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. 

Cim Fontcalda is a mountain pass at an elevation of 488m (1,601ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Tarragona, southern Catalonia, in northern Spain.

Collada del Sarset is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.126m (6,975ft) above the sea level, located on the Andorra (Sant Julià de Lòria) and Spain (Lleida) border.

Port de Filià is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.404m (7,887ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida, in Catalonia, Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Estany de Sallente is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 1.765m (5,790ft) above the sea level, located in La Vall Fosca, in Lleida, Spain.

Muntanya dels Estanyets is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.334m (7,657ft) above the sea level located in Catalonia, in northern Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Carretera CV-200 is a very challenging road located in eastern Spain, in the province of Castellón, part of the autonomous community of Valencia.

Collet de Les Barraques is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.900m (6,233ft) above the sea level, located in Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located in the Valencian Community, the CV-794 road is said to be one of the most beautiful drives in the country. It is very busy by motorists on weekends, as it has some curves without excessive traffic.

Located in the province of Huesca, Aragon, in northern Spain, Congosto de Obarra is a narrow canyon formed by the Isabena River. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Refugio Ventura is an abandoned mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.105m (6,906ft) above the sea level, located in Granada province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Ibon de Asnos is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.135m (7,004ft) above the sea level, located in the heart of the Pyrenees, in northeastern Spain in the province of Huesca. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Puerto de la Bobia is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.103m (3,618ft) above the sea level, located  in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. The climb is brutal, with sections up to 20%.

Cruz de Barreiros is a mountain pass at an elevation of 889m (2,916ft) above the sea level, located in the Galician province of Lugo, in Spain.

Puerto El Madroño is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.063m (3,487ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain.

Alto de Barajas is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.764m (5,787ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain.

Located in the county of Ribagorza, in the province of Huesca, Aragon, in northern Spain, Congosto de Ventamillo is a limestone canyon. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Alto El Rey is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.858m (6,095ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.

El Travieso is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.858m (6,095ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain.

Refugi Malniu is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 2.131m (6,991ft) above the sea level, located in the Catalan comarca of Cerdanya, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, northern Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Les Marmotes is a chairlift at an elevation of 2.502m (8,208ft) above the sea level, located in the heart of the Pyrenees, in the province of Girona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Ruta Jubierre is a very scenic offroad experience in the Monegros comarca province of Huesca, Aragon, in northeastern Spain.

Pista de la Estiva is the name of a stunning drive through the mountains, in Aragon, an autonomous community of Spain. It’s a great drive with exceptional views.

Nuevo Mundo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.115m (6,938ft) above the sea level, located in Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Reajo Capon is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.088m (6,850ft) above the sea level, located in the autonomous community of Madrid in central Spain. 

Punta Malacara is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.137m (7,011ft) above the sea level, located in the heart of the Pyrenees, in northeastern Spain in the province of Huesca. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Estany Negre is a high mountain glacial lake at an elevation of 2.323m (7,621ft) above the sea level, located in the heart of the Pyrenees, in the comarca of the Pallars Sobirà in Catalonia, Spain. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Refugio de Labasar is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 1.949m (6,394ft) above the sea level, located in the Sobrarbe comarca, province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain.

Congosto de Jánovas is the name of a very scenic canyon located in the province of Huesca, Sobrarbe comarca, in Aragon, an autonomous community of Spain.

Alto de la Cruz is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.475m (4,839ft) above the sea level, located in the province of León, Community of Castile and León, Spain.

Puerto de San Rafael is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.560m (5,118ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Teruel, Aragon, Spain.

Carretera A-1604 is a very exciting road in the province of Huesca, Aragon, in Spain. The road is very scenic running along the Guarga River.

Valdezcaray is a ski resort at an elevation of 1.553m (5,095ft) above the sea level, located in the southwest La Rioja, an autonomous region of northern Spain. The maximum slope is 14 %.

Pic de Monturull is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.228m (7,309ft) above the sea level, located on the Spain-Andorra border. It’sone of the highest roads of the country.

Pic de l’Aliga is a mountain peak at an elevation of 460m (1,509ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Alt Penedes and Garraf comarcas, in the province of Barcelona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

Pico Cervín is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.620m (5,314ft) above the sea level, located in the county of Ribagorza, in the province of Huesca, in Aragon, Spain.

Coll Tancalaporta is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.106m (6,909ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Refugi Claus is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.031m (6,663ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Girona, Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain, near the French border.

Tossal d'Engrilló is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.072m (3,517ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Terra Alta, in the province of Tarragona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

Portarró d'Espot is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.430m (7,972ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida, in the autonomous community of Catalonia, northern Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Collado de la Quesera is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.745m (5,725ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.

Collado de las Yeguas is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.859m (9,379ft) above the sea level, located in the region of Andalusia, province of Granada, in Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Pico de Turbón is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.052m (6,732ft) above the sea level, located in the county of Ribagorza, in the province of Huesca, in Aragon, Spain.

Alto de la Tornería is a mountain pass at an elevation of 469m (1,538ft) above the sea level, located in the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain. With very dangerous curves, this route offers some amazing scenery in un-spoilt countryside and is well worth doing.

Montcaubó is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.293m (7,522ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of the Pallars Sobirà in Catalonia, Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Canchal Negro is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.268m (7,440ft) above the sea level, located in the south of Salamanca province in Castilla y León, Spain. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

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