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Gargano National Park
Gargano National Park is a national park in Italy, established in 1991, covering 1,181 km² (456 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Italy's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 1,181 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- FOG · 53 km
Nearest airports to Gargano National Park
- 1 FOG53 kmstraight line
- 2 BRI102 kmstraight line
- 3 QSR157 kmstraight line
More about Gargano National Park
Gargano National Park is one of 29 national parks in Italy. It covers 1,181 km² (118,100 ha) — about 75% of the size of London, making it the #4 largest national park in Italy (7.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1991, 35 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 Gargano National Park
The closest airport is Foggia Gino Lisa Airport (FOG), about 53 km away — around 1 h 8 min by car; alternatively Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI, 102 km). Other national parks within reach include Alta Murgia National Park (680 km²), Matese National Park (879 km²), Maiella National Park (628 km²) and Mljet Nacionalni Park (53 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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