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. 

Walking holidays are perhaps the oldest type of holiday known to mankind, historically most commonly undertaken by pilgrims who would go on long journeys for religious motives. Today, however, even with the modern travelling options available, walking holidays are still a popular choice for thousands of people across the globe, coming from a variety of ages, backgrounds and fitness levels. Here’s everything you need to know:

Alto de San Isidro is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.523m (4,996ft) above the sea level, located on the Asturias and Castile and Leon border, in northern Spain. The climb is pretty steep, with sections up to 11.4%.

Collado Zamora is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.446m (4,744ft) above the sea level, located in Jaén, a province of southern Spain, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia.

Carretera CV700 is a challenging mountain road located in the Valencian Community, Spain. The road is asphalted. It’s 66.9 km long and links the towns of El Verger (on the AP-7 highway) and Bocairent, on the CV-81 road.

Hoz del Júcar is the name of a very scenic drive running through an incredible landscape located in Albacete province, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Castile–La Mancha, in central Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Congosto de Olvena is the name of a very scenic drive running through an incredible landscape located in Huesca province, in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Mirador d’Arànser, also known as Mirador de Aransa, is a natural viewpoint at an elevation of 2.143m (7,030ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca Alt Urgell, Lleida, Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain, near the French border. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Morrón del Hornillo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.378m (7,801ft) 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.

Alto de la Nava is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.963m (6,440ft) above the sea level, located in the autonomous community of Madrid in central Spain.

Carretera TV-2443 is a very scenic road located in the comarca of the Alt Camp in southern Catalonia, northern Spain.

Punta Acuta is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.231m (7,319ft) above the sea level located in the northwest of the Sobrarbe region, in Huesca province, Aragon, Spain, bordering France. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Tartalés Canyon Road is a very scenic drive running through an incredible landscape located in the province of Burgos in the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Estany de Filià is a glacial lake located in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The road to the lake ends at 2.050m (6,725ft) above the sea level.

Pico Papeles is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.353m (7,719ft) above the sea level, located in Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in Southern Spain. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Esplugafreda-Claramunt is a high mountain road located  in Catalonia, Spain, in the comarca of the Pallars Jussà.

El Yelmo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.785m (5,856ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Jaén, Andalusia, in Spain.

Las Banderillas is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.876m (6,154ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Jaén, in Andalusia, Spain.

Coll de Pradell is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.135m (7,004ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Monte Roldan is a mountain peak at an elevation of 468m (1,535ft) above the sea level, located in the Murcia region of southeast Spain. The road offers stunning views of the Mediterranean coastline of Murcia.

Ibón de Piedrafita is an Alpine lake at an elevation of 1.622m (5,321ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain.

Puerto de los Pilones is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.784m (5,853ft) above the sea level, located in the heart of Spain’s Malaga province.

Montau is a mountain peak at an elevation of 654m (2,145ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Garraf, in the province of Barcelona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The summit offers stunning views.

Cap de la Fesa is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.356m (7,729ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Alt Urgell, Lleida, Catalonia, in northern Spain, near the French border. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Las Cometas is a mountain peak at an elevation of 2.291m (7,516ft) above the sea level, located in Aragon in the province of Huesca, in Spain. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Coll d’Honor is a mountain pass at an elevation of 565m (1,853ft) above the sea level, located on the northern part of the island of Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands, Spain.

Tuc de Baciver is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.343m (7,687ft) above the sea level, located in Lleida, Catalonia, in northern Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Peña Telera is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.791m (5,875ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Huesca, Aragon, in northeastern Spain close to the border with France.

Cerro del Gargantón is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.789m (5,869ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Castile and León and Community of Madrid, in Spain.

Located on the northeast coast of Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands of Spain, FV-1A is the name of a stunning road through Dunas de Corralejo, a massive expanse of golden sand dunes near sprawling beaches.

Playa de Argaga is a black volcanic sand and pebble beach located in the western part of the island La Gomera, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife of the Canary Islands, Spain. Be aware of falling rocks.

Pico del Nevero is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.211m (7,257ft) above the sea level, located in Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Montanha deth Dossau is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.515m (8,251ft) above the sea level, located in Aran, Catalonia, Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Tossal dels Altars is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.488m (8,162ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida in the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Mirador de los Valles is a chairlift and a natural lookout at an elevation of 2.208m (7,244ft) above the sea level, located in northeastern Spain in the province of Huesca. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Pla de la Feixa is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of 2.212m (7,257ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Cerdanya, province of Girona, Catalonia, north-eastern Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Located on the island of La Palma, in Spain’s Canary Islands, the LP-301 is a very scenic drive that enables you to admire the scenic diversity of the island.

Cap de la Peulla is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.322m (7,618ft) 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. 

Castillo de Montalbán is a castle built in the XII century, located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.

Cerrillo Redondo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.628m (8,622ft) 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.

Mallorca, also known as Majorca, is a beautiful island located in the Mediterranean Sea and is the largest of the Balearic Islands Archipelago. Known for its stunning beaches, delicious cuisine, and vibrant nightlife, Mallorca is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world.

Canelles Reservoir Access Road is a scary road located along the border of the province of Huesca, Aragon and the province of Lleida, Catalonia, in northern Spain. The drive will confirm if you are definitely scared of heights.

Punta d’Icún is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.069m (6,788ft) above the sea level, located in northeastern Spain close to the border with France, in the province of Huesca, Aragon.

Morra del Buitre is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.032m (6,666ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, in Andalusia, Spain.

The Muro de Arraiz is a brutal climb located in Bilbao, Basque Country, in northern Spain, with some parts up to 20%.

Puerto de Mijares is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.575m (5,167ft) above the sea level, located in the south of the province of Ávila, in Castile and León autonomous community, in north-western Spain.

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