Doñana National Park: planning guide
Coastal marshes, dunes, and lagoons at the mouth of the Guadalquivir in Andalusia. Flamingos, Iberian lynx, and major bird migration stopovers.
Doñana National Park is in Andalusia, Spain. The nearest town is Almonte — roughly 29.5 km (18.3 mi) out, about 43 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.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Almonte | 29.5 km (18.3 mi) | 43 min |
| Bollullos par del Condado | 38.1 km (23.7 mi) | 53 min |
| Lebrija | 38.8 km (24.1 mi) | 53 min |
| La Palma del Condado | 43.2 km (26.8 mi) | 58 min |
| Jerez de la Frontera | 47.6 km (29.6 mi) | 1 hr 3 min |
| Huelva | 49 km (30.4 mi) | 1 hr 4 min |
| Las Cabezas de San Juan | 49.8 km (31 mi) | 1 hr 5 min |
| El Puerto de Santa María | 51 km (31.7 mi) | 1 hr 7 min |
Where Doñana National Park sits
Official Doñana National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Doñana National Park
Doñana National Park sits close enough to Sierra de las Nieves National Park, Sierra Nevada National Park, Monfragüe National Park, and Cabañeros National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 138 km (85.8 mi) | 2 hr 29 min |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 289 km (180 mi) | 4 hr 42 min |
| Monfragüe National Park | 319 km (198 mi) | 5 hr 8 min |
| Cabañeros National Park | 319 km (198 mi) | 5 hr 9 min |
Parks close by
- Sierra de las Nieves National Park
White villages and rugged karst above the Costa del Sol in Málaga. Deep gorges, Spanish fir, and the Pinsapo de las Escaleretas.
- Sierra Nevada National Park
The highest mountains in mainland Spain above Granada. Ski resort, Mulhacén summit hikes, and Mediterranean views.
- Monfragüe National Park
Cliffs and dehesa above the Tajo River in Extremadura. One of Europe’s best raptor-watching parks — vultures, eagles, and black storks.
- Cabañeros National Park
Mediterranean forest and dehesa in the Montes de Toledo. Iberian lynx country, open oak woodland, and quiet Extremadura border hills.
Common questions
Where is Doñana National Park?
Doñana National Park sits in Andalusia, Spain. Almonte, about 29.5 km (18.3 mi) away — roughly 43 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Doñana National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.