National parks near El Perelló, Catalonia
El Perelló sits inside the Tortosa area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tortosa for the full write-up.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is the closest national park to El Perelló, Catalonia — 192 km (119 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 16 min behind the wheel.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Ordesa y Monte Perdido, and Cabrera Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.
El Perelló has a population of about 2,895.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabrera Archipelago
Sierra de Guadarrama
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
National parks near El Perelló
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 192 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 207 km (129 mi) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 270 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 395 km (245 mi) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 419 km (260 mi) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 471 km (293 mi) | 7 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 527 km (327 mi) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 533 km (331 mi) | 8 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 582 km (362 mi) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Asinara National Park | 635 km (394 mi) | 9 hr 47 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 El Perelló 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 |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
Planning a trip from El Perelló
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 El Perelló?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 192 km (119 mi) from El Perelló, roughly 3 hr 16 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from El Perelló?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near El Perelló?
10 parks are within reach of El Perelló, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near El Perelló?
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.