Appennino Lucano - Val d'Agri - Lagonegrese National Park

Appennino Lucano - Val d'Agri - Lagonegrese National Park is one of 29 national parks in Italy. It covers 690 km² (68,996 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #12 largest national park in Italy (4.2% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2007, 19 years ago — the first national parks in Italy date back to 1922. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Appennino Lucano - Val d'Agri - Lagonegrese National Park

The closest airport is Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR), about 89 km away — around 1 h 56 min by car; alternatively Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI, 115 km). Other national parks within reach include Pollino National Park (1,711 km²), Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park (1,782 km²), Alta Murgia National Park (680 km²) and Sila National Park (737 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.