National parks near l'Ametlla de Mar, Catalonia
l'Ametlla de Mar sits inside the Tarragona area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tarragona for the full write-up.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is the closest national park to l'Ametlla 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.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabrera Archipelago
Sierra de Guadarrama
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
National parks near l'Ametlla 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 | 206 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 267 km (166 mi) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 403 km (250 mi) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 427 km (265 mi) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 479 km (298 mi) | 7 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 532 km (330 mi) | 8 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 540 km (335 mi) | 8 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 590 km (367 mi) | 9 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Asinara National Park | 627 km (390 mi) | 9 hr 40 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 l'Ametlla 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 |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
Planning a trip from l'Ametlla 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 l'Ametlla de Mar?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 188 km (117 mi) from l'Ametlla de Mar, roughly 3 hr 13 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from l'Ametlla 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 l'Ametlla de Mar?
10 parks are within reach of l'Ametlla de Mar, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near l'Ametlla 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.