National parks near Coria, Extremadura
Monfragüe National Park is the closest national park to Coria, Extremadura — 46 km (28.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 1 min behind the wheel.
Monfragüe makes a full day trip — leave early. Cabañeros, Sierra de Guadarrama, Tablas de Daimiel, Doñana, and Islas Atlánticas de Galicia are better with a night booked nearby.
Coria has a population of about 12,896.
National parks near Coria
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monfragüe National Park | 46 km (28.6 mi) | 1 hr 1 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 187 km (116 mi) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 234 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 263 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Doñana National Park | 332 km (206 mi) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 334 km (207 mi) | 5 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 384 km (238 mi) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 391 km (243 mi) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 421 km (262 mi) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 626 km (389 mi) | 9 hr 39 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 Coria 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 |
| Monfragüe → Cabañeros | 141 km (87.7 mi) | 2 hr 32 min |
| Cabañeros → Sierra de Guadarrama | 160 km (99.5 mi) | 2 hr 48 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
Planning a trip from Coria
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Coria?
Monfragüe National Park. It is about 46 km (28.6 mi) from Coria, roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Coria?
Yes — Monfragüe National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Coria?
10 parks are within reach of Coria, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Coria?
For Monfragüe National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.