subject: National Parks Of Sardinia [print this page] If you are looking for an outdoor adventure and enjoy walking amongst natural and unspoilt surroundings, Sardinia offers you a wide choice of national parks and wildlife reserves that are just waiting for you to explore. When in Sardinia, accommodation in more natural surroundings will allow you to enjoy the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. Here is a list of this warm Mediterraneans islands nationally protected wildlife parks which are home to the regions unique fauna and flora.
Gennargentu National Park
Nestled away on the east coast, Gennargentu National Park is the islands largest national park and has Punta La Marmora, Sardinias highest mountain, within its borders. This massive vista is ever changing and extends across mountains, valleys, forests, canyons and beaches. Under protection by the World Wildlife Fund, this regions protected forests have been allowed to flourish and now cover wide areas of this vast and beautiful landscape. If you enjoy natural surroundings and are looking to book your holiday in Sardinia, accommodation around this park will allow you to get up close to the wild boars and foxes that make the area their home.
Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park
This geo-marine national park can be found on the north coast of Sardinia. It is the Islands second largest national park and consists of a small group of almost totally deserted islands. The archipelago is home to an abundance of natural wildlife consisting mainly of marine mammals, fish and birds. If you are looking to holiday in Sardinia, accommodation on one of the parks habitable islands will immerse you in the local culture and tempt you to explore every inch of the pristine coastline.
Why not take a boat ride to Caprera Island and visit the wildlife education centre in the village of Stagnali? Here you can learn about the interesting history and culture that have fused to make this area a truly unique region.
Asinara National Park
Declared a national park in 1997, this island, once known as Devils Island, was used as a prison camp during the First World War and subsequently housed a high security prison facility during the 1970s. Aside from its unique history, this park has become well known as home to the rare peregrine falcon, the griffon vulture and the native white donkey.
If you are interested in visiting this national park whilst in Sardinia, accommodation can be found nearby in at Asinara Bay, where relaxing walks on the beach and candlelit dinners await you after a long day of activities.
