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 Sanlúcar de Barrameda — roughly 28 km (17.4 mi) out, about 42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sanlúcar de Barrameda | 28 km (17.4 mi) | 42 min |
| Almonte | 29.5 km (18.3 mi) | 43 min |
| Chipiona | 29.8 km (18.5 mi) | 44 min |
| Villamanrique de la Condesa | 32.2 km (20 mi) | 46 min |
| Trebujena | 32.2 km (20 mi) | 46 min |
| Mazagón | 32.8 km (20.4 mi) | 47 min |
| Hinojos | 34.2 km (21.2 mi) | 49 min |
| Pilas | 38.1 km (23.7 mi) | 53 min |
Where Doñana National Park sits
Official Doñana National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- 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, and the closest town of any size is Sanlúcar de Barrameda — about 42 min away.
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.