National parks near Mas de las Matas, Aragon
Mas de las Matas sits inside the Andorra area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Andorra for the full write-up.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the closest national park to Mas de las Matas, Aragon — 206 km (128 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 29 min behind the wheel.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Sierra de Guadarrama, Cabrera Archipelago, and Tablas de Daimiel are better with a night booked nearby.
Mas de las Matas has a population of about 1,442.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Sierra de Guadarrama
Cabrera Archipelago
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
National parks near Mas de las Matas
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 206 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 220 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 315 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 330 km (205 mi) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 347 km (215 mi) | 5 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 395 km (245 mi) | 6 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 463 km (287 mi) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 480 km (298 mi) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 503 km (312 mi) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 619 km (385 mi) | 9 hr 33 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 Mas de las Matas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido → Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
Planning a trip from Mas de las Matas
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 Mas de las Matas?
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. It is about 206 km (128 mi) from Mas de las Matas, roughly 3 hr 29 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Mas de las Matas?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Mas de las Matas?
10 parks are within reach of Mas de las Matas, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Mas de las Matas?
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.