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National parks near Cedillo, Extremadura

Monfragüe National Park is the closest national park to Cedillo, Extremadura — 127 km (79.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 19 min behind the wheel.

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

Cedillo has a population of about 574.

National parks near Cedillo

Parks ranked by distance from Cedillo
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Monfragüe National Park127 km (79.1 mi)2 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Cabañeros National Park260 km (161 mi)4 hr 16 minBest as a weekend
Doñana National Park307 km (191 mi)4 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park324 km (201 mi)5 hr 13 minBest as a weekend
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park327 km (203 mi)5 hr 15 minBest as a weekend
Tablas de Daimiel National Park334 km (207 mi)5 hr 22 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de las Nieves National Park396 km (246 mi)6 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip
Picos de Europa National Park452 km (281 mi)7 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park460 km (286 mi)7 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park716 km (445 mi)10 hr 58 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 Cedillo 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 Cedillo
PairApartEstimated drive
Monfragüe → Cabañeros141 km (87.7 mi)2 hr 32 min
Cabañeros → Sierra de Guadarrama160 km (99.5 mi)2 hr 48 min
Monfragüe → Sierra de Guadarrama203 km (126 mi)3 hr 26 min
Monfragüe → Doñana319 km (198 mi)5 hr 8 min

Planning a trip from Cedillo

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 Cedillo?

Monfragüe National Park. It is about 127 km (79.1 mi) from Cedillo, roughly 2 hr 19 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Cedillo?

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

How many national parks are near Cedillo?

10 parks are within reach of Cedillo, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Cedillo?

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