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Arcipelago Toscano National Park
Arcipelago Toscano National Park is a national park in Italy, established in 1996, covering 736 km² (284 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Italy's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 736 km²
- Established
- 1996
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- EBA · 7 km
Nearest airports to Arcipelago Toscano National Park
- 1 EBA7 kmstraight line
- 2 BIA71 kmstraight line
- 3 PSA96 kmstraight line
Bastia, FranceMore about Arcipelago Toscano National Park
Arcipelago Toscano National Park is one of 29 national parks in Italy. It covers 736 km² (73,622 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #9 largest national park in Italy (4.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1996, 30 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 Arcipelago Toscano National Park
The closest airport is Marina di Campo Airport (EBA), about 7 km away — around 10 minutes by car; alternatively Bastia-Poretta International airport (BIA, 71 km). Other national parks within reach include Cinque Terre National Park (39 km²), Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park (228 km²), Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona, Campigna National Park (310 km²) and Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park (201 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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