National parks near Lozoya, Madrid
Lozoya 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 Lozoya, Madrid — 24.6 km (15.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 38 min behind the wheel.
Sierra de Guadarrama is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Cabañeros, Tablas de Daimiel, Monfragüe, Picos de Europa, and Ordesa y Monte Perdido are better with a night booked nearby.
Lozoya has a population of about 568.
National parks near Lozoya
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 24.6 km (15.3 mi) | 38 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Cabañeros National Park | 183 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 200 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monfragüe National Park | 226 km (141 mi) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 265 km (165 mi) | 4 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 372 km (231 mi) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 420 km (261 mi) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 435 km (270 mi) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 456 km (283 mi) | 7 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 486 km (302 mi) | 7 hr 36 min | Worth 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 Lozoya 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 |
| Cabañeros → Monfragüe | 141 km (87.7 mi) | 2 hr 32 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Cabañeros | 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 Lozoya
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.
Other towns in Provincia de Madrid
- Madrid
- Alcalá de Henares
- Valdemoro
- Collado-Villalba
- Aranjuez
- Villa del Prado
- San Martín de Valdeiglesias
- Ciudad Lineal
- Móstoles
- Fuenlabrada
- Leganés
- Getafe
- Alcorcón
- Chamartín
- Torrejón de Ardoz
- Alcobendas
- Parla
- Las Rozas de Madrid
- Pozuelo de Alarcón
- Coslada
- San Sebastián de los Reyes
- Rivas-Vaciamadrid
- Majadahonda
- Boadilla del Monte
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lozoya?
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 24.6 km (15.3 mi) from Lozoya, roughly 38 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Lozoya?
Yes — Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Lozoya?
10 parks are within reach of Lozoya, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Lozoya?
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.