National parks near Fuentes Calientes, Aragon
Fuentes Calientes sits inside the Utrillas area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Utrillas for the full write-up.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the closest national park to Fuentes Calientes, Aragon — 235 km (146 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 54 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.
Fuentes Calientes has a population of about 132.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Sierra de Guadarrama
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
Cabrera Archipelago
National parks near Fuentes Calientes
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 235 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 254 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 265 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 288 km (179 mi) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 333 km (207 mi) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 376 km (234 mi) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 425 km (264 mi) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 436 km (271 mi) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 440 km (273 mi) | 6 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 567 km (353 mi) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth 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 Fuentes Calientes are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tablas de Daimiel → Cabañeros | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido → Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Cabañeros | 160 km (99.5 mi) | 2 hr 48 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
Planning a trip from Fuentes Calientes
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fuentes Calientes?
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. It is about 235 km (146 mi) from Fuentes Calientes, roughly 3 hr 54 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Fuentes Calientes?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Fuentes Calientes?
10 parks are within reach of Fuentes Calientes, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Fuentes Calientes?
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.