National parks near Sant Jordi, Balearic Islands
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 Sant Jordi, Balearic Islands — 47.4 km (29.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 3 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.
Sant Jordi has a population of about 2,562.
Cabrera Archipelago
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Asinara
Tablas de Daimiel
Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu
National parks near Sant Jordi
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 47.4 km (29.4 mi) | 1 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 369 km (230 mi) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 415 km (258 mi) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Asinara National Park | 495 km (308 mi) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 556 km (345 mi) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 568 km (353 mi) | 8 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 587 km (365 mi) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 590 km (367 mi) | 9 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 591 km (367 mi) | 9 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 624 km (388 mi) | 9 hr 37 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 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 |
Planning a trip from 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 Sant Jordi?
Cabrera Archipelago National Park. It is about 47.4 km (29.4 mi) from Sant Jordi, roughly 1 hr 3 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Sant Jordi?
Yes — Cabrera Archipelago National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Sant Jordi?
10 parks are within reach of Sant Jordi, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near 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.