National parks near Agullana, Catalonia
Agullana sits inside the Figueres area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Figueres for the full write-up.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is the closest national park to Agullana, Catalonia — 155 km (96.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 44 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.
Agullana has a population of about 769.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabrera Archipelago
Asinara
Gran Paradiso
Archipelago of La Maddalena
National parks near Agullana
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 155 km (96.3 mi) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 231 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 361 km (224 mi) | 5 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Asinara National Park | 473 km (294 mi) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 496 km (308 mi) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 559 km (347 mi) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 589 km (366 mi) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 595 km (370 mi) | 9 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Val Grande National Park | 604 km (375 mi) | 9 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 604 km (375 mi) | 9 hr 20 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 Agullana 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 Agullana
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 Agullana?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 155 km (96.3 mi) from Agullana, roughly 2 hr 44 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Agullana?
Yes — Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Agullana?
10 parks are within reach of Agullana, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Agullana?
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.