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National parks near Chamartín, Castille and León

Chamartín sits inside the Ávila area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Ávila for the full write-up.

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Chamartín, Castille and León — 82.6 km (51.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 40 min behind the wheel.

Sierra de Guadarrama, Monfragüe, and Cabañeros make a full day trip — leave early. Tablas de Daimiel and Picos de Europa are better with a night booked nearby.

Chamartín has a population of about 94.

National parks near Chamartín

Parks ranked by distance from Chamartín
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park82.6 km (51.3 mi)1 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Monfragüe National Park132 km (82.1 mi)2 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Cabañeros National Park151 km (93.6 mi)2 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Tablas de Daimiel National Park205 km (127 mi)3 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
Picos de Europa National Park278 km (172 mi)4 hr 32 minBest as a weekend
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park380 km (236 mi)6 hr 2 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park417 km (259 mi)6 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Doñana National Park433 km (269 mi)6 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park447 km (278 mi)7 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park470 km (292 mi)7 hr 22 minWorth 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 Chamartín are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Chamartín
PairApartEstimated drive
Cabañeros → Tablas de Daimiel75.8 km (47.1 mi)1 hr 33 min
Monfragüe → Cabañeros141 km (87.7 mi)2 hr 32 min
Sierra de Guadarrama → Cabañeros160 km (99.5 mi)2 hr 48 min
Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel184 km (114 mi)3 hr 9 min

Planning a trip from Chamartín

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.

Read the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Chamartín?

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 82.6 km (51.3 mi) from Chamartín, roughly 1 hr 40 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Chamartín?

Yes — Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, Monfragüe National Park, and Cabañeros National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Chamartín?

10 parks are within reach of Chamartín, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Chamartín?

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.