National parks near Iturmendi, Navarre
Iturmendi sits inside the Altsasu area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Altsasu for the full write-up.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the closest national park to Iturmendi, Navarre — 179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 5 min behind the wheel.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Picos de Europa, Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, and Sierra de Guadarrama are better with a night booked nearby.
Iturmendi has a population of about 384.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Picos de Europa
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Sierra de Guadarrama
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
National parks near Iturmendi
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 179 km (111 mi) | 3 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 225 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 255 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 281 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 436 km (271 mi) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 436 km (271 mi) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 471 km (292 mi) | 7 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 560 km (348 mi) | 8 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 595 km (369 mi) | 9 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 640 km (398 mi) | 9 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido 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 Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Iturmendi 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido → Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
| Picos de Europa → Sierra de Guadarrama | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 32 min |
Planning a trip from Iturmendi
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 Iturmendi?
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. It is about 179 km (111 mi) from Iturmendi, roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Iturmendi?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Iturmendi?
10 parks are within reach of Iturmendi, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Iturmendi?
For Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.