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. It features mountain roads, even the highest paved road in 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 in the European continent. 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 two stunning drives: the sensational road to Formentor Lighthouse and Sa Calobra, the Snake Road. Located on the island of Mallorca, 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 Islands, 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 %.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cañón del Rio Guatizalema is a very scenic drive running through an incredible landscape located in Huesca province, in the Spanish autonomous community of Aragón. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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