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National parks near Santa Cruz de Nogueras, Aragon

Santa Cruz de Nogueras sits inside the Cariñena area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Cariñena for the full write-up.

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the closest national park to Santa Cruz de Nogueras, Aragon — 197 km (123 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 21 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.

Santa Cruz de Nogueras has a population of about 30.

National parks near Santa Cruz de Nogueras

Parks ranked by distance from Santa Cruz de Nogueras
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park197 km (123 mi)3 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park237 km (147 mi)3 hr 56 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park246 km (153 mi)4 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
Tablas de Daimiel National Park309 km (192 mi)5 hrBest as a weekend
Cabañeros National Park346 km (215 mi)5 hr 32 minBest as a weekend
Picos de Europa National Park387 km (240 mi)6 hr 8 minWorth a longer road trip
Cabrera Archipelago National Park407 km (253 mi)6 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Monfragüe National Park441 km (274 mi)6 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park473 km (294 mi)7 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park598 km (371 mi)9 hr 14 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 Santa Cruz de Nogueras 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 Santa Cruz de Nogueras
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 Santa Cruz de Nogueras

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 Santa Cruz de Nogueras?

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. It is about 197 km (123 mi) from Santa Cruz de Nogueras, roughly 3 hr 21 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Santa Cruz de Nogueras?

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

How many national parks are near Santa Cruz de Nogueras?

10 parks are within reach of Santa Cruz de Nogueras, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Santa Cruz de Nogueras?

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.