Cabrera Archipelago National Park: planning guide
Ten small islands south of Mallorca in the Balearic Sea. Remote, mostly boat access, and strict limits on visitors.
Cabrera Archipelago National Park is in Balearic Islands, Spain. The nearest town is Colònia de Sant Jordi — roughly 19 km (11.8 mi) out, about 32 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May, June, September, and early October. Shoulder season: April and late October.
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.
Full seasonal breakdown for Cabrera Archipelago National Park
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Colònia de Sant Jordi | 19 km (11.8 mi) | 32 min |
| Ses Salines | 22.7 km (14.1 mi) | 36 min |
| Santanyí | 27.5 km (17.1 mi) | 41 min |
| Campos | 31.8 km (19.8 mi) | 46 min |
| Cala d'Or | 35.3 km (21.9 mi) | 50 min |
| Calonge | 35.4 km (22 mi) | 50 min |
| Llucmajor | 38.2 km (23.8 mi) | 53 min |
| Felanitx | 39.4 km (24.5 mi) | 54 min |
Where Cabrera Archipelago National Park sits
Official Cabrera Archipelago National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park
Pyrenees lakes and granite peaks in Catalonia’s only national park. Long day hikes and refuges in alpine meadow country.
- Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park
A deep Pyrenees canyon and high limestone massif in Aragón. Ordesa Valley trails and Monte Perdido’s alpine country.
- Asinara National Park
Former prison island off northwest Sardinia, now white donkeys and empty coves.
- Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park
Sardinia’s highest massif and the cliffs of the Gulf of Orosei.
Common questions
Where is Cabrera Archipelago National Park?
Cabrera Archipelago National Park sits in Balearic Islands, Spain, and the closest town of any size is Colònia de Sant Jordi — about 32 min away.
When is the best time to visit Cabrera Archipelago National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.