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National parks near Ortigosa de Pestaño, Castille and León

Ortigosa de Pestaño sits inside the Nava de la Asunción area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Nava de la Asunción for the full write-up.

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Ortigosa de Pestaño, Castille and León — 48.4 km (30.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 4 min behind the wheel.

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

Ortigosa de Pestaño has a population of about 105.

National parks near Ortigosa de Pestaño

Parks ranked by distance from Ortigosa de Pestaño
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park48.4 km (30.1 mi)1 hr 4 minDoable as a day trip
Cabañeros National Park188 km (117 mi)3 hr 13 minBest as a weekend
Monfragüe National Park196 km (122 mi)3 hr 20 minBest as a weekend
Tablas de Daimiel National Park224 km (139 mi)3 hr 45 minBest as a weekend
Picos de Europa National Park238 km (148 mi)3 hr 57 minBest as a weekend
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park403 km (250 mi)6 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park408 km (254 mi)6 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park443 km (276 mi)6 hr 58 minWorth a longer road trip
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park475 km (295 mi)7 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Doñana National Park489 km (304 mi)7 hr 39 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 Ortigosa de Pestaño 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 Ortigosa de Pestaño
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 Ortigosa de Pestaño

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 Ortigosa de Pestaño?

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 48.4 km (30.1 mi) from Ortigosa de Pestaño, roughly 1 hr 4 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Ortigosa de Pestaño?

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

How many national parks are near Ortigosa de Pestaño?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Ortigosa de Pestaño?

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.