National parks near Herrera del Duque, Extremadura
Cabañeros National Park is the closest national park to Herrera del Duque, Extremadura — 54.7 km (34 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 11 min behind the wheel.
Cabañeros, Monfragüe, and Tablas de Daimiel make a full day trip — leave early. Sierra de Guadarrama, Sierra Nevada, Doñana, and Sierra de las Nieves are better with a night booked nearby.
Herrera del Duque has a population of about 3,616.
National parks near Herrera del Duque
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabañeros National Park | 54.7 km (34 mi) | 1 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 112 km (69.9 mi) | 2 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 119 km (74.1 mi) | 2 hr 12 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 201 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 270 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Doñana National Park | 272 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 276 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 448 km (279 mi) | 7 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 484 km (301 mi) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 579 km (360 mi) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Cabañeros 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 Herrera del Duque 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 |
| Cabañeros → Monfragüe | 141 km (87.7 mi) | 2 hr 32 min |
| Cabañeros → Sierra de Guadarrama | 160 km (99.5 mi) | 2 hr 48 min |
| Tablas de Daimiel → Sierra de Guadarrama | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
Planning a trip from Herrera del Duque
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
- Talarrubias
- Villanueva del Fresno
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Herrera del Duque?
Cabañeros National Park. It is about 54.7 km (34 mi) from Herrera del Duque, roughly 1 hr 11 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Herrera del Duque?
Yes — Cabañeros National Park, Monfragüe National Park, and Tablas de Daimiel National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Herrera del Duque?
10 parks are within reach of Herrera del Duque, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Herrera del Duque?
For Cabañeros National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.