National parks near Benavente, Castille and León
Picos de Europa National Park is the closest national park to Benavente, Castille and León — 149 km (92.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 39 min behind the wheel.
Picos de Europa makes a full day trip — leave early. Sierra de Guadarrama, Monfragüe, Islas Atlánticas de Galicia, Cabañeros, and Tablas de Daimiel are better with a night booked nearby.
Benavente has a population of about 19,119.
National parks near Benavente
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picos de Europa National Park | 149 km (92.7 mi) | 2 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 196 km (122 mi) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monfragüe National Park | 242 km (150 mi) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 271 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 307 km (191 mi) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 360 km (224 mi) | 5 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 477 km (296 mi) | 7 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 551 km (342 mi) | 8 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Doñana National Park | 561 km (348 mi) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 573 km (356 mi) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Picos de Europa 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 Benavente 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 → Monfragüe | 203 km (126 mi) | 3 hr 26 min |
| Picos de Europa → Sierra de Guadarrama | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 32 min |
Planning a trip from Benavente
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 Zamora
- Zamora
- Toro
- Fuentesaúco
- Puebla de Sanabria
- Villalpando
- Fermoselle
- Galende
- Bermillo de Sayago
- Santibáñez de Vidriales
- Alcañices
- Fonfría
- Ríofrío de Aliste
- Camarzana de Tera
- Tábara
- Fuentelapeña
- Villar del Buey
- Rabanales
- Gallegos del Río
- Carbajales de Alba
- Fariza
- Manganeses de la Lampreana
- San Vitero
- Cobreros
- San Pedro de Ceque
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Benavente?
Picos de Europa National Park. It is about 149 km (92.7 mi) from Benavente, roughly 2 hr 39 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Benavente?
Yes — Picos de Europa National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Benavente?
10 parks are within reach of Benavente, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Benavente?
For Picos de Europa National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.