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National parks near Matarrubia, Castille-La Mancha

Matarrubia sits inside the Guadalajara area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Guadalajara for the full write-up.

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Matarrubia, Castille-La Mancha — 59.1 km (36.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 15 min behind the wheel.

Sierra de Guadarrama makes a full day trip — leave early. Cabañeros, Tablas de Daimiel, Monfragüe, Picos de Europa, and Ordesa y Monte Perdido are better with a night booked nearby.

Matarrubia has a population of about 57.

National parks near Matarrubia

Parks ranked by distance from Matarrubia
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park59.1 km (36.7 mi)1 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Cabañeros National Park192 km (120 mi)3 hr 17 minBest as a weekend
Tablas de Daimiel National Park193 km (120 mi)3 hr 18 minBest as a weekend
Monfragüe National Park259 km (161 mi)4 hr 15 minBest as a weekend
Picos de Europa National Park290 km (180 mi)4 hr 43 minBest as a weekend
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park342 km (213 mi)5 hr 29 minBest as a weekend
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park402 km (250 mi)6 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park408 km (253 mi)6 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park488 km (303 mi)7 hr 38 minWorth a longer road trip
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park498 km (310 mi)7 hr 47 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 Matarrubia 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 Matarrubia
PairApartEstimated drive
Cabañeros → Tablas de Daimiel75.8 km (47.1 mi)1 hr 33 min
Cabañeros → Monfragüe141 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 Matarrubia

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 Matarrubia?

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 59.1 km (36.7 mi) from Matarrubia, roughly 1 hr 15 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Matarrubia?

Yes — Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Matarrubia?

10 parks are within reach of Matarrubia, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

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

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.