National parks near Basque Country
There is no national park inside Basque Country, but 10 sit within reach. The closest is Picos de Europa National Park, about 3 hr 7 min from the middle of the autonomous community.
Closest national parks
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picos de Europa National Park | 181 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 226 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 293 km (182 mi) | 4 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 301 km (187 mi) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 452 km (281 mi) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 460 km (286 mi) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 470 km (292 mi) | 7 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 523 km (325 mi) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 648 km (403 mi) | 9 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 670 km (417 mi) | 10 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
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Common questions
Does Basque Country have a national park?
No. The nearest national parks are Picos de Europa National Park, Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, and Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.
What is the closest national park to Basque Country?
Picos de Europa National Park, roughly 181 km (113 mi) out and about 3 hr 7 min of driving from the centre of Basque Country.