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National parks near Araba / Álava, Basque Country

The closest national park to Araba / Álava, Basque Country is Picos de Europa National Park — about 179 km (111 mi) away, or roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Araba / Álava

Parks ranked by distance from Araba / Álava
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Picos de Europa National Park179 km (111 mi)3 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park226 km (140 mi)3 hr 46 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park255 km (158 mi)4 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park301 km (187 mi)4 hr 53 minBest as a weekend
Cabañeros National Park414 km (257 mi)6 hr 32 minWorth a longer road trip
Tablas de Daimiel National Park421 km (262 mi)6 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Monfragüe National Park436 km (271 mi)6 hr 52 minWorth a longer road trip
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park513 km (319 mi)8 hrWorth a longer road trip
Cabrera Archipelago National Park628 km (390 mi)9 hr 42 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park632 km (393 mi)9 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Araba / Álava

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Araba / Álava?

Picos de Europa National Park, about 179 km (111 mi) away and roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Araba / Álava in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.