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National parks near Teruel, Aragon

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Teruel, Aragon — 248 km (154 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 6 min behind the wheel.

Sierra de Guadarrama, Tablas de Daimiel, Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Cabañeros, and Cabrera Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.

Teruel has a population of about 36,240.

National parks near Teruel

Parks ranked by distance from Teruel
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park248 km (154 mi)4 hr 6 minBest as a weekend
Tablas de Daimiel National Park256 km (159 mi)4 hr 13 minBest as a weekend
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park276 km (172 mi)4 hr 31 minBest as a weekend
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park304 km (189 mi)4 hr 55 minBest as a weekend
Cabañeros National Park307 km (191 mi)4 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
Cabrera Archipelago National Park371 km (231 mi)5 hr 55 minBest as a weekend
Sierra Nevada National Park396 km (246 mi)6 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip
Monfragüe National Park423 km (263 mi)6 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Picos de Europa National Park444 km (276 mi)6 hr 59 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park530 km (329 mi)8 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Sierra de Guadarrama 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 Sierra de Guadarrama National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Teruel 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 Teruel
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 Teruel

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 Sierra de Guadarrama National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Teruel?

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 248 km (154 mi) from Teruel, roughly 4 hr 6 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Teruel?

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

How many national parks are near Teruel?

10 parks are within reach of Teruel, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Teruel?

For Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.