Are you planning a trip to one of Italy's "natural" attractions?
Surprisingly, Italy can offer many protected natural areas and National Parks that are definitely worth a visit.
Imagine peaceful lakes located high up in the mountains, or the prosperous marine life along the coasts, with an
opportunity to spot rare animals that live freely in the undiscovered regions; or imagine a walk in one of the
less renowned rural villages located deep in the heart of the country, or within slightly populated islands.
The Italian physical environment offers the perfect settings for all kinds of holidays,
from tranquil camp-site activity to the more challenging trekking itineraries. You will be able to discover by
your own the many resources available in the different parks, or take advantage of guided tours to explore the
most beautiful natural places accessible in each region.About 10% of the Italian territory is protected by state and regional laws.
The purpose
of environmental legislation has always been the preservation of the environment for public appreciation and enjoyment
of present and future generations. The regular management of the ecosystem has made possible the full conservation
of air, land, water, minerals, animals and plants.In Italy are currently available 20 National Parks (4 new areas will soon be established),
and more than 130 Regional Parks that are part of the national system of protected areas. In addition, the Italian
peninsula is scattered with National Reserve areas (some 150 territories protected by state laws), Regional Reserves
(a total of 270 valuable areas protected by regional laws), and 16 Marine Reserves.
The National Parks of Italy are:
REGION
NATIONAL PARK
Aosta Valley and Piedmont
Parco Nazionale del Gran Paradiso
Piedmont
Parco Nazionale della Val Grande
Lombardy and Trentino-Alto Adige
Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio
Veneto
Parco Nazionale Dolomiti Bellunesi
Liguria
Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre
Emilia Romagna and Tuscany
Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona, Campigna
Tuscany
Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano
The Marches and Umbria
Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini
The Marches, Latium and Abruzzo
Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
Latium
Parco Nazionale del Circeo
Abruzzo
Parco Nazionale della Majella
Abruzzo, Latium and Molise
Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise
Campania
Parco Nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano
Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio
Apulia
Parco Nazionale del Gargano
Calabria
Parco Nazionale dell'Aspromonte
Parco Nazionale della Calabria
Parco Nazionale del Pollino
Sicilia
Parco dell'Etna
Parco delle Madonie
Parco dei Nebrodi
Parco dell'Alcantara
Sardinia
Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago della Maddalena
Parco Nazionale dell'Asinara
Parco Nazionale del Gennargentu e Golfo di Orosei
For more information:
FEDERAZIONE ITALIANA PARCHI E RISERVE NATURALI (Italian
Natural Parks and Reserves Federation)
About 10% of the Italian territory is protected by state and regional laws.
The purpose
of environmental legislation has always been the preservation of the environment for public appreciation and enjoyment
of present and future generations. The regular management of the ecosystem has made possible the full conservation
of air, land, water, minerals, animals and plants.In Italy are currently available 20 National Parks (4 new areas will soon be established),
and more than 130 Regional Parks that are part of the national system of protected areas. In addition, the Italian
peninsula is scattered with National Reserve areas (some 150 territories protected by state laws), Regional Reserves
(a total of 270 valuable areas protected by regional laws), and 16 Marine Reserves.