National parks near Quintanilla de Arriba, Castille and León
Quintanilla de Arriba sits inside the Peñafiel area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Peñafiel for the full write-up.
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Quintanilla de Arriba, Castille and León — 95.1 km (59.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 51 min behind the wheel.
Sierra de Guadarrama makes a full day trip — leave early. Picos de Europa, Cabañeros, Monfragüe, Tablas de Daimiel, and Ordesa y Monte Perdido are better with a night booked nearby.
Quintanilla de Arriba has a population of about 230.
National parks near Quintanilla de Arriba
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 95.1 km (59.1 mi) | 1 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 183 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monfragüe National Park | 250 km (155 mi) | 4 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 279 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 371 km (231 mi) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 399 km (248 mi) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 442 km (274 mi) | 6 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 498 km (310 mi) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Doñana National Park | 550 km (342 mi) | 8 hr 32 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 de Arriba 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 |
| Cabañeros → Monfragüe | 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 Quintanilla de Arriba
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Quintanilla de Arriba?
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 95.1 km (59.1 mi) from Quintanilla de Arriba, roughly 1 hr 51 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Quintanilla de Arriba?
Yes — Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Quintanilla de Arriba?
10 parks are within reach of Quintanilla de Arriba, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Quintanilla de Arriba?
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.