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National parks near Casares de las Hurdes, Extremadura

Monfragüe National Park is the closest national park to Casares de las Hurdes, Extremadura — 69.3 km (43.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 26 min behind the wheel.

Monfragüe makes a full day trip — leave early. Cabañeros, Sierra de Guadarrama, Tablas de Daimiel, Islas Atlánticas de Galicia, and Picos de Europa are better with a night booked nearby.

Casares de las Hurdes has a population of about 596.

National parks near Casares de las Hurdes

Parks ranked by distance from Casares de las Hurdes
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Monfragüe National Park69.3 km (43.1 mi)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Cabañeros National Park192 km (119 mi)3 hr 16 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park198 km (123 mi)3 hr 22 minBest as a weekend
Tablas de Daimiel National Park265 km (165 mi)4 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park310 km (192 mi)5 hrBest as a weekend
Picos de Europa National Park329 km (205 mi)5 hr 18 minBest as a weekend
Doñana National Park382 km (238 mi)6 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park432 km (268 mi)6 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park445 km (277 mi)7 hrWorth a longer road trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park583 km (362 mi)9 hr 1 minWorth 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.

Month-by-month detail for Monfragüe National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Casares de las Hurdes are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Casares de las Hurdes
PairApartEstimated drive
Cabañeros → Tablas de Daimiel75.8 km (47.1 mi)1 hr 33 min
Monfragüe → Cabañeros141 km (87.7 mi)2 hr 32 min
Cabañeros → Sierra de Guadarrama160 km (99.5 mi)2 hr 48 min
Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel184 km (114 mi)3 hr 9 min

Planning a trip from Casares de las Hurdes

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 Monfragüe National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Casares de las Hurdes?

Monfragüe National Park. It is about 69.3 km (43.1 mi) from Casares de las Hurdes, roughly 1 hr 26 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Casares de las Hurdes?

Yes — Monfragüe National Park is within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Casares de las Hurdes?

10 parks are within reach of Casares de las Hurdes, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Casares de las Hurdes?

For Monfragüe National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.