National parks near l'Alcora, Valencia
l'Alcora sits inside the Castelló de la Plana area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Castelló de la Plana for the full write-up.
Cabrera Archipelago National Park is the closest national park to l'Alcora, Valencia — 288 km (179 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 42 min behind the wheel.
Cabrera Archipelago, Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Tablas de Daimiel, Sierra de Guadarrama, and Cabañeros are better with a night booked nearby.
l'Alcora has a population of about 10,430.
Cabrera Archipelago
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Tablas de Daimiel
Sierra de Guadarrama
Cabañeros
National parks near l'Alcora
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 288 km (179 mi) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 290 km (180 mi) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 297 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 314 km (195 mi) | 5 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 330 km (205 mi) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 374 km (232 mi) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 414 km (258 mi) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 497 km (309 mi) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 520 km (323 mi) | 8 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 563 km (350 mi) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Cabrera Archipelago 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near l'Alcora 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 |
| Tablas de Daimiel → Sierra de Guadarrama | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
Planning a trip from l'Alcora
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 l'Alcora?
Cabrera Archipelago National Park. It is about 288 km (179 mi) from l'Alcora, roughly 4 hr 42 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from l'Alcora?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near l'Alcora?
10 parks are within reach of l'Alcora, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near l'Alcora?
For Cabrera Archipelago National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.