National parks near Montalbán, Aragon
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the closest national park to Montalbán, Aragon — 216 km (135 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 38 min behind the wheel.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Sierra de Guadarrama, Tablas de Daimiel, Cabañeros, and Cabrera Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.
Montalbán has a population of about 1,472.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Sierra de Guadarrama
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
Cabrera Archipelago
National parks near Montalbán
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 216 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 244 km (152 mi) | 4 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 268 km (166 mi) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 308 km (191 mi) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 352 km (219 mi) | 5 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 370 km (230 mi) | 5 hr 54 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 | 456 km (283 mi) | 7 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 457 km (284 mi) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 588 km (365 mi) | 9 hr 5 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 Montalbán 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 Montalbán
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 Montalbán?
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. It is about 216 km (135 mi) from Montalbán, roughly 3 hr 38 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Montalbán?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Montalbán?
10 parks are within reach of Montalbán, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Montalbán?
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.