Getting to Sierra de Guadarrama National Park
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park sits in Madrid / Castile and León, Spain, with Collado-Villalba the nearest town of any size — about 16.6 km (10.3 mi) out, or roughly 28 min of driving.
Drive times from Sierra de Guadarrama National Park
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park sits close enough to Cabañeros National Park, Tablas de Daimiel National Park, Monfragüe National Park, and Picos de Europa National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cabañeros National Park | 160 km (99.5 mi) | 2 hr 48 min |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
| Monfragüe National Park | 203 km (126 mi) | 3 hr 26 min |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 32 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Collado-Villalba | 16.6 km (10.3 mi) | 28 min |
| Madrid | 47.2 km (29.3 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| San Martín de Valdeiglesias | 58.5 km (36.4 mi) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Alcalá de Henares | 62.4 km (38.7 mi) | 1 hr 19 min |
| Villa del Prado | 62.4 km (38.8 mi) | 1 hr 19 min |
| Valdemoro | 70.7 km (44 mi) | 1 hr 28 min |
| Aranjuez | 89.6 km (55.7 mi) | 1 hr 46 min |
How to read these numbers
Distances are straight-line between the town and the park centre. Drive estimates add a road factor and an average speed, which is close enough for planning but wrong wherever mountains, ferries, or seasonal closures are involved.
Inside a large park, getting from the entrance to the part you came to see can add another hour or more.
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Common questions
What is the closest town to Sierra de Guadarrama National Park?
Collado-Villalba, about 16.6 km (10.3 mi) away — roughly 28 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting Sierra de Guadarrama National Park?
The practical bases are Collado-Villalba, Madrid, and San Martín de Valdeiglesias — all within a reasonable drive of the park.