Circeo National Park: planning guide
Coastal dunes, forests, and lagoons south of Rome near Monte Circeo.
Circeo National Park is in Lazio, Italy. The nearest town is Terracina — roughly 16.2 km (10.1 mi) out, about 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Terracina | 16.2 km (10.1 mi) | 27 min |
| Latina | 22.1 km (13.7 mi) | 36 min |
| Fondi | 32.1 km (20 mi) | 46 min |
| Nettuno | 36.7 km (22.8 mi) | 51 min |
| Cisterna di Latina | 37.3 km (23.1 mi) | 52 min |
| Anzio | 39.6 km (24.6 mi) | 54 min |
| Le Forna | 42.3 km (26.3 mi) | 57 min |
| Gaeta | 44.6 km (27.7 mi) | 1 hr |
Where Circeo National Park sits
Official Circeo National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Circeo National Park
Circeo National Park sits close enough to Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Majella National Park, Vesuvius National Park, and Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 84 km (52.2 mi) | 1 hr 41 min |
| Majella National Park | 123 km (76.7 mi) | 2 hr 16 min |
| Vesuvius National Park | 127 km (79.2 mi) | 2 hr 19 min |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 137 km (85.1 mi) | 2 hr 28 min |
Parks close by
- Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
The Appennine heartland of the Marsican brown bear — Italy’s oldest mountain park.
- Majella National Park
The “Mother Mountain” of Abruzzo — hermitages, gorges, and high karst.
- Vesuvius National Park
The classic Vesuvius cone above the Bay of Naples — lava fields and vineyards.
- Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park
Highest Apennine peaks and Campo Imperatore plateau east of Rome.
Common questions
Where is Circeo National Park?
Circeo National Park sits in Lazio, Italy. Terracina, about 16.2 km (10.1 mi) away — roughly 27 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Circeo National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.