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National parks near Fuentesaúco, Castille and León

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Fuentesaúco, Castille and León — 136 km (84.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 27 min behind the wheel.

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

Fuentesaúco has a population of about 1,879.

National parks near Fuentesaúco

Parks ranked by distance from Fuentesaúco
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park136 km (84.8 mi)2 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Monfragüe National Park161 km (100 mi)2 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Cabañeros National Park221 km (137 mi)3 hr 42 minBest as a weekend
Picos de Europa National Park225 km (140 mi)3 hr 46 minBest as a weekend
Tablas de Daimiel National Park279 km (173 mi)4 hr 33 minBest as a weekend
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park312 km (194 mi)5 hr 3 minBest as a weekend
Doñana National Park478 km (297 mi)7 hr 29 minWorth a longer road trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park486 km (302 mi)7 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park488 km (303 mi)7 hr 38 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park507 km (315 mi)7 hr 55 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 Fuentesaúco 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 Fuentesaúco
PairApartEstimated drive
Cabañeros → Tablas de Daimiel75.8 km (47.1 mi)1 hr 33 min
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 → Tablas de Daimiel184 km (114 mi)3 hr 9 min

Planning a trip from Fuentesaúco

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 Fuentesaúco?

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 136 km (84.8 mi) from Fuentesaúco, roughly 2 hr 27 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Fuentesaúco?

Yes — Sierra de Guadarrama National Park and Monfragüe National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Fuentesaúco?

10 parks are within reach of Fuentesaúco, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Fuentesaúco?

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.