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 Vallo della Lucania — roughly 10.7 km (6.7 mi) out, about 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vallo della Lucania | 10.7 km (6.7 mi) | 18 min |
| Sala Consilina | 23.4 km (14.5 mi) | 37 min |
| Polla | 26.9 km (16.7 mi) | 41 min |
| Agropoli | 30.9 km (19.2 mi) | 45 min |
| Marina di Camerota | 33 km (20.5 mi) | 47 min |
| Sapri | 34.7 km (21.5 mi) | 49 min |
| Buccino | 37.5 km (23.3 mi) | 52 min |
| San Gregorio Magno | 40.2 km (25 mi) | 55 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.
Drive times from Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park sits close enough to Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park, Pollino National Park, Vesuvius National Park, and Alta Murgia National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park | 42.7 km (26.6 mi) | 58 min |
| Pollino National Park | 80.1 km (49.8 mi) | 1 hr 38 min |
| Vesuvius National Park | 96.9 km (60.2 mi) | 1 hr 53 min |
| Alta Murgia National Park | 111 km (69 mi) | 2 hr 5 min |
Parks close by
- 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. Vallo della Lucania, about 10.7 km (6.7 mi) away — roughly 18 min of driving.
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.