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National parks · 17 parks

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Spain has 17 national parks covering about 4,814 km² in total. The largest is Cabrera National Park (908 km²); the oldest, Picos de Europa National Park, dates from 1918.

Cabrera National Park Cabrera National Park908 km² · since 1991 Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park859 km² · since 1999 Picos de Europa National Park Picos de Europa National Park661 km² · since 1918 Doñana National Park Doñana National Park533 km² · since 1969 Cabañeros National Park Cabañeros National Park409 km² · since 1995 Guadarrama National Park Guadarrama National Park340 km² · since 2013 Sierra de las Nieves National Park Sierra de las Nieves National Park230 km² · since 1989 Teide National Park Teide National Park188 km² · since 1954 Monfragüe National Park Monfragüe National Park179 km² · since 2007 Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park156 km² · since 1918 Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park139 km² · since 1955 Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park85 km² · since 2002 Timanfaya National Park Timanfaya National Park51 km² · since 1974 Garajonay National Park Garajonay National Park37 km² · since 1981 Tablas de Daimiel National Park Tablas de Daimiel National Park30 km² · since 1973 Caldera de Taburiente National Park Caldera de Taburiente National Park4.7 km² · since 1954 Cíes Islands Cíes Islands4.5 km² · since 2004

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National parks in Spain at a glance

Spain has 17 national parks covering about 4,814 km² — roughly 0.95% of the country's 505,370 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 50% of that area.

Largest national parks

  1. Cabrera National Park — 908 km², since 1991
  2. Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park — 859 km², since 1999
  3. Picos de Europa National Park — 661 km², since 1918
  4. Doñana National Park — 533 km², since 1969
  5. Cabañeros National Park — 409 km², since 1995

Oldest national parks

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Frequently asked questions

How many national parks are there in Spain?

Spain has 17 national parks covering about 4,814 km² in total. The largest is Cabrera National Park (908 km²); the oldest, Picos de Europa National Park, dates from 1918.

What are the largest national parks in Spain?

Cabrera National Park (908 km²), Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park (859 km²), Picos de Europa National Park (661 km²), Doñana National Park (533 km²) and Cabañeros National Park (409 km²).

How much of Spain is national park?

About 0.95% of the country — 4,814 km² of national parks out of 505,370 km² in total.

What is the oldest national park in Spain?

Picos de Europa National Park, established in 1918, followed by Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park (1918), Teide National Park (1954) and Caldera de Taburiente National Park (1954).