National parks near Les Cases d'Alcanar, Catalonia
Les Cases d'Alcanar sits inside the Amposta area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Amposta for the full write-up.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is the closest national park to Les Cases d'Alcanar, Catalonia — 229 km (142 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 49 min behind the wheel.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Ordesa y Monte Perdido, and Cabrera Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.
Les Cases d'Alcanar has a population of about 1,530.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabrera Archipelago
Sierra de Guadarrama
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
National parks near Les Cases d'Alcanar
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 229 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 239 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 259 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 381 km (237 mi) | 6 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 391 km (243 mi) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 446 km (277 mi) | 7 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 496 km (308 mi) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 534 km (332 mi) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 563 km (350 mi) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 645 km (401 mi) | 9 hr 56 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 Les Cases d'Alcanar 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 Les Cases d'Alcanar
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 Les Cases d'Alcanar?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 229 km (142 mi) from Les Cases d'Alcanar, roughly 3 hr 49 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Les Cases d'Alcanar?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Les Cases d'Alcanar?
10 parks are within reach of Les Cases d'Alcanar, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Les Cases d'Alcanar?
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.