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National parks near Valdemorillo, Madrid

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

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is the closest national park to Valdemorillo, Madrid — 32.2 km (20 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 46 min behind the wheel.

Sierra de Guadarrama, Cabañeros, and Tablas de Daimiel make a full day trip — leave early. Monfragüe, Picos de Europa, and Sierra Nevada are better with a night booked nearby.

Valdemorillo has a population of about 11,045.

National parks near Valdemorillo

Parks ranked by distance from Valdemorillo
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park32.2 km (20 mi)46 minDoable as a day trip
Cabañeros National Park128 km (79.5 mi)2 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
Tablas de Daimiel National Park154 km (95.7 mi)2 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Monfragüe National Park182 km (113 mi)3 hr 8 minBest as a weekend
Picos de Europa National Park307 km (191 mi)4 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
Sierra Nevada National Park374 km (232 mi)5 hr 57 minBest as a weekend
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park419 km (261 mi)6 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park432 km (269 mi)6 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip
Doñana National Park443 km (275 mi)6 hr 58 minWorth a longer road trip
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park456 km (284 mi)7 hr 10 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 Valdemorillo 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 Valdemorillo
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 Valdemorillo

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 Valdemorillo?

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is about 32.2 km (20 mi) from Valdemorillo, roughly 46 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Valdemorillo?

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

How many national parks are near Valdemorillo?

10 parks are within reach of Valdemorillo, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

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

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.