National parks near Hostalric, Catalonia
Hostalric sits inside the Blanes area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Blanes for the full write-up.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is the closest national park to Hostalric, Catalonia — 165 km (103 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 53 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.
Hostalric has a population of about 3,442.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabrera Archipelago
Asinara
Gran Paradiso
Sierra de Guadarrama
National parks near Hostalric
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 236 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 290 km (180 mi) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Asinara National Park | 476 km (296 mi) | 7 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 561 km (349 mi) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 563 km (350 mi) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 567 km (352 mi) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 597 km (371 mi) | 9 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 606 km (377 mi) | 9 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 634 km (394 mi) | 9 hr 46 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 Hostalric 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 Hostalric
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 Hostalric?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 165 km (103 mi) from Hostalric, roughly 2 hr 53 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Hostalric?
Yes — Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Hostalric?
10 parks are within reach of Hostalric, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Hostalric?
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.