Asinara, National park and island in northwestern Sardinia, Italy.
The island spans 52 square kilometers with steep rocky coasts, mountainous terrain, and three sandy beaches along its eastern shoreline.
The island operated as a maximum-security prison facility from 1885 to 1997, housing dangerous criminals and serving as a detention center during World War I.
Ancient Domus de Janas rock carvings near Campu Perdu demonstrate the presence of Neolithic settlements on the island.
Access to Asinara requires participation in organized tours departing from Porto Torres, as private boats cannot dock at the island.
The protected territory maintains a population of white donkeys, introduced in the early 1800s, that roam freely across the mountainous landscape.
Location: Porto Torres
Elevation above the sea: 408 m
GPS coordinates: 41.06667,8.26667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
Asinara National Park
1.2 km
Torre della Pelosa
11.8 km
Area marina protetta Isola dell'Asinara
3.8 km
Capo Falcone
11.8 km
Torre del Falcone
13.7 km
Ossario austro-ungarico dell'Asinara
1.1 km
Torre delle Saline
17.5 km
Royal Palace
2.5 km
Il Gabbiano
12.6 km
Cala Lupo
13.4 km
Faro di Punta Scorno
7.3 km
Cala d'Oliva Tower
5.9 km
Finanza Tower
10.3 km
Coscia di Donna
19 km
Cappella austro-ungarica di Sant'Efisio e San Gavino
2.4 km
Stazione sanitaria dell'Asinara
2.6 km
Museo della Tonnara
14.9 km
Torre di Punta Imbarcatogio
11.8 km
Isola Asinara
7.3 km
Spiaggia della Pelosa
12.2 km
Isola dell'Asinara
11.5 km
Cala dell'Ossario
1.2 km
Chiesa dell'Immacolata Concezione
14.8 km
Stagno di Pilo, Casaraccio e Saline di Stintino
19.9 km
Coste e Isolette a Nord Ovest della Sardegna
16.1 km
Stagno di Pilo e di Casaraccio
20.5 km
Porto di Stintino
14.6 km
Spiaggia l'Ancora
12.7 kmReviews
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