National parks near Ullastrell, Catalonia
Ullastrell sits inside the Barcelona area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Barcelona for the full write-up.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is the closest national park to Ullastrell, Catalonia — 143 km (88.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 33 min behind the wheel.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici makes a full day trip — leave early. Ordesa y Monte Perdido and Cabrera Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.
Ullastrell has a population of about 1,467.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabrera Archipelago
Sierra de Guadarrama
Asinara
Tablas de Daimiel
National parks near Ullastrell
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 143 km (88.9 mi) | 2 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 202 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 277 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 504 km (313 mi) | 7 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Asinara National Park | 530 km (329 mi) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 545 km (338 mi) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 589 km (366 mi) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 594 km (369 mi) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 617 km (383 mi) | 9 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 623 km (387 mi) | 9 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici 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 Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Ullastrell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici → Ordesa y Monte Perdido | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
Planning a trip from Ullastrell
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 Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park guide
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ullastrell?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 143 km (88.9 mi) from Ullastrell, roughly 2 hr 33 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Ullastrell?
Yes — Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Ullastrell?
10 parks are within reach of Ullastrell, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Ullastrell?
For Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.