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 Sassari — roughly 45.2 km (28.1 mi) out, about 1 hr 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sassari | 45.2 km (28.1 mi) | 1 hr |
| Alghero | 56.9 km (35.4 mi) | 1 hr 13 min |
| Thiesi | 71.6 km (44.5 mi) | 1 hr 29 min |
| Tempio Pausania | 72.5 km (45.1 mi) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Ozieri | 81.9 km (50.9 mi) | 1 hr 39 min |
| Bonorva | 83.7 km (52 mi) | 1 hr 41 min |
| Bosa | 87.8 km (54.6 mi) | 1 hr 45 min |
| Pattada | 89.3 km (55.5 mi) | 1 hr 46 min |
Where Asinara National Park sits
Official Asinara National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Asinara National Park
Asinara National Park sits close enough to Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park, Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 97.1 km (60.3 mi) | 1 hr 53 min |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 144 km (89.5 mi) | 2 hr 34 min |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 359 km (223 mi) | 5 hr 44 min |
Parks close by
- 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. Sassari, about 45.2 km (28.1 mi) away — roughly 1 hr of driving.
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.