National parks near Figueruelas, Aragon
Figueruelas sits inside the Zaragoza area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Zaragoza for the full write-up.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the closest national park to Figueruelas, Aragon — 143 km (88.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 33 min behind the wheel.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido makes a full day trip — leave early. Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Sierra de Guadarrama, Picos de Europa, and Tablas de Daimiel are better with a night booked nearby.
Figueruelas has a population of about 1,135.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Sierra de Guadarrama
Picos de Europa
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
National parks near Figueruelas
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 143 km (88.7 mi) | 2 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 199 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 259 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 341 km (212 mi) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 359 km (223 mi) | 5 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 384 km (239 mi) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 454 km (282 mi) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 461 km (287 mi) | 7 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 538 km (334 mi) | 8 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 644 km (400 mi) | 9 hr 55 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 Figueruelas 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 |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Picos de Europa | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 32 min |
Planning a trip from Figueruelas
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 Figueruelas?
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. It is about 143 km (88.7 mi) from Figueruelas, roughly 2 hr 33 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Figueruelas?
Yes — Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Figueruelas?
10 parks are within reach of Figueruelas, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Figueruelas?
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.