What are the most spectacular roads in Spain?

Tucked away on the Iberian Peninsula, in the southwestern part of Europe, the roads of Spain offer the best way to discover the country’s diverse topography that features mountain roads, even the highest paved road of Europe, as well as stunning coastal drives on the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.

The country is home to Pico del Veleta, the highest paved road of Europe. Ending at 3,369m (11,053ft) above sea level, it's one of the highest roads in Europe. At an altitude of around 3,000m, road conditions become significantly worse. For those seeking mountain roads, Alto de l’Angliru is the Ultimate Cycling Ascent in Asturias. Climbing up to 1.558m (5,111ft) above sea level, it’s one of the hardest and most epic climbs you can ride on two wheels.

If you’re up for a drive on scenic roads, Mallorca hosts 2 stunning drives: The sensational road to Formentor Lighthouse, and Sa Calobra, the Snake Road. Located on the island of Mallorca, in Spain, Sa Calobra Road is one of the most scenic drives in the world. Imagine dropping a long piece of wet spaghetti on the floor. The pattern it makes looks something like what the road looks. If you really want a challenge, try tackling it by bike. On the Canary Island,GC-200 is an exhilarating road with 365 curves and spectacular views. The road has it all, from hairpin bends to sheer cliff-edge drops. It's one of the best roads on the Canary Islands.

So, rev up your engines and let Spain's spectacular routes guide you through a journey of soulful discoveries and unforgettable vistas. You will discover many treasures created by skilled workers employed by construction firms with tradition in Spain. 

Portal de Picos is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.854m (6,082ft) above the sea level located in Northern Spain, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. At the summit there are several facilities and buildings.

Mirador del Gresolet is a high mountain natural lookout at an elevation of 1.575m (5,167ft) above the sea level, located in the Pre-Pyrenees, in the comarca of Berguedà, in Catalonia, northern Spain.

Pico de las Tres Güegas is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.240m (7,349ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Huesca, Aragón, in northeast Spain, near the French border. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Júcar cliff canyon is the name of a very challenging drive located in the Valencian Community of Spain. Be careful: this road is not for the sissies. One mistake can have consequences. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Foz de Biniés is the name of a very scenic canyon located in the province of Huesca, Aragon, in northern Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Pico del Buitre is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.926m (6,318ft) above the sea level, located in the Sierra de Javalambre, on the border of Aragon and Valencia, in Spain.

Hoz del Huécar Tourist Route is a very scenic drive located in Cuenca province, in the autonomous community of Castile–La Mancha, in central Spain.

Santa Bárbara is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.218m (7,276ft) above the sea level, located in southern Spain, in the province of Granada, Andalusia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Puig Neulós is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.251m (4,104ft) above the sea level, located between France and Spain. The average gradient is 10.55%.

Collet de la Gralla is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.961m (6,433ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Ripollès in the province of Girona, Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain, near the French border.

Sant Alís is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.676m (5,499ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of the Noguera in the province of Lleida, near to the border with Aragón, in Catalonia, northern Spain.

Puerto del Boyar is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.107m (3,631ft) above the sea level, located in the northeastern part of the province of Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in Spain.

Refugio Casetón de Ándara is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 1.720m (5,643ft) above the sea level, located in the Cantabrian Mountains, in the autonomous community of Cantabria, northern Spain. The route is not for the sissies and shouldn’t be attempted by novice drivers.

Pico de la Estrella is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.975m (6,479ft) above the sea level, located in Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.

Puigsou is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 989m (3,244ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Girona, Catalonia, northern Spain. It has been used by some of the world’s best cyclists as a test climb.

Alto de Cazorla is a mountain pass at an elevation of 930m (3,051ft) above the sea level located in the province of Jaén in Spain's autonomous community of Andalusia.

Refugio del Puntal is a private mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.242m (7,355ft) above the sea level, located in the region of Andalucia, in the province of Granada, in Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Refugi de Prat Aguiló "Cèsar August Torras" is a mountain hut at an elevation of 2.000m (6,561ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Cerdanya, Catalonia, in northern Spain near the French border.

Coll de Baretja is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.753m (5,751ft) above the sea level, located on the Spanish-French border.

Cuchillar del Zapatero is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.914m (6,279ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Avila, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, in north-central Spain.

Picón de Jérez is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.225m (7,299ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, in the region of Andalucia, southern Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Collada de Montaner is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.079m (6,820ft) above the sea level, located on the Spain-Andorra border. 

Puerto Collado is a mountain pass at an elevation of 914m (2,998ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Axarquía, and province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain.

Coll de Soller is a mountain pass at an elevation of 508m (1,666ft) above sea level, located on the island of Mallorca, in Spain. This hugely enjoyable and memorable road is a ‘must-climb’ for every cyclist visiting Mallorca.

Located in the Province of Zaragoza, in the community autonomous of Aragón, in Spain, the road through Mesa Canyon is a very scenic drive. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Port de la Creu de Perves is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.335m (4,379ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Alta Ribagorça, in the province of Lleida, in Catalonia, Spain.

Pico Javalambre is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.010m (6,594ft) above the sea level, located in the Sierra de Javalambre, on the border of Aragon and Valencia, in Spain.

Tuca Urmella is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.333m (7,654ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Ribagorza, province of Huesca, in Aragon, Spain. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Coll de Rates is a mountain peak at an elevation of 928m (3,044ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Marina Alta, a region in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community of Spain.

Coll Midós is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.193m (7,194ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Cerdanya, province of Lleida, Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain, near the French border. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Pitarque canyon road is a very scenic drive running through an incredible landscape located in the province of Teruel, Aragon, in eastern Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Laguna de Valdeazores is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.289m (4,229ft) above the sea level, located in Jaén, a province of southern Spain, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia.

Collado La Magdalena is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.183m (7,162ft) above the sea level, located in the Aragón Valley of north-eastern Spain. It's one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Carretera TV-7411 is a very scenic road located in the comarca of Ribera d'Ebre in southern Catalonia, near the Aragon region, in northern Spain.

Collada de Port Negre is an international high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.505m (8,218ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Spain and Andorra.

Mirador del Tapadero is a natural viewpoint at an elevation of 1.124m (3,687ft) above the sea level, located in Jaén, a province of southern Spain, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia.

Collado de Urdiceto is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.330m (7,644ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Ribagorza, province of Huesca, in northern Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Refugi de Saboredo is a high mountain refuge located in the province of Lleida, autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

Refugio de la Trapa is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 1.739m (5,705ft) above the sea level, located in Spain, in the north of Huesca province, in Aragon.

Coll del Torn is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.865m (6,118ft) above the sea level, located in the autonomous community of Catalonia, northeast Spain.

El Moixer is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.441m (4,727ft) above the sea level, located between France and Spain. The average gradient is 11.16%.

Sobrón Canyon road is a very scenic drive running through an incredible landscape, on the boundary between the Basque Country and the province of Burgos, an autonomous community of Castile and León, in northwestern Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Tuc de Saumet is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.609m (8,559ft) above the sea level, located in the Val d'Aran, a valley in the Pyrenees mountains in the northwestern part of the province of Lleida, in Catalonia, northern Spain. It's one of the highest roads of the country. 

Ibón de Truchas is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.146m (7,040ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain, near the French border.  

Valdesqui is a ski resort at an elevation of 1.877m (6,158ft) above the sea level, located in the Sierra de Guadarrama (mountain range of the Central System), on the edge of the Spanish provinces of Madrid and Segovia, in the central part of the country.

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