National parks near Tossa de Mar, Catalonia
Tossa de Mar 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 Tossa de Mar, Catalonia — 188 km (117 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 13 min behind the wheel.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Ordesa y Monte Perdido, and Cabrera Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.
Tossa de Mar has a population of about 5,001.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabrera Archipelago
Asinara
Archipelago of La Maddalena
Gran Paradiso
National parks near Tossa de Mar
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 188 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 260 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 285 km (177 mi) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Asinara National Park | 451 km (280 mi) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 542 km (337 mi) | 8 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 548 km (341 mi) | 8 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 572 km (356 mi) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 587 km (365 mi) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 613 km (381 mi) | 9 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 614 km (381 mi) | 9 hr 28 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 Tossa de Mar 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 |
| Asinara → Archipelago of La Maddalena | 97.1 km (60.3 mi) | 1 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from Tossa de Mar
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 Tossa de Mar?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 188 km (117 mi) from Tossa de Mar, roughly 3 hr 13 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Tossa de Mar?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Tossa de Mar?
10 parks are within reach of Tossa de Mar, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Tossa de Mar?
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.