Self-guided walking holidays in Spain

Spain is rightly regarded as one of Europe’s premier hiking destinations. Few countries can match its perfect hiking conditions of good weather, beautiful landscapes and well-marked trails. Spain’s credentials are no secret to the avid hiker, being home to perhaps the most famous pilgrimage path of all, the Camino de Santiago. But there is so much more to hiking in Spain than the Camino.

Spain is a country that is truly continental in its variety and diversity of landscapes. From the rugged mountains of the Picos de Europa in the north to the quiet valleys of Andalucía in the south and from the rural landscapes of the Mallorca to the glittering collection of World Heritage Cities and atmospheric medieval towns. A country of contrasts, with a wealth of native and unique flora and fauna, Spain is full of surprises. In fact, Spain’s greatest natural wonders are not in mainland Europe at all: the Canary Islands suffer from an image of mass tourism, but contain thrilling and at times incredible volcanic scenery, not to be missed by any serious walker. Tenerife alone offers a staggering variety of landscapes (including Spain’s highest peak), while nearby La Gomera is the greenest of the islands and a botanical paradise.

With a choice of mountain hikes, coastal routes or quiet rural landscapes and valleys, walking holidays in Spain really can be for everyone. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for hiking in most of Spain, when the weather generally isn’t too hot or too cold, although winter is the best time for hiking in the Canary Islands.

All of our walking holidays in Spain include hand-picked accommodation, luggage transportation, detailed route notes, maps and GPS tracks.


 

Cabo de Gata Natural Park

The ideal winter walking destination in the land of the Spaghetti Westerns
8 days
Moderate to Challenging

Camino del Norte

Walk the coastline and mountains of the Basque country from San Sebastián to Bilbao
7 days
Moderate to Challenging

Camiño dos Faros: The Lighthouse Way

Spectacular trail along Galicia's "Coast of Death".
8 days, 11 days
Moderate

Camino Primitivo

The original Camino trail from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela
18 days
Moderate to Challenging

Hiking in Mallorca

Hike among rugged mountains and rural tranquility in the Serra de Tramuntana
6 days
Moderate

Hiking in the Pyrenees

Mountain trails and Romanesque heritage in the Vall de Boí and Aigüestortes National Park
5 days, 8 days
Moderate

Hiking on Gran Canaria

Discover Gran Canaria’s rugged and beautiful mountainous interior
8 days
Moderate to Challenging

Hiking on La Gomera

A botanical paradise with a myriad of stunning hiking trails
8 days
Moderate to Challenging

Hiking the Picos de Europa

Choice of easy or challenging walks in one of Europe’s finest hiking destinations
8 days
Moderate

Mallorca: The GR221

Walk the famous Dry Stone Route (Ruta de Pedra en Sec) from Port d’Alcúdia to Port d'Andratx.
9 days
Moderate to Challenging

Tenerife: hike & drive

Stay in historic hotels in lovely colonial villages and walk Tenerife's best hiking routes
8 days
Moderate

The Alpujarras and Granada

Year-round walking in Andalucía's Sierra Nevada mountains
8 days
Moderate

The Sierra de Grazalema

Walking Andalucía's 'green oasis' from Grazalema to Ronda
8 days
Moderate

Trekking in Tenerife: South to North

Discover an island of stunning volcanic beauty .
8 days
Moderate