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National parks near Hontoria de Valdearados, Castille and León

Hontoria de Valdearados sits inside the Aranda de Duero area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Aranda de Duero for the full write-up.

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Hontoria de Valdearados, Castille and León — 114 km (70.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 7 min behind the wheel.

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

Hontoria de Valdearados has a population of about 256.

National parks near Hontoria de Valdearados

Parks ranked by distance from Hontoria de Valdearados
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park114 km (70.7 mi)2 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
Picos de Europa National Park195 km (121 mi)3 hr 19 minBest as a weekend
Cabañeros National Park274 km (170 mi)4 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
Tablas de Daimiel National Park289 km (179 mi)4 hr 42 minBest as a weekend
Monfragüe National Park299 km (186 mi)4 hr 51 minBest as a weekend
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park312 km (194 mi)5 hr 2 minBest as a weekend
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park382 km (237 mi)6 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park452 km (281 mi)7 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park506 km (314 mi)7 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park577 km (359 mi)8 hr 56 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 Hontoria de Valdearados 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 Hontoria de Valdearados
PairApartEstimated drive
Cabañeros → Tablas de Daimiel75.8 km (47.1 mi)1 hr 33 min
Cabañeros → Monfragüe141 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 Hontoria de Valdearados

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 Hontoria de Valdearados?

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 114 km (70.7 mi) from Hontoria de Valdearados, roughly 2 hr 7 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Hontoria de Valdearados?

Yes — Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Hontoria de Valdearados?

10 parks are within reach of Hontoria de Valdearados, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Hontoria de Valdearados?

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.