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
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monfragüe National Park | 91.3 km (56.7 mi) | 1 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 124 km (76.9 mi) | 2 hr 16 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 146 km (90.9 mi) | 2 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 302 km (188 mi) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 360 km (224 mi) | 5 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Doñana National Park | 402 km (249 mi) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 412 km (256 mi) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 427 km (265 mi) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 514 km (319 mi) | 8 hr | Worth 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.
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.
| 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 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.
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 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.