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National parks near Becerril de la Sierra, Madrid

Becerril de la Sierra sits inside the Collado-Villalba area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Collado-Villalba for the full write-up.

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Becerril de la Sierra, Madrid — 7.4 km (4.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 12 min behind the wheel.

Sierra de Guadarrama is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Cabañeros makes a full day trip — leave early. Tablas de Daimiel, Monfragüe, and Picos de Europa are better with a night booked nearby.

Becerril de la Sierra has a population of about 6,267.

National parks near Becerril de la Sierra

Parks ranked by distance from Becerril de la Sierra
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park7.4 km (4.6 mi)12 minRight on your doorstep
Cabañeros National Park153 km (95 mi)2 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
Tablas de Daimiel National Park176 km (110 mi)3 hr 3 minBest as a weekend
Monfragüe National Park199 km (123 mi)3 hr 22 minBest as a weekend
Picos de Europa National Park285 km (177 mi)4 hr 38 minBest as a weekend
Sierra Nevada National Park396 km (246 mi)6 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park400 km (249 mi)6 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park451 km (280 mi)7 hr 5 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park457 km (284 mi)7 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park462 km (287 mi)7 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Sierra de Guadarrama 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 Sierra de Guadarrama National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Becerril de la Sierra 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 Becerril de la Sierra
PairApartEstimated drive
Cabañeros → Tablas de Daimiel75.8 km (47.1 mi)1 hr 33 min
Cabañeros → Monfragüe141 km (87.7 mi)2 hr 32 min
Sierra de Guadarrama → Cabañeros160 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 Becerril de la Sierra

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 Sierra de Guadarrama National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Becerril de la Sierra?

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 7.4 km (4.6 mi) from Becerril de la Sierra, roughly 12 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Becerril de la Sierra?

Yes — Sierra de Guadarrama National Park and Cabañeros National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Becerril de la Sierra?

10 parks are within reach of Becerril de la Sierra, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Becerril de la Sierra?

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