National parks near San Adrián, Navarre
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the closest national park to San Adrián, Navarre — 167 km (104 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 55 min behind the wheel.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido makes a full day trip — leave early. Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Sierra de Guadarrama, and Picos de Europa are better with a night booked nearby.
San Adrián has a population of about 6,076.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Sierra de Guadarrama
Picos de Europa
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
National parks near San Adrián
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 167 km (104 mi) | 2 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 240 km (149 mi) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 242 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 257 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 383 km (238 mi) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 391 km (243 mi) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 441 km (274 mi) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 543 km (337 mi) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 575 km (357 mi) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 582 km (362 mi) | 9 hr | 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 San Adrián 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 |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Picos de Europa | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 32 min |
Planning a trip from San Adrián
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 San Adrián?
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. It is about 167 km (104 mi) from San Adrián, roughly 2 hr 55 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from San Adrián?
Yes — Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near San Adrián?
10 parks are within reach of San Adrián, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near San Adrián?
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.