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National parks near Villadepera, Castille and León

Villadepera sits inside the Bermillo de Sayago area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Bermillo de Sayago for the full write-up.

Monfragüe National Park is the closest national park to Villadepera, Castille and León — 190 km (118 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 15 min behind the wheel.

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

Villadepera has a population of about 269.

National parks near Villadepera

Parks ranked by distance from Villadepera
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Monfragüe National Park190 km (118 mi)3 hr 15 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park199 km (124 mi)3 hr 23 minBest as a weekend
Picos de Europa National Park212 km (131 mi)3 hr 34 minBest as a weekend
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park249 km (155 mi)4 hr 7 minBest as a weekend
Cabañeros National Park277 km (172 mi)4 hr 31 minBest as a weekend
Tablas de Daimiel National Park339 km (210 mi)5 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Doñana National Park507 km (315 mi)7 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park525 km (327 mi)8 hr 11 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park543 km (337 mi)8 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park550 km (341 mi)8 hr 32 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Monfragüe 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 Monfragüe National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Villadepera 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 Villadepera
PairApartEstimated drive
Monfragüe → Cabañeros141 km (87.7 mi)2 hr 32 min
Sierra de Guadarrama → Cabañeros160 km (99.5 mi)2 hr 48 min
Monfragüe → Sierra de Guadarrama203 km (126 mi)3 hr 26 min
Sierra de Guadarrama → Picos de Europa278 km (173 mi)4 hr 32 min

Planning a trip from Villadepera

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 Monfragüe National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Villadepera?

Monfragüe National Park. It is about 190 km (118 mi) from Villadepera, roughly 3 hr 15 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Villadepera?

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

How many national parks are near Villadepera?

10 parks are within reach of Villadepera, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.

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

For Monfragüe National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.