National parks near Durón, Castille-La Mancha
Durón sits inside the Brihuega area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Brihuega for the full write-up.
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Durón, Castille-La Mancha — 107 km (66.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 2 min behind the wheel.
Sierra de Guadarrama makes a full day trip — leave early. Tablas de Daimiel, Cabañeros, Monfragüe, Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Picos de Europa, and Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici are better with a night booked nearby.
Durón has a population of about 184.
National parks near Durón
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 107 km (66.7 mi) | 2 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 183 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 203 km (126 mi) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monfragüe National Park | 294 km (182 mi) | 4 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 324 km (202 mi) | 5 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 336 km (209 mi) | 5 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 377 km (234 mi) | 6 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 384 km (238 mi) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 481 km (299 mi) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 511 km (318 mi) | 7 hr 58 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 Durón 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 |
| Cabañeros → Monfragüe | 141 km (87.7 mi) | 2 hr 32 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 Durón
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 Durón?
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 107 km (66.7 mi) from Durón, roughly 2 hr 2 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Durón?
Yes — Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Durón?
10 parks are within reach of Durón, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Durón?
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.