National parks near Los Santos de Maimona, Extremadura
Monfragüe National Park is the closest national park to Los Santos de Maimona, Extremadura — 158 km (97.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 46 min behind the wheel.
Monfragüe and Doñana make a full day trip — leave early. Cabañeros, Sierra de las Nieves, Tablas de Daimiel, Sierra Nevada, and Sierra de Guadarrama are better with a night booked nearby.
Los Santos de Maimona has a population of about 8,126.
National parks near Los Santos de Maimona
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monfragüe National Park | 158 km (97.9 mi) | 2 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Doñana National Park | 162 km (100 mi) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 195 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 231 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 308 km (192 mi) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 331 km (206 mi) | 5 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 488 km (303 mi) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 543 km (338 mi) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 718 km (446 mi) | 11 hr 1 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 Los Santos de Maimona 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 Los Santos de Maimona
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
- 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
- Villanueva del Fresno
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Los Santos de Maimona?
Monfragüe National Park. It is about 158 km (97.9 mi) from Los Santos de Maimona, roughly 2 hr 46 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Los Santos de Maimona?
Yes — Monfragüe National Park and Doñana National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Los Santos de Maimona?
10 parks are within reach of Los Santos de Maimona, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Los Santos de Maimona?
For Monfragüe National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.