National parks near Arévalo, Castille and León
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Arévalo, Castille and León — 69.3 km (43 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 26 min behind the wheel.
Sierra de Guadarrama makes a full day trip — leave early. Monfragüe, Cabañeros, Tablas de Daimiel, and Picos de Europa are better with a night booked nearby.
Arévalo has a population of about 7,689.
National parks near Arévalo
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 69.3 km (43 mi) | 1 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 175 km (109 mi) | 3 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 186 km (116 mi) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 231 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 238 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 379 km (236 mi) | 6 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 434 km (270 mi) | 6 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 448 km (278 mi) | 7 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Doñana National Park | 477 km (296 mi) | 7 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 488 km (303 mi) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Sierra de Guadarrama 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.
Month-by-month detail for Sierra de Guadarrama National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Arévalo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cabañeros → Tablas de Daimiel | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Monfragüe → Cabañeros | 141 km (87.7 mi) | 2 hr 32 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Cabañeros | 160 km (99.5 mi) | 2 hr 48 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
Planning a trip from Arévalo
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.
Other towns in Provincia de Ávila
- Ávila
- Arenas de San Pedro
- Candeleda
- Las Navas del Marqués
- Sotillo de la Adrada
- El Tiemblo
- Cebreros
- El Hoyo de Pinares
- La Adrada
- Piedralaves
- Navaluenga
- Casavieja
- Muñana
- El Barco de Ávila
- Barraco
- Madrigal de las Altas Torres
- Pedro Bernardo
- Burgohondo
- Navalperal de Pinares
- Mombeltrán
- Solosancho
- Fontiveros
- Nava de Arévalo
- Mijares
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Arévalo?
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 69.3 km (43 mi) from Arévalo, roughly 1 hr 26 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Arévalo?
Yes — Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Arévalo?
10 parks are within reach of Arévalo, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Arévalo?
For Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.