Roads of Spain

Spain, with its rich tapestry of history, culture, and landscapes, is not just a country to be visited; it's a country to be experienced on the open road. From the buzzing plazas of Madrid to the serene villages of Andalusia, every corner of Spain hides a story waiting to be discovered.

Imagine steering through Sa Calobra Road in Mallorca, often likened to a wet strand of spaghetti dropped on the floor. With its twists, turns, and unparalleled views, it’s a marvel of engineering set amidst nature's grandeur. Then there's the ascent to Pico del Veleta, a journey that doesn’t just climb mountains but touches the sky, making it Europe’s highest paved road.

Drive further and let the road to Formentor Lighthouse in Mallorca mesmerize you with its coastal charms. Each turn is a portrait of the sea meeting the land in a passionate embrace. Meanwhile, the adrenaline junkies might find their calling in Alto de l’Angliru, nestled in Asturias. This challenging ascent has been the playground for many cycling legends, testing their mettle against its grueling gradient.

For a more rhythmic experience, embark on GC-200 Road, a symphony of 365 curves, each echoing a day of the year. As you navigate this sinuous stretch, it offers panoramas that seem painted by the gods themselves.

As you cruise these Spanish roads, each kilometer unravels a tale, a flavor, or a melody of this vibrant land. So, rev up your engines and let Spain's spectacular routes guide you through a journey of soulful discoveries and unforgettable vistas.

Mirador de Juan León is a high mountain natural viewing point at an elevation of 1.733m (5,685ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Jaén, in Andalusia, Spain.

Mirador Del Rio is a very scenic viewpoint at an elevation of 473m (1,551ft) above the sea level, located in the northernmost part of the Canarian island of Lanzarote. It’s a fabulous cliff top road affording panoramic views.

Mines de Liat is an abandoned mine located in the Val de Toran, in Val d'Aran, a valley in the Pyrenees mountains in the northwestern part of the province of Lleida, in Catalonia, northern Spain.

Winston Churchill Avenue is one of the busiest roads in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The avenue cuts directly across the runway of the Gibraltar airport.

GIP-6041 is one of the most scenic roads on the Catalan Costa Brava, in Spain. The road inland offers lovely views of the region.

Puerto de Ventana is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.587m (5,206ft) above the sea level, located in the Cordillera Cantábrica, a mountain range in northern Spain.

Tossa del Pas dels Lladres is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.621m (8,599ft) in the Pyrenees, on the French-Spanish border. It’sone of the highest roads of the country.

Col du Portillon/Coll de Portilló is an international  high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.293m (4,242ft) above the sea level, located in the Pyrenees, a mountain range on the border between France and Spain.

Lagunas de Neila is a high mountain glacial lake at an elevation of 1.873m (6,145ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, in north-central Spain. The climb is very steep, with sections up to 17%.

Pic d'Espadà is a mountain pass at an elevation of 915m (3,001ft) above the sea level, located in eastern Spain, in the province of Castellón, part of the autonomous community of Valencia.

Puerto del Escudo is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.011m (3,317ft) above the sea level, located in the valley of Luena, between Cantabria and Castile, in Spain. It has several parts of double-digit gradients.

Corral del Niño is high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.305m (7,562ft) above the sea level, located in Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of Spain.

Puerto del Connio is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.315m (4,314ft) above the sea level, located in Fuentes del Narcea, in the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Located on the border of Spain and Portugal, Vado del Río Eljas is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Pico del Lobo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.242m (7,355ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Castile and León and Castile-La Mancha, in north-central Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Puerto de Cotefablo is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.423m (4,668ft) above the sea level, located in northeastern Spain in the province of Huesca, near the Pyrenees and the border with France

Puerto de la Morcuera is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.796m (5,892ft) above the sea level, located in the northern area of the autonomous Community of Madrid, in central Spain.

Montaña Rajada is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.463m (8,080ft) above the sea level, located in Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of Spain.

Puente del Embalse de la Peña is an iron bridge located in the autonomous community of Aragon in Spain. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Refugio Poqueira is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.501m (8,205ft) 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 de Larrau is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.615m (5,298ft) above the sea level, on the French-Spanish border in the western Pyrenees.

Carretera Puente de Montañana-Alsamora is a very scenic drive located on the border of Aragón and Catalonia, in northern Spain. It’s a balcony road running along the river Noguera Ribagorçana. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Puerto de Los Cotos is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.830m (6,003ft) above the sea level, located in the mountain range of Guadarrama, on the border of Castile Leon and Madrid, Spain.

Alto de la Marta is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.105m (3,625ft) above the sea level, located in northwestern Asturias, Spain. The steep road includes 15% and 18% sections.

Santuari de la Mare de Déu del Mont is a mountain sanctuary at an elevation of 1.123m (3,684ft) above the sea level, located in the Alta Garrotxa natural region, in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It’s one of the toughest climbs of the area. Gradients in the last 2.5km hit an average of 9.2% with pitches up to 14%.

Alto de la Cruz de la Demanda is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.855m (6,085ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Castile and León and La Rioja regions, in northwestern Spain.

Coll del Cintó is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.889m (6,197ft) above the sea level, located in Lleida province, Spain.

Ardibide is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.457m (4,780ft) above the sea level, located in the autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain. The climb is simply brutal, with sections up to 30%.

Collada de la Gallina is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.912m (6,272ft) above the sea level, located in the parish of Sant Julià de Lòria, in Andorra, near the Spanish border. It is a very demanding climb hitting a 14.5% through some of the ramps.

Puerto de Montenegro, also known as Puerto de las Viniegras, is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.582m (5,190ft) above the sea level, located in the midst of the Iberian System mountains, on the border between the provinces of La Rioja and Soria, in Spain.

Alto de La Camperona is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.597m (5,239ft) above the sea level located in the province of León, Castile and León, in north-western Spain.

Coll de Conglens is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.180m (7,152ft) above the sea level, located in the central Pyrenees mountains, in Catalonia, Spain.

Cerro Gatón is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.911m (6,269ft) above the sea level, located in La Rioja, Spain.

Circo de Gavarnie is a large rock amphitheater, at an elevation of 1.690m (5,544 ft) above the sea level, located within the commune of Gavarnie, in the Pyrenees National Park, on the border of France and Spain. The road is totally closed to vehicles.

Cueto de Arbás is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.837m (6,026ft) above the sea level, located in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain.

Alto de Capileira is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.436m (4,711ft) above the sea level, located in the southern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range known as the Alpujarras, in the province of Granada, in Spain.

Coll de Josa is high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.633m (5,357ft) above the sea level, located in the northwest of the comarca of Berguedà in Catalonia, Spain.

Puerto de Piqueras is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.710m (5,610ft) above the sea level, located in the La Rioja region of northern Spain.

TF-28, nicknamed as Carretera Vieja (the Old road) is one of the most iconic drives on the island of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands.

Variant de Vilafranca is a short stretch of the N-340 highway, located near Vilafranca del Penedès, the capital of the comarca of the Alt Penedès in Catalonia, Spain. The road is a famous widow maker: 45 people were killed in road accidents between 2000 and 2015.

Pico de Cabañas is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.943m (6,374ft) above the sea level, located in Jaén, a province of southern Spain, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia.

Collado de las Sabinas is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.136m (7,007ft) above the sea level, located in Sierra Nevada mountain range, in the province of Granada, Spain.

Chanajiga is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.186m (3,891ft) above the sea level, located on the northern part of the island of Tenerife, which forms part of the Canary Islands, Spain. The climb is simply terrible with sections up to 30%.

Estany de la Coma d'Amitges is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.382m (7,814ft) above the sea level, located in the Pyrenees, in Catalonia, Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

La Polarda is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.143m (7,030ft) above the sea level located in Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in Southern Spain. It’sone of the highest roads of the country.