Getting to Pollino National Park
Pollino National Park sits in Basilicata / Calabria, Italy, with Castrovillari the nearest town of any size — about 12.3 km (7.7 mi) out, or roughly 21 min of driving.
Drive times from Pollino National Park
Pollino National Park sits close enough to Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park, Sila National Park, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni 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 | 54.2 km (33.7 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Sila National Park | 72 km (44.8 mi) | 1 hr 29 min |
| Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park | 80.1 km (49.8 mi) | 1 hr 38 min |
| Alta Murgia National Park | 116 km (71.9 mi) | 2 hr 9 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Castrovillari | 12.3 km (7.7 mi) | 21 min |
| Cassano All'Ionio | 21.6 km (13.4 mi) | 35 min |
| Praia a Mare | 31.3 km (19.5 mi) | 45 min |
| Tortora Marina | 32.5 km (20.2 mi) | 47 min |
| Scalea | 32.7 km (20.3 mi) | 47 min |
| Trebisacce | 33.2 km (20.6 mi) | 47 min |
| Belvedere Marittimo | 41.5 km (25.8 mi) | 56 min |
| Rocca Imperiale | 42.2 km (26.2 mi) | 57 min |
How to read these numbers
Distances are straight-line between the town and the park centre. Drive estimates add a road factor and an average speed, which is close enough for planning but wrong wherever mountains, ferries, or seasonal closures are involved.
Inside a large park, getting from the entrance to the part you came to see can add another hour or more.
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Common questions
What is the closest town to Pollino National Park?
Castrovillari, about 12.3 km (7.7 mi) away — roughly 21 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting Pollino National Park?
The practical bases are Castrovillari, Cassano All'Ionio, and Praia a Mare — all within a reasonable drive of the park.