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National parks near Yélamos de Arriba, Castille-La Mancha

Yélamos de Arriba 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 Yélamos de Arriba, Castille-La Mancha — 97.4 km (60.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 53 min behind the wheel.

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

Yélamos de Arriba has a population of about 119.

National parks near Yélamos de Arriba

Parks ranked by distance from Yélamos de Arriba
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park97.4 km (60.5 mi)1 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Tablas de Daimiel National Park180 km (112 mi)3 hr 6 minBest as a weekend
Cabañeros National Park197 km (122 mi)3 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
Monfragüe National Park285 km (177 mi)4 hr 38 minBest as a weekend
Picos de Europa National Park329 km (205 mi)5 hr 18 minBest as a weekend
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park330 km (205 mi)5 hr 18 minBest as a weekend
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park384 km (239 mi)6 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park384 km (239 mi)6 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park478 km (297 mi)7 hr 29 minWorth a longer road trip
Doñana National Park514 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 Yélamos de Arriba 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 Yélamos de Arriba
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 Yélamos de Arriba

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 Yélamos de Arriba?

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 97.4 km (60.5 mi) from Yélamos de Arriba, roughly 1 hr 53 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Yélamos de Arriba?

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

How many national parks are near Yélamos de Arriba?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Yélamos de Arriba?

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.