National parks near Yebes, Castille-La Mancha
Yebes 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 Yebes, Castille-La Mancha — 79 km (49.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 37 min behind the wheel.
Sierra de Guadarrama, Tablas de Daimiel, and Cabañeros make a full day trip — leave early. Monfragüe, Picos de Europa, Ordesa y Monte Perdido, and Sierra Nevada are better with a night booked nearby.
Yebes has a population of about 246.
National parks near Yebes
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 79 km (49.1 mi) | 1 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 161 km (100 mi) | 2 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 260 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 330 km (205 mi) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 355 km (220 mi) | 5 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 371 km (230 mi) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 409 km (254 mi) | 6 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 458 km (285 mi) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Doñana National Park | 491 km (305 mi) | 7 hr 40 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 Yebes 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 Yebes
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 Yebes?
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 79 km (49.1 mi) from Yebes, roughly 1 hr 37 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Yebes?
Yes — Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, Tablas de Daimiel National Park, and Cabañeros National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Yebes?
10 parks are within reach of Yebes, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Yebes?
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.