National parks near Palma, Balearic Islands
Cabrera Archipelago National Park is the closest national park to Palma, Balearic Islands — 53.3 km (33.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 9 min behind the wheel.
Cabrera Archipelago makes a full day trip — leave early. Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici is better with a night booked nearby.
Palma has a population of about 438,234.
Cabrera Archipelago
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Asinara
Tablas de Daimiel
Sierra Nevada
National parks near Palma
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 53.3 km (33.1 mi) | 1 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 364 km (226 mi) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 408 km (253 mi) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Asinara National Park | 505 km (314 mi) | 7 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 545 km (339 mi) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 578 km (359 mi) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 579 km (360 mi) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 579 km (360 mi) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 601 km (374 mi) | 9 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 613 km (381 mi) | 9 hr 28 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 Palma 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 |
Planning a trip from Palma
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 Palma?
Cabrera Archipelago National Park. It is about 53.3 km (33.1 mi) from Palma, roughly 1 hr 9 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Palma?
Yes — Cabrera Archipelago National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Palma?
10 parks are within reach of Palma, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Palma?
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.