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National parks near Mojacar, Andalusia

Sierra Nevada National Park is the closest national park to Mojacar, Andalusia — 124 km (77.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 17 min behind the wheel.

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

Mojacar has a population of about 5,154.

National parks near Mojacar

Parks ranked by distance from Mojacar
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra Nevada National Park124 km (77.1 mi)2 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Tablas de Daimiel National Park274 km (170 mi)4 hr 29 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de las Nieves National Park285 km (177 mi)4 hr 38 minBest as a weekend
Cabañeros National Park340 km (212 mi)5 hr 27 minBest as a weekend
Doñana National Park413 km (256 mi)6 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park445 km (277 mi)7 hrWorth a longer road trip
Monfragüe National Park472 km (293 mi)7 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Cabrera Archipelago National Park476 km (295 mi)7 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park636 km (395 mi)9 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park652 km (405 mi)10 hr 2 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 Mojacar 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 Mojacar
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 Mojacar

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 Mojacar?

Sierra Nevada National Park. It is about 124 km (77.1 mi) from Mojacar, roughly 2 hr 17 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Mojacar?

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

How many national parks are near Mojacar?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Mojacar?

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.