National parks near Sant Francesc de Formentera, Balearic Islands
Sant Francesc de Formentera 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 Sant Francesc de Formentera, Balearic Islands — 141 km (87.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 31 min behind the wheel.
Cabrera Archipelago makes a full day trip — leave early.
Sant Francesc de Formentera has a population of about 2,656.
Cabrera Archipelago
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Sierra Nevada
Tablas de Daimiel
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabañeros
National parks near Sant Francesc de Formentera
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 141 km (87.3 mi) | 2 hr 31 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 433 km (269 mi) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 443 km (275 mi) | 6 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 443 km (276 mi) | 6 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 456 km (283 mi) | 7 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 517 km (321 mi) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 517 km (321 mi) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 609 km (378 mi) | 9 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Asinara National Park | 640 km (398 mi) | 9 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 654 km (406 mi) | 10 hr 4 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 Sant Francesc de Formentera 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 |
| Sierra Nevada → Tablas de Daimiel | 220 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 41 min |
Planning a trip from Sant Francesc de Formentera
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 Sant Francesc de Formentera?
Cabrera Archipelago National Park. It is about 141 km (87.3 mi) from Sant Francesc de Formentera, roughly 2 hr 31 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Sant Francesc de Formentera?
Yes — Cabrera Archipelago National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Sant Francesc de Formentera?
10 parks are within reach of Sant Francesc de Formentera, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Sant Francesc de Formentera?
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.