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Pollino National Park
Pollino National Park is a national park in Italy, established in 1988, covering 1,711 km² (661 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Italy's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 1,711 km²
- Established
- 1988
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SUF · 114 km
Nearest airports to Pollino National Park
- 1Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUF114 kmstraight lineLamezia Terme (CZ), Italy
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- 2 QSR128 kmstraight line
- 3Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRV132 kmstraight lineIsola di Capo Rizzuto (KR), Italy
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More about Pollino National Park
Pollino National Park is one of 29 national parks in Italy. It covers 1,711 km² (171,132 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #2 largest national park in Italy (10.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1988, 38 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 Pollino National Park
The closest airport is Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport (SUF), about 114 km away — around 2 h 29 min by car; alternatively Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR, 128 km). Other national parks within reach include Appennino Lucano - Val d'Agri - Lagonegrese National Park (690 km²), Sila National Park (737 km²), Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park (1,782 km²) and Nationalpark Kalabrien (88 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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