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Aspromonte National Park
Aspromonte National Park is a national park in Italy, established in 1994, covering 642 km² (248 sq mi). It is the #14 largest of Italy's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 642 km²
- Established
- 1994
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- REG · 32 km
Nearest airports to Aspromonte National Park
- 1 REG32 kmstraight line
- 2Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUF85 kmstraight lineLamezia Terme (CZ), Italy
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- 3 CTA113 kmstraight line
More about Aspromonte National Park
Aspromonte National Park is one of 29 national parks in Italy. It covers 642 km² (64,150 ha) — about 82% of the size of New York City, making it the #14 largest national park in Italy (3.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1994, 32 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 Aspromonte National Park
The closest airport is Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), about 32 km away — around 41 minutes by car; alternatively Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport (SUF, 85 km). Other national parks within reach include Nationalpark Kalabrien (88 km²), Sila National Park (737 km²), Pollino National Park (1,711 km²) and Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park (1,782 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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