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National parks near Santa María del Berrocal, Castille and León

Santa María del Berrocal sits inside the Guijuelo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Guijuelo for the full write-up.

Monfragüe National Park is the closest national park to Santa María del Berrocal, Castille and León — 91.3 km (56.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 48 min behind the wheel.

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

Santa María del Berrocal has a population of about 514.

National parks near Santa María del Berrocal

Parks ranked by distance from Santa María del Berrocal
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Monfragüe National Park91.3 km (56.7 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park124 km (76.9 mi)2 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
Cabañeros National Park146 km (90.9 mi)2 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Tablas de Daimiel National Park212 km (132 mi)3 hr 34 minBest as a weekend
Picos de Europa National Park302 km (188 mi)4 hr 54 minBest as a weekend
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park360 km (224 mi)5 hr 45 minBest as a weekend
Doñana National Park402 km (249 mi)6 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park412 km (256 mi)6 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park427 km (265 mi)6 hr 44 minWorth a longer road trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park514 km (319 mi)8 hrWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Monfragüe 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 Monfragüe National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Santa María del Berrocal 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 Santa María del Berrocal
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 Santa María del Berrocal

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 Monfragüe National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Santa María del Berrocal?

Monfragüe National Park. It is about 91.3 km (56.7 mi) from Santa María del Berrocal, roughly 1 hr 48 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Santa María del Berrocal?

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

How many national parks are near Santa María del Berrocal?

10 parks are within reach of Santa María del Berrocal, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Santa María del Berrocal?

For Monfragüe National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.