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. 

Puerto de Cienfuegos is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.674m (5,492ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of the province and autonomous community of Asturias and Leon province, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, in northern Spain.

Collado la Gitana is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.714m (5,623ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, in the region of Andalucia, southern Spain.

Mina de Ventana (Window Mine) is an old mine at an elevation of 1.699m (5,574ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Principado de Asturias and Castilla y León, in northern Spain.

Alto de la Magdalena is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.565m (5,134ft) above the sea level, located on the South of the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Talaia d'Albercutx is an old surveillance tower, built to spot pirates and corsairs, at an elevation of 355m (1,164ft) above sea level located in Mallorca, Spain. The drive up there can be a bit tricky, as the road is very narrow and not in great condition.

Coll de Mola is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.821m (5,974ft) above the sea level, located in the northwest of the comarca of Berguedà in Catalonia, Spain.

M541 is a very narrow mountain road located in the southwesternmost end of the Community of Madrid in Spain. The drive is pretty challenging and a paradise for bikers.

Montduver is a mountain peak at an elevation of 831m (2,726ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Safor in the Valencian Community, Spain.

Refugio Vivac Piedra Negra is a high mountain shelter at an elevation of 2.059m (6,755ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Almería, in the region of Andalucia, southern Spain.

Located in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, in northwestern Spain, Miradoiro do Limo is a natural viewpoint at an elevation of 373m (1,223ft) above the sea level.

Braña de Vega La Cueva is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.467m (4,812ft) above the sea level, located on the South of the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Túnel del Molinar is the name of a 3km long tunnel located in Albacete, in Castilla–La Mancha autonomous community of Spain.

La Negrita is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.223m (7,293ft) above the sea level, located in Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. 

Collado de los Cadavales is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.351m (4,432ft) above the sea level, located in the autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Pico Patana is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.526m (5,006ft) above the sea level, located in the autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Peñón del Toro is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.857m (6,092ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, in Andalusia, Spain.

Collado del Alamo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.729m (5,672ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, in the region of Andalucia, southern Spain.

Puig de Sant Salvador is a mountain peak at an elevation of 468m (1,535ft) above the sea level, located on the island of Mallorca, part of the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands.

Cueva del Agua ('Water Cave’) is a natural cave at an elevation of 1.748m (5,734ft) above the sea level, located in the municipality of Deifontes, in the province of Granada, autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain.

Puerto de Casillas is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.469m (4,819ft) located in Ávila, autonomous community Castile and León, in Spain.

CV-827 is the name of a pleasant ride located in the comarca of Vinalopó Mitjà, in the province of Alicante of the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain.

Alto del Mirlo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.767m (5,797ft) above the sea level, located in Ávila, in the autonomous community Castile and León, near the border of Madrid, in central Spain.

Lagu Terciellu is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.435m (4,708ft) above the sea level, located on the South of the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain. The climb is very demanding: 11.32% average gradient.

Alto de Despiernacaballos is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.580m (5,183ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Jaén, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain.

Escart is a mountain town at an elevation of 1.188m (3,897ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of the Pallars Sobirà, in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, in northern Spain.

Located in the comarca of Vinalopó Mitjà, in the province of Alicante of the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain, Carretera Agost is the name of a defiant road through the mountains with many deep drop offs.

Puerto del Portillo is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.250m (4,101ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Salamanca, Castile and León, in Spain.

Cueto Mirallo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.910m (6,266ft) above the sea level, located in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain.

Located in the province of Jaén, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain, JF-7038 is a very scenic road running through the Segura valley.

Sant Bartomeu de Dorve is a high mountain Romanesque parish church at an elevation of 1.393m (4,570ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of the Pallars Sobirà in Catalonia, northern Spain.

Alberg de Montfalcó is a mountain hut at an elevation of 785m (2,575ft) above the sea level, located in the Huesca region of La Ribagorza, in northern Spain.

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Congosto de Baldellou is a very scenic canyon located in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Paso del Reventon is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.041m (6,696ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Segovia province (in Castile and León region) and the Community of Madrid, in Spain.

Collado del Cabrito is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.876m (6,154ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain.

Estany de la Gola is a glacial lake at an elevation of 1.997m (6,551ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of the Pallars Sobirà, Province of Lleida, in the western part of the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

Venta del Chaleco is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.323m (4,340ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain.

El Maigmó is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.192m (3,910ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of L'Alcoià, in the province of Alicante, Spain.

Camí de la Cabroa is the name of a defiant wild cliff road located in the comarca of Noguera, in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, Spain.

Collado Chaquetas is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.801m (5,908ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, in the region of Andalucia, southern Spain.

Monte Faro is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.181m (3,874ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of Lugo and Pontevedra provinces, in Galicia, Spain.

Puerto de las Coberteras is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.254m (4,114ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Jaen in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain.

Desfiladero de la Estrechura is a very scenic canyon located in the autonomous community of Asturias, in Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Garganta del Rio Tajo is a scenic canyon located in the province of Guadalajara in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Pico Faeda is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.008m (6,587ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of León and Zamora provinces in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, in northern Spain.

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