National parks near Sant Jordi, Valencia
Sant Jordi sits inside the Vinaròs area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Vinaròs for the full write-up.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is the closest national park to Sant Jordi, Valencia — 237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 56 min behind the wheel.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Cabrera Archipelago, Sierra de Guadarrama, and Tablas de Daimiel are better with a night booked nearby.
Sant Jordi has a population of about 637.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabrera Archipelago
Sierra de Guadarrama
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
National parks near Sant Jordi
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 241 km (150 mi) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 270 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 365 km (227 mi) | 5 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 373 km (232 mi) | 5 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 429 km (267 mi) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 481 km (299 mi) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 523 km (325 mi) | 8 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 546 km (339 mi) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 629 km (391 mi) | 9 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici 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 Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Sant Jordi 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici → Ordesa y Monte Perdido | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
Planning a trip from Sant Jordi
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 Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park guide
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sant Jordi?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 237 km (147 mi) from Sant Jordi, roughly 3 hr 56 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Sant Jordi?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Sant Jordi?
10 parks are within reach of Sant Jordi, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Sant Jordi?
For Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.