Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park: planning guide
UNESCO coasts and hills south of Naples with Greek ruins and wild limestone.
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park is in Campania, Italy. The nearest town is Laurino — roughly 4.5 km (2.8 mi) out, about 7 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 Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Laurino | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) | 7 min |
| Campora | 4.9 km (3.1 mi) | 8 min |
| Valle dell'Angelo | 5.1 km (3.2 mi) | 9 min |
| Piaggine | 5.5 km (3.4 mi) | 9 min |
| Cannalonga | 7.8 km (4.9 mi) | 13 min |
| Stio | 8.4 km (5.2 mi) | 14 min |
| Sacco | 8.8 km (5.5 mi) | 15 min |
| Moio della Civitella-Pellare | 9.1 km (5.6 mi) | 15 min |
Where Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park sits
Official Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni 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.
- Pollino National Park
Italy’s largest park — ancient loricate pines on the Basilicata–Calabria border.
- Vesuvius National Park
The classic Vesuvius cone above the Bay of Naples — lava fields and vineyards.
- Alta Murgia National Park
Karst plateau and steppe in Apulia around Castel del Monte.
Common questions
Where is Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park?
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park sits in Campania, Italy, and the closest town of any size is Laurino — about 7 min away.
When is the best time to visit Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.