Italy

13 Best Parks & Nature in Italy

If parks and natural escapes are your reason to travel, this is Italy sorted for you.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 1912 tracked places in Italy. Updated monthly.

  1. Parco Sempione

    Park & nature · MilanFree entry

    Parco Sempione is Milan's most beloved public park, stretching 47 acres behind the imposing Sforza Castle.

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  2. Boboli Gardens

    Park & nature · Florence

    The Boboli Gardens are a historic park behind the Palazzo Pitti, created for the Medici family in the 16th century.

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  3. The Original Canopy Tour

    Park & nature · Monteverde

    The Original Canopy Tour in Monteverde, Costa Rica, is a pioneering zipline experience that lets you soar through the misty cloud forest canopy.

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  4. Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli

    Park & nature · Milan

    Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli, often simply called the Public Gardens, is Milan's oldest and most beloved park.

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  5. Parco di Colle Oppio

    Park & nature · RomeFree entry

    Parco di Colle Oppio is a large public park on Oppian Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome.

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  6. Gouffre des Busserailles Ravine

    Park & nature · Valtournenche

    The Gouffre des Busserailles Ravine is a breathtaking natural attraction in the Aosta Valley, near the village of Valtournenche.

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  7. Spiaggia Brema

    Park & nature · SirmioneFree entry

    Spiaggia Brema is a small public park and beach area located along the shores of Lake Garda in the historic town of Sirmione.

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  8. Spiaggia - Hotel Sole Splendid

    Park & nature · Maiori

    Spiaggia - Hotel Sole Splendid is the private beach of the Hotel Sole Splendid in Maiori, a charming town on the Amalfi Coast.

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  9. Lido Galeazzi

    Park & nature · Sirmione

    Lido Galeazzi is a beloved public bathing establishment on the shores of Lake Garda in Sirmione.

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  10. Catarata Los Murcielagos - Monteverde Waterfall

    Park & nature · Monteverde

    Catarata Los Murcielagos (The Bats Waterfall) is a hidden gem in the Monteverde region of Costa Rica, offering a refreshing escape into nature.

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  11. Area Picnic Perreres

    Park & nature · Breuil-CerviniaFree entry

    Area Picnic Perreres is a tranquil spot nestled in the alpine village of Perreres, part of the Breuil-Cervinia ski resort area in the Aosta Valley.

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  12. Sunny Pet Ufficio 19

    Park & nature · Lignano SabbiadoroFree entry

    Sunny Pet Ufficio 19 is a dedicated dog park in the seaside town of Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy.

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  13. Villa Wolkonsky

    Park & nature · RomeFree entry

    Villa Wolkonsky is a tranquil green oasis in the heart of Rome's Esquilino neighborhood, known for its lush gardens, ancient trees, and the elegant 19th-century villa that gives the park its name.

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