We are fortunate to come from a beautiful country that, in addition to its priceless artistic and cultural heritage, also offers stunning and varied natural landscapes. Despite Italy’s relatively small size, each region—and even within the same region—presents nature in an entirely different way. This is a heritage that must be protected, cared for, nurtured, and enjoyed through our walking trips. Many of our journeys pass through protected areas and national parks, giving our travelers the unique opportunity to explore these untouched places at their own pace and fully appreciate their beauty.
From the coast to the islands, mountains, and plains... Italy’s national parks and protected areas are found everywhere, proudly safeguarded because they are invaluable components of our ecosystem, including the flora and fauna they protect. There are 871 protected areas in Italy, covering over 3 million hectares of land and approximately 2.85 million hectares at sea.
In this article, we present some of our trips that pass through these protected areas: an immersion in natural beauty that will make you want to pack your bags right away.
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park
This national park stretches along the eastern coast of Sardinia. The massive mountain range at its center slopes down to the sea, forming the Gulf of Orosei, the wildest stretch of coastline in the Mediterranean. Of particular interest is the karst spring of Su Gologone, which gushes 300 liters of water. Our journey between Tiscali and Cala Gonone will take you through this stunning landscape, passing ancient Nuragic villages and the deep Gola di Gorropu, leading all the way to the Gulf of Orosei.
Alta Murgia National Park
This park covers a protected area in Puglia of significant historical and natural importance. The region is rich in paleontological findings, such as the "Man of Altamura," a crucial discovery for the study of human evolution. The area is divided into murge (limestone hills) formed about 130 million years ago, and the presence of underground aquifers has created karst phenomena, such as 400-meter sinkholes. Our journey along the Via Materana passes through these stunning landscapes.
Tuscan Archipelago National Park
The Tuscan Archipelago National Park is the largest marine park in Europe. It includes islands of great natural and historical value, such as Capraia, Elba, Montecristo, and Giglio, along with about 40 smaller islands off the coast. Our journey on the Island of Elba takes you to discover a hidden, mysterious, and beautiful side of the island, step by step, far from the tourists and the bustle of the beaches. It’s a journey that leads you between land and sea, through forests and along the coastline.
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Majella National Park
The Majella National Park is one of three national parks in Abruzzo and is extraordinarily rich in historical and archaeological sites. The park’s flora includes 142 different species, with the Majella fiordaliso and soldanella as its symbols, adorning the plains with color. Our journey takes you through these stunning landscapes, featuring welcoming agriturismos, magical forests full of life, and local delicacies such as legumes, pork, cheeses, olive oil, and wild spinach (òrapi).
Fanes-Senes-Braies Dolomites Natural Park
One of Italy’s most enchanting areas, admired by the world: high plateaus, jagged peaks, dense forests, and some of the most scenic trails our country has to offer. Starting from Plätzwiese and heading to San Vigilio di Marebbe, our week-long trek takes you through the stunning Fanes and Sennes Park. Depending on the season, the meadows are dotted with wildflowers, vibrant green, or shifting in shades of green and gray, and the sky becomes even brighter around the snow-capped peaks.
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