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National parks near Pesoz, Asturias

Pesoz sits inside the Cangas del Narcea area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Cangas del Narcea for the full write-up.

Picos de Europa National Park is the closest national park to Pesoz, Asturias — 163 km (102 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 51 min behind the wheel.

Picos de Europa makes a full day trip — leave early. Islas Atlánticas de Galicia and Sierra de Guadarrama are better with a night booked nearby.

Pesoz has a population of about 214.

National parks near Pesoz

Parks ranked by distance from Pesoz
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Picos de Europa National Park163 km (102 mi)2 hr 51 minDoable as a day trip
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park194 km (121 mi)3 hr 18 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park363 km (226 mi)5 hr 48 minBest as a weekend
Monfragüe National Park385 km (239 mi)6 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Cabañeros National Park472 km (293 mi)7 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip
Tablas de Daimiel National Park529 km (328 mi)8 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park567 km (352 mi)8 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park643 km (399 mi)9 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Doñana National Park696 km (432 mi)10 hr 41 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park739 km (459 mi)11 hr 19 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Picos de Europa 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 Picos de Europa National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Pesoz 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 Pesoz
PairApartEstimated drive
Monfragüe → Cabañeros141 km (87.7 mi)2 hr 32 min
Sierra de Guadarrama → Cabañeros160 km (99.5 mi)2 hr 48 min
Sierra de Guadarrama → Monfragüe203 km (126 mi)3 hr 26 min
Picos de Europa → Sierra de Guadarrama278 km (173 mi)4 hr 32 min

Planning a trip from Pesoz

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 Picos de Europa National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Pesoz?

Picos de Europa National Park. It is about 163 km (102 mi) from Pesoz, roughly 2 hr 51 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Pesoz?

Yes — Picos de Europa National Park is within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Pesoz?

10 parks are within reach of Pesoz, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

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

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