National parks near Alustante, Castille-La Mancha
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Alustante, Castille-La Mancha — 197 km (122 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 21 min behind the wheel.
Sierra de Guadarrama, Tablas de Daimiel, Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Cabañeros, and Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici are better with a night booked nearby.
Alustante has a population of about 278.
Sierra de Guadarrama
Tablas de Daimiel
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabañeros
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Monfragüe
National parks near Alustante
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 197 km (122 mi) | 3 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 236 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 269 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 276 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 310 km (193 mi) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Monfragüe National Park | 381 km (237 mi) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 390 km (242 mi) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 404 km (251 mi) | 6 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 426 km (264 mi) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 525 km (326 mi) | 8 hr 10 min | Worth 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 Alustante 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tablas de Daimiel → Cabañeros | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido → Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Cabañeros | 160 km (99.5 mi) | 2 hr 48 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
Planning a trip from Alustante
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Alustante?
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 197 km (122 mi) from Alustante, roughly 3 hr 21 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Alustante?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Alustante?
10 parks are within reach of Alustante, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Alustante?
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.