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National parks near Cerecinos del Carrizal, Castille and León

Cerecinos del Carrizal sits inside the Zamora area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Zamora for the full write-up.

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Cerecinos del Carrizal, Castille and León — 172 km (107 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 59 min behind the wheel.

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

Cerecinos del Carrizal has a population of about 157.

National parks near Cerecinos del Carrizal

Parks ranked by distance from Cerecinos del Carrizal
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park172 km (107 mi)2 hr 59 minDoable as a day trip
Picos de Europa National Park181 km (112 mi)3 hr 6 minBest as a weekend
Monfragüe National Park207 km (129 mi)3 hr 30 minBest as a weekend
Cabañeros National Park273 km (169 mi)4 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park282 km (175 mi)4 hr 36 minBest as a weekend
Tablas de Daimiel National Park328 km (204 mi)5 hr 17 minBest as a weekend
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park483 km (300 mi)7 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Doñana National Park526 km (327 mi)8 hr 11 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park540 km (335 mi)8 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park555 km (345 mi)8 hr 37 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 Cerecinos del Carrizal 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 Cerecinos del Carrizal
PairApartEstimated drive
Monfragüe → Cabañeros141 km (87.7 mi)2 hr 32 min
Sierra de Guadarrama → Cabañeros160 km (99.5 mi)2 hr 48 min
Sierra de Guadarrama → Monfragüe203 km (126 mi)3 hr 26 min
Sierra de Guadarrama → Picos de Europa278 km (173 mi)4 hr 32 min

Planning a trip from Cerecinos del Carrizal

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 Cerecinos del Carrizal?

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 172 km (107 mi) from Cerecinos del Carrizal, roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Cerecinos del Carrizal?

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

How many national parks are near Cerecinos del Carrizal?

10 parks are within reach of Cerecinos del Carrizal, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Cerecinos del Carrizal?

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.