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National parks near Manganeses de la Lampreana, Castille and León

Picos de Europa National Park is the closest national park to Manganeses de la Lampreana, Castille and León — 176 km (109 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 2 min behind the wheel.

Picos de Europa, Sierra de Guadarrama, Monfragüe, Islas Atlánticas de Galicia, Cabañeros, and Tablas de Daimiel are better with a night booked nearby.

Manganeses de la Lampreana has a population of about 679.

National parks near Manganeses de la Lampreana

Parks ranked by distance from Manganeses de la Lampreana
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Picos de Europa National Park176 km (109 mi)3 hr 2 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park180 km (112 mi)3 hr 6 minBest as a weekend
Monfragüe National Park214 km (133 mi)3 hr 36 minBest as a weekend
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park275 km (171 mi)4 hr 30 minBest as a weekend
Cabañeros National Park281 km (175 mi)4 hr 35 minBest as a weekend
Tablas de Daimiel National Park337 km (209 mi)5 hr 24 minBest as a weekend
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park486 km (302 mi)7 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip
Doñana National Park533 km (331 mi)8 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park548 km (341 mi)8 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park559 km (347 mi)8 hr 40 minWorth 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.

Month-by-month detail for Picos de Europa National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Manganeses de la Lampreana 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 Manganeses de la Lampreana
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
Picos de Europa → Sierra de Guadarrama278 km (173 mi)4 hr 32 min

Planning a trip from Manganeses de la Lampreana

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 Picos de Europa National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Manganeses de la Lampreana?

Picos de Europa National Park. It is about 176 km (109 mi) from Manganeses de la Lampreana, roughly 3 hr 2 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Manganeses de la Lampreana?

Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.

How many national parks are near Manganeses de la Lampreana?

10 parks are within reach of Manganeses de la Lampreana, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Manganeses de la Lampreana?

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.