National parks near Campillo de Llerena, Extremadura
Campillo de Llerena sits inside the El Casar area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near El Casar for the full write-up.
Monfragüe National Park is the closest national park to Campillo de Llerena, Extremadura — 150 km (93.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 39 min behind the wheel.
Monfragüe and Cabañeros make a full day trip — leave early. Doñana, Tablas de Daimiel, Sierra de las Nieves, Sierra Nevada, and Sierra de Guadarrama are better with a night booked nearby.
Campillo de Llerena has a population of about 1,631.
National parks near Campillo de Llerena
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monfragüe National Park | 150 km (93.1 mi) | 2 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 153 km (95.1 mi) | 2 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Doñana National Park | 177 km (110 mi) | 3 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 201 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 215 km (134 mi) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 269 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 299 km (186 mi) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 505 km (314 mi) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 529 km (328 mi) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 679 km (422 mi) | 10 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Monfragüe 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Campillo de Llerena 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cabañeros → Tablas de Daimiel | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Doñana → Sierra de las Nieves | 138 km (85.8 mi) | 2 hr 29 min |
| Monfragüe → Cabañeros | 141 km (87.7 mi) | 2 hr 32 min |
| Monfragüe → Tablas de Daimiel | 217 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 38 min |
Planning a trip from Campillo de Llerena
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.
Other towns in Provincia de Badajoz
- Badajoz
- Mérida
- Don Benito
- Almendralejo
- Villanueva de la Serena
- Zafra
- Villafranca de los Barros
- Jerez de los Caballeros
- El Casar
- Azuaga
- Los Santos de Maimona
- Castuera
- Llerena
- Oliva de la Frontera
- Alburquerque
- Cabeza del Buey
- Quintana de la Serena
- Fregenal de la Sierra
- Navalvillar de Pela
- Monesterio
- Zalamea de la Serena
- Barcarrota
- Herrera del Duque
- Talarrubias
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Campillo de Llerena?
Monfragüe National Park. It is about 150 km (93.1 mi) from Campillo de Llerena, roughly 2 hr 39 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Campillo de Llerena?
Yes — Monfragüe National Park and Cabañeros National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Campillo de Llerena?
10 parks are within reach of Campillo de Llerena, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Campillo de Llerena?
For Monfragüe National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.