National parks near Maicas, Aragon
Maicas 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 Maicas, Aragon — 205 km (127 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 28 min behind the wheel.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Sierra de Guadarrama, Tablas de Daimiel, and Cabañeros are better with a night booked nearby.
Maicas has a population of about 39.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Sierra de Guadarrama
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
Cabrera Archipelago
National parks near Maicas
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 205 km (127 mi) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 261 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 311 km (193 mi) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 352 km (219 mi) | 5 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 384 km (239 mi) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 410 km (255 mi) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 453 km (281 mi) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 466 km (289 mi) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 595 km (369 mi) | 9 hr 12 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 Maicas 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 Maicas
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 Maicas?
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. It is about 205 km (127 mi) from Maicas, roughly 3 hr 28 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Maicas?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Maicas?
10 parks are within reach of Maicas, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Maicas?
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.