National parks near Navalmoral, Castille and León
Navalmoral 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 Navalmoral, Castille and León — 75.4 km (46.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 33 min behind the wheel.
Sierra de Guadarrama, Cabañeros, and Monfragüe make a full day trip — leave early. Tablas de Daimiel and Picos de Europa are better with a night booked nearby.
Navalmoral has a population of about 491.
National parks near Navalmoral
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 75.4 km (46.8 mi) | 1 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 121 km (75 mi) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 127 km (79.2 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 173 km (108 mi) | 3 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 304 km (189 mi) | 4 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 386 km (240 mi) | 6 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 408 km (253 mi) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Doñana National Park | 413 km (257 mi) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 420 km (261 mi) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 471 km (292 mi) | 7 hr 22 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 Navalmoral 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 |
| Cabañeros → Monfragüe | 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 Navalmoral
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
- Arévalo
- 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
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Navalmoral?
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 75.4 km (46.8 mi) from Navalmoral, roughly 1 hr 33 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Navalmoral?
Yes — Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, Cabañeros National Park, and Monfragüe National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Navalmoral?
10 parks are within reach of Navalmoral, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Navalmoral?
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.