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. 

Puerto de la Ragua is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.046m (6,712ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of Granada and Almería provinces, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in Spain.

Alto de Xorret de Catí is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.097m (3,599ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of L'Alcoià, in the province of Alicante, in the Valencia region of Spain.

Nestled in the southwestern corner of Europe, Spain's diverse terrain is etched with more than 1,800 rivers. Though many lie dormant for significant parts of the year, they've played their part in sculpting some of the country's most awe-inspiring canyons and gorges. These natural wonders are complemented by the roads that snake through them, offering travelers a ride like no other.

Laguna Negra de Urbión (Black Lagoon of Urbión) is a glacial lake situated at an elevation of 1,731m (5,679ft) above the sea level. It's located in the northern part of the province of Soria, within the autonomous community of Castile and León, in Spain. Many believe that the lagoon is haunted.

Located in the Province of Las Palmas, on the south of Gran Canaria island, in Spain, the picturesque GC-500 is a cliffside road with stunning coastal scenery.

Desfiladero de La Hermida is a gorge spanning the Cantabria and Asturias autonomous regions on Spain’s north coast. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

FV-30 is one of the most spectacular drives in the world. Located on the island of Fuerteventura, in Spain’s Canary Islands, the road will either delight or terrify

Roque de los Muchachos is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.423m (7,949ft) above the sea level, located on the island of La Palma on the Canary Islands in Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Picón Blanco is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.512m (4,960ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castile and León of Spain.

Collado de Errozate-Col d'Errozate is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 1.076m (3,530ft) above the sea level, located on the Spanish-French border.

Pico Agujas is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,101m (6,893ft) above sea level, located in the province of León, in the northwestern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León, in Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Located in Tenerife, on the Canary Islands of Spain, Calle Monroy is one of the steepest streets in the world with an average gradient of 28.1%.

Collada de Toses is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.800m (5,905 ft) above sea level, located in the province of Girona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia, in Spain.

Desfiladero de los Beyos is an amazing gorge located between the provinces of León in Castile and León and Asturias, in Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads in Spain.

Collado de Llesba is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,682m (5,518ft) above sea level, located in the west of the province of Cantabria, near Castile and León, in Spain.

Peña Escrita is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1,175m (3,854ft) above sea level, located in the province of Granada in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. The climb is simply terrible, featuring gradients going up to 27%.

Puerto de Izaña is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,263m (7,424ft) above sea level, located in Tenerife on the Canary Islands of Spain. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Los Machucos is a mountain pass at an elevation of 880m (2,887ft) above the sea level, located in the Autonomous Community of Cantabria, in Spain. It’s one of the steepest roads that a Spanish bike race has ever tackled, where you ride directly uphill over a huge rock. The climb is brutal, with gradients reaching up to 31%.

Túnel de la Engaña is a never-completed railway tunnel with a length of 6.9km (4.28 miles), located in the northern part of Spain. The tunnel was intended to connect the provinces of Burgos and Santander. After the collapse of some parts of the structure in 1999 and 2005, access to the tunnel is extremely dangerous

Boi-Taüll is a ski resort at an elevation of 2.055m (6,742ft) above the sea level, located in the heart of the Pyrenees, in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

Tunel Bielsa-Aragnouet is an international high mountain tunnel at an elevation of 1,820m (5,971ft) above sea level, located on the border of Spain and France.

Located in the Mediterranean coast in the province of Granada, in Andalusia, southern Spain, the A-4050 is one of the most scenic drives in the southern part of the country. Drive with care as this is a mountain road with hairpin curves. This is the old road from the coast to Granada city, locally named Carretera de la Cabra or The Goat's Path.

Base del Teide is a high mountain cable car base station at an elevation of 2.356m (7,729ft) above the sea level, located in Tenerife in the Canary Islands. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Peña Cabarga is a mountain pass at an elevation of 560m (1,837ft) above the sea level located in the Cantabria region on Spain’s north coast. It’s said to be one of the Spain's toughest cycling climbs.

Monestir de Montserrat is a Benedictine abbey at an elevation of 1.236m (4,055ft) above the sea level, located on the mountain of Montserrat, in Monistrol de Montserrat, in Catalonia, Spain.

Alto del Gamoniteiro is an isolated and remote high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.776m (5,826ft) above the sea level, located in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Coll d’Arca is a mountain pass at an elevation of 605m (1,984ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Baix Penedès, in the province of Tarragona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The climb is very steep, with sections up to 15%.

Known as Carretera de las Presas, the GC-605 is a wonderful and scenic dangerous mountain road located in the southwestern part of the island of Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands, Spain. The maximum slope is 10 %.

Pista de las Cutas is one of the most scenic drives in Spain. Located in the northwest of the Sobrarbe region, in Huesca province, Aragon, Spain, bordering France, the road offers spectacular views of Ordesa and Monte Perdido.

Located on the island of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands, the TF-12 road is, probably, one of the most enjoyable routes to cycle in the whole of Spain. This quiet highway cuts through the Anaga mountain range.

Peña de Francia is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.708m (5,603ft) above the sea level, located south of the city of Salamanca, in the Autonomous Region of Castile and León, Spain.

Port de Cantó is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.725m (5,659ft) above the sea level, located in the Pyrenees, a range of mountains in southwest Europe, in Alt Urgell zone, Catalonia, Spain.

A-7000 is an awe-inspiring drive through the mountains, located in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, in Southern Spain. The road features 2 pigtails, turns which loop over their own road, allowing the road to climb rapidly.

Puerto de Navafría is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.775m (5,823ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of Castile and Leon and Madrid, in central Spain.

Puerto de Santa Inés is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.755m (5,757ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Soria, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, in central Spain.

Port de Cabús is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.308m (7,572ft) above the sea level, located on the Andorran-Spanish border. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Port-Ainé is a ski resort at an elevation of 1.967m (6,453ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, in northern Spain.

Pantà de Cavallers is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 1.770m (5,807ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida, in Catalonia, Spain.

Mont Caro is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.447m (4,747ft) above the sea level, located in the the Ports de Tortosa-Beseit range, in Catalonia, Spain. The summit is heavily built and partly occupied by big buildings and huge antenna masts. The road to the summit is narrow and dangerous, especially in winters.

Pic Negre is an international high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.643m (8,671ft) above sea level, located on the Andorran-Spanish border. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Mirador de Ézaro is a mountain pass at an elevation of 268m (879ft) above the sea level, located in northwestern Spain in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia. It’s one of the steepest roads that a Spanish bike race has ever tackled where you directly ride against uphill over a huge rock.

Alto de Lubián is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.681m (5,515ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Zamora, Castile and León, in northern Spain.

Pico Tres Mares is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.139m (7,017ft) above the sea level, located on the border of the Autonomous Communities of Cantabria and Castile and León, in northern Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Navapelegrín is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.710m (5,610ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Segovia, in the Castilla-La Mancha Autonomous region of central Spain.

Castell d’Olerdola sits at an elevation of 314m (1,033ft) above the sea level, in the comarca of the Alt Penedès in Catalonia, Spain. The road to the castle is pretty steep, with sections up to 10%.

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