National parks near Colònia de Sant Jordi, Balearic Islands
Colònia de Sant Jordi sits inside the Palma area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Palma for the full write-up.
Cabrera Archipelago National Park is the closest national park to Colònia de Sant Jordi, Balearic Islands — 19 km (11.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 32 min behind the wheel.
Cabrera Archipelago is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon.
Colònia de Sant Jordi has a population of about 2,900.
Cabrera Archipelago
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Asinara
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu
Tablas de Daimiel
National parks near Colònia de Sant Jordi
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 19 km (11.8 mi) | 32 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 401 km (249 mi) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 447 km (278 mi) | 7 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Asinara National Park | 489 km (304 mi) | 7 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 555 km (345 mi) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 574 km (356 mi) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 584 km (363 mi) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 594 km (369 mi) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 615 km (382 mi) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 643 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 Colònia de Sant Jordi 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 |
| Asinara → Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu | 144 km (89.5 mi) | 2 hr 34 min |
Planning a trip from Colònia de Sant Jordi
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 Colònia de Sant Jordi?
Cabrera Archipelago National Park. It is about 19 km (11.8 mi) from Colònia de Sant Jordi, roughly 32 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Colònia de Sant Jordi?
Yes — Cabrera Archipelago National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Colònia de Sant Jordi?
10 parks are within reach of Colònia de Sant Jordi, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Colònia de Sant Jordi?
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.