National parks near Longares, Aragon
Longares sits inside the La Almunia de Doña Godina area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near La Almunia de Doña Godina for the full write-up.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the closest national park to Longares, Aragon — 174 km (108 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr behind the wheel.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Sierra de Guadarrama, Tablas de Daimiel, Cabañeros, and Picos de Europa are better with a night booked nearby.
Longares has a population of about 850.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Sierra de Guadarrama
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
Picos de Europa
National parks near Longares
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 174 km (108 mi) | 3 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 221 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 246 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 328 km (204 mi) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 359 km (223 mi) | 5 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 363 km (225 mi) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 430 km (267 mi) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 445 km (277 mi) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 500 km (311 mi) | 7 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 620 km (385 mi) | 9 hr 34 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 Longares 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 Longares
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 Longares?
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. It is about 174 km (108 mi) from Longares, roughly 3 hr of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Longares?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Longares?
10 parks are within reach of Longares, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Longares?
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.