National parks near San Vicente de Arévalo, Castille and León
San Vicente de Arévalo sits inside the Arévalo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Arévalo for the full write-up.
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to San Vicente de Arévalo, Castille and León — 71.8 km (44.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 29 min behind the wheel.
Sierra de Guadarrama and Monfragüe make a full day trip — leave early. Cabañeros, Tablas de Daimiel, and Picos de Europa are better with a night booked nearby.
San Vicente de Arévalo has a population of about 223.
National parks near San Vicente de Arévalo
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 71.8 km (44.6 mi) | 1 hr 29 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 163 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 177 km (110 mi) | 3 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 224 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 377 km (235 mi) | 6 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 440 km (273 mi) | 6 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 445 km (276 mi) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Doñana National Park | 465 km (289 mi) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 477 km (296 mi) | 7 hr 28 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 San Vicente de 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 San Vicente de 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
- 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 San Vicente de Arévalo?
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 71.8 km (44.6 mi) from San Vicente de Arévalo, roughly 1 hr 29 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from San Vicente de Arévalo?
Yes — Sierra de Guadarrama National Park and Monfragüe National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near San Vicente de Arévalo?
10 parks are within reach of San Vicente de Arévalo, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near San Vicente de 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.