Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park

Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park is one of 29 national parks in Italy — Italian national park. It covers 1,489 km² (148,935 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #3 largest national park in Italy (9% 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 Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park

The closest airport is Abruzzo Airport (PSR), about 57 km away — around 1 h 14 min by car; alternatively Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG, 105 km). Other national parks within reach include Sibillini Mountains National Park (697 km²), Maiella National Park (628 km²), Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park (497 km²) and Lestra — easy to combine on one trip.