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National parks near Alcalá de la Selva, Aragon

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the closest national park to Alcalá de la Selva, Aragon — 264 km (164 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 20 min behind the wheel.

Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Sierra de Guadarrama, Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Tablas de Daimiel, Cabañeros, and Cabrera Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.

Alcalá de la Selva has a population of about 522.

National parks near Alcalá de la Selva

Parks ranked by distance from Alcalá de la Selva
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park264 km (164 mi)4 hr 20 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park279 km (174 mi)4 hr 34 minBest as a weekend
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park284 km (176 mi)4 hr 38 minBest as a weekend
Tablas de Daimiel National Park286 km (178 mi)4 hr 40 minBest as a weekend
Cabañeros National Park339 km (211 mi)5 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Cabrera Archipelago National Park342 km (212 mi)5 hr 29 minBest as a weekend
Sierra Nevada National Park415 km (258 mi)6 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Monfragüe National Park455 km (283 mi)7 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Picos de Europa National Park465 km (289 mi)7 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park554 km (344 mi)8 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Ordesa y Monte Perdido 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 Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Alcalá de la Selva 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 Alcalá de la Selva
PairApartEstimated drive
Tablas de Daimiel → Cabañeros75.8 km (47.1 mi)1 hr 33 min
Ordesa y Monte Perdido → Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici75.8 km (47.1 mi)1 hr 33 min
Sierra de Guadarrama → Cabañeros160 km (99.5 mi)2 hr 48 min
Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel184 km (114 mi)3 hr 9 min

Planning a trip from Alcalá de la Selva

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 Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Alcalá de la Selva?

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. It is about 264 km (164 mi) from Alcalá de la Selva, roughly 4 hr 20 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Alcalá de la Selva?

Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.

How many national parks are near Alcalá de la Selva?

10 parks are within reach of Alcalá de la Selva, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Alcalá de la Selva?

For Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.