National parks near Ullà, Catalonia
Ullà sits inside the Girona area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Girona for the full write-up.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is the closest national park to Ullà, Catalonia — 185 km (115 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 11 min behind the wheel.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Ordesa y Monte Perdido, and Cabrera Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.
Ullà has a population of about 943.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabrera Archipelago
Asinara
Gran Paradiso
Archipelago of La Maddalena
National parks near Ullà
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 185 km (115 mi) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 260 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 323 km (201 mi) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Asinara National Park | 443 km (275 mi) | 6 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 510 km (317 mi) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 531 km (330 mi) | 8 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 570 km (354 mi) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 584 km (363 mi) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 591 km (368 mi) | 9 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 608 km (378 mi) | 9 hr 23 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 Ullà 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 Ullà
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 Ullà?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 185 km (115 mi) from Ullà, roughly 3 hr 11 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Ullà?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Ullà?
10 parks are within reach of Ullà, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Ullà?
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.