinia, Italy. The nearest town is Stintino — roughly 13.8 km (8.6 mi) out, about 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stintino | 13.8 km (8.6 mi) | 23 min |
| Porto Torres | 28.6 km (17.8 mi) | 43 min |
| Ottava | 36.1 km (22.4 mi) | 51 min |
| Li Punti-San Giovanni | 38.7 km (24.1 mi) | 53 min |
| Sorso | 39.6 km (24.6 mi) | 54 min |
| Lu Bagnu | 39.6 km (24.6 mi) | 54 min |
| Bancali | 40.6 km (25.2 mi) | 55 min |
| Castelsardo | 41.2 km (25.6 mi) | 56 min |
Where Asinara National Park sits
Official Asinara National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park
Granite islands north of Sardinia with clear water and granite headlands.
- Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park
Sardinia’s highest massif and the cliffs of the Gulf of Orosei.
- Tuscan Archipelago National Park
Elba and the Tuscan islands — Mediterranean scrub, mines history, and marine parks.
- Cinque Terre National Park
Five cliff villages and terraced vineyards on Liguria’s steep Mediterranean shore.
Common questions
Where is Asinara National Park?
Asinara National Park sits in Sardinia, Italy, and the closest town of any size is Stintino — about 23 min away.
When is the best time to visit Asinara National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.