National parks near Quintanilla del Coco, Castille and León
Quintanilla del Coco sits inside the Lerma area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Lerma for the full write-up.
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Quintanilla del Coco, Castille and León — 139 km (86.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 30 min behind the wheel.
Sierra de Guadarrama makes a full day trip — leave early. Picos de Europa, Cabañeros, Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Tablas de Daimiel, Monfragüe, and Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici are better with a night booked nearby.
Quintanilla del Coco has a population of about 104.
National parks near Quintanilla del Coco
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 139 km (86.4 mi) | 2 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 174 km (108 mi) | 3 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 299 km (186 mi) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 303 km (189 mi) | 4 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 315 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monfragüe National Park | 318 km (198 mi) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 375 km (233 mi) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 448 km (279 mi) | 7 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 532 km (331 mi) | 8 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 603 km (375 mi) | 9 hr 19 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 Quintanilla del Coco 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 |
| 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 |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Picos de Europa | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 32 min |
Planning a trip from Quintanilla del Coco
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 Burgos
- Burgos
- Miranda de Ebro
- Aranda de Duero
- Briviesca
- Medina de Pomar
- Villasana de Mena
- Lerma
- Salas de los Infantes
- Espinosa de los Monteros
- Melgar de Fernamental
- Villadiego
- Quintanar de la Sierra
- Pradoluengo
- Sasamón
- Huerta del Rey
- Palacios de la Sierra
- Torresandino
- Hontoria del Pinar
- Tubilla del Agua
- Sargentes de la Lora
- Arija
- Berberana
- Roa
- Belorado
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Quintanilla del Coco?
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 139 km (86.4 mi) from Quintanilla del Coco, roughly 2 hr 30 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Quintanilla del Coco?
Yes — Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Quintanilla del Coco?
10 parks are within reach of Quintanilla del Coco, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Quintanilla del Coco?
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.