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National parks near La Mojonera, Andalusia

Sierra Nevada National Park is the closest national park to La Mojonera, Andalusia — 72.7 km (45.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 30 min behind the wheel.

Sierra Nevada makes a full day trip — leave early. Tablas de Daimiel, Sierra de las Nieves, Cabañeros, and Doñana are better with a night booked nearby.

La Mojonera has a population of about 7,819.

National parks near La Mojonera

Parks ranked by distance from La Mojonera
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra Nevada National Park72.7 km (45.2 mi)1 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Tablas de Daimiel National Park233 km (145 mi)3 hr 52 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de las Nieves National Park237 km (148 mi)3 hr 57 minBest as a weekend
Cabañeros National Park294 km (183 mi)4 hr 47 minBest as a weekend
Doñana National Park362 km (225 mi)5 hr 46 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park410 km (255 mi)6 hr 29 minWorth a longer road trip
Monfragüe National Park422 km (262 mi)6 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Cabrera Archipelago National Park514 km (319 mi)8 hrWorth a longer road trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park635 km (394 mi)9 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park657 km (408 mi)10 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Sierra Nevada National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.

Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.

July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.

Month-by-month detail for Sierra Nevada National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near La Mojonera are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near La Mojonera
PairApartEstimated drive
Tablas de Daimiel → Cabañeros75.8 km (47.1 mi)1 hr 33 min
Sierra de las Nieves → Doñana138 km (85.8 mi)2 hr 29 min
Sierra Nevada → Sierra de las Nieves166 km (103 mi)2 hr 53 min
Sierra Nevada → Tablas de Daimiel220 km (137 mi)3 hr 41 min

Planning a trip from La Mojonera

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Sierra Nevada National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to La Mojonera?

Sierra Nevada National Park. It is about 72.7 km (45.2 mi) from La Mojonera, roughly 1 hr 30 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from La Mojonera?

Yes — Sierra Nevada National Park is within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near La Mojonera?

10 parks are within reach of La Mojonera, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near La Mojonera?

For Sierra Nevada National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.