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National parks near Semillas, Castille-La Mancha

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

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Semillas, Castille-La Mancha — 78.8 km (48.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 36 min behind the wheel.

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

Semillas has a population of about 52.

National parks near Semillas

Parks ranked by distance from Semillas
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park78.8 km (48.9 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Tablas de Daimiel National Park217 km (135 mi)3 hr 39 minBest as a weekend
Cabañeros National Park218 km (136 mi)3 hr 40 minBest as a weekend
Picos de Europa National Park277 km (172 mi)4 hr 32 minBest as a weekend
Monfragüe National Park281 km (175 mi)4 hr 35 minBest as a weekend
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park318 km (198 mi)5 hr 8 minBest as a weekend
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park379 km (236 mi)6 hr 2 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park429 km (267 mi)6 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park504 km (313 mi)7 hr 52 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park513 km (319 mi)8 hrWorth 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 Semillas 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 Semillas
PairApartEstimated drive
Tablas de Daimiel → Cabañeros75.8 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 Semillas

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 Semillas?

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 78.8 km (48.9 mi) from Semillas, roughly 1 hr 36 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Semillas?

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

How many national parks are near Semillas?

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

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

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.