National parks in Madrid
Madrid has 1 national park: Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.
Best time to visit Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. Getting to Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.
National parks in Madrid
- Sierra de Guadarrama National Park
Granite peaks and pine forest north of Madrid. Day hikes from the capital to Peñalara and high moorland.
Other parks within reach of Madrid
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 47.3 km (29.4 mi) | 1 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 131 km (81.4 mi) | 2 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 140 km (87.2 mi) | 2 hr 31 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 207 km (129 mi) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 324 km (201 mi) | 5 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 359 km (223 mi) | 5 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 402 km (250 mi) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 430 km (267 mi) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Doñana National Park | 450 km (280 mi) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 459 km (285 mi) | 7 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
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Common questions
How many national parks are in Madrid?
1: Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.
What is the closest national park to Madrid?
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, roughly 47.3 km (29.4 mi) out and about 1 hr 3 min of driving from the centre of Madrid.