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National parks near Cerezo, Extremadura

Cerezo sits inside the Plasencia area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Plasencia for the full write-up.

Monfragüe National Park is the closest national park to Cerezo, Extremadura — 47.1 km (29.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 2 min behind the wheel.

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

Cerezo has a population of about 197.

National parks near Cerezo

Parks ranked by distance from Cerezo
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Monfragüe National Park47.1 km (29.3 mi)1 hr 2 minDoable as a day trip
Cabañeros National Park176 km (109 mi)3 hr 2 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park199 km (124 mi)3 hr 23 minBest as a weekend
Tablas de Daimiel National Park250 km (155 mi)4 hr 8 minBest as a weekend
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park329 km (204 mi)5 hr 17 minBest as a weekend
Picos de Europa National Park348 km (217 mi)5 hr 34 minBest as a weekend
Doñana National Park361 km (224 mi)5 hr 45 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de las Nieves National Park409 km (254 mi)6 hr 28 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park425 km (264 mi)6 hr 42 minWorth a longer road trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park589 km (366 mi)9 hr 7 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 Cerezo 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 Cerezo
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 Cerezo

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 Cerezo?

Monfragüe National Park. It is about 47.1 km (29.3 mi) from Cerezo, roughly 1 hr 2 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Cerezo?

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

How many national parks are near Cerezo?

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

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

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