National parks near Ulldecona, Catalonia
Ulldecona 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 Ulldecona, Catalonia — 226 km (140 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 46 min behind the wheel.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Cabrera Archipelago, and Sierra de Guadarrama are better with a night booked nearby.
Ulldecona has a population of about 6,273.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabrera Archipelago
Sierra de Guadarrama
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
National parks near Ulldecona
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 226 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 233 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 53 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 | 374 km (232 mi) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 386 km (240 mi) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 441 km (274 mi) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 495 km (308 mi) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 525 km (326 mi) | 8 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 556 km (346 mi) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 643 km (399 mi) | 9 hr 54 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 Ulldecona 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 Ulldecona
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 Ulldecona?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 226 km (140 mi) from Ulldecona, roughly 3 hr 46 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Ulldecona?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Ulldecona?
10 parks are within reach of Ulldecona, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Ulldecona?
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.