National parks near Cami Vell de Sant Mateu, Balearic Islands
Cami Vell de Sant Mateu sits inside the Ibiza area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Ibiza for the full write-up.
Cabrera Archipelago National Park is the closest national park to Cami Vell de Sant Mateu, Balearic Islands — 137 km (85.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 28 min behind the wheel.
Cabrera Archipelago makes a full day trip — leave early.
Cabrera Archipelago
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Tablas de Daimiel
Sierra Nevada
Sierra de Guadarrama
National parks near Cami Vell de Sant Mateu
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 137 km (85.1 mi) | 2 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 399 km (248 mi) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 422 km (262 mi) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 435 km (270 mi) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 452 km (281 mi) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 497 km (309 mi) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 507 km (315 mi) | 7 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 617 km (383 mi) | 9 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Asinara National Park | 630 km (391 mi) | 9 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 642 km (399 mi) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Cabrera Archipelago 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Cami Vell de Sant Mateu 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici → Ordesa y Monte Perdido | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Tablas de Daimiel → Sierra Nevada | 220 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 41 min |
Planning a trip from Cami Vell de Sant Mateu
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 Cami Vell de Sant Mateu?
Cabrera Archipelago National Park. It is about 137 km (85.1 mi) from Cami Vell de Sant Mateu, roughly 2 hr 28 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Cami Vell de Sant Mateu?
Yes — Cabrera Archipelago National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Cami Vell de Sant Mateu?
10 parks are within reach of Cami Vell de Sant Mateu, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Cami Vell de Sant Mateu?
For Cabrera Archipelago National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.