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 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.

Puig de Fontlletera is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.401m (7,877ft) above the sea level, located in Girona, Catalonia, in northern Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Located in the Principality of Asturias, an autonomous community in north-west Spain, the AS-260 road is said to be one of the most beautiful drives in the country. Through the drive is a viewpoint called the Mirador del Fito, which offers an incredible view of the ocean, valleys and the Picos de Europa in the distance.

Alto del Golobar is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.778m (5,833ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Palencia, autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain.

Collado del Alguacil is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.896m (6,220ft) above the sea level, in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, located in the Spanish Autonomous Region of Andalusia. The climb is simply terrible, going up to 20% gradients.

Refugio Peña Del Altar is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 1.791m (5,875ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Jaén in the autonomous community of Andalusia in south-central Spain.

Monte Faro lighthouse is located on the Cíes Islands, an archipelago off the coast of Pontevedra in Galicia (Spain). The track is for 4x4 vehicles only. Closed to private vehicles. The road to the summit includes 10 steep hairpin turns.

Los Portillinos is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.957m (6,420ft) above sea level, located in the province of León, in Spain.

Coll de la Portella is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.269m (7,444ft) above the sea level, located in Catalonia, in northern Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Mas de la Costa is a mountain pass at an elevation of 980m (3,215ft) above the sea level located in the comarca of Alcalatén, province of Castellon, Valencian Community, Spain. It’s said to be one of the Spain's toughest cycling climbs.

Puerto de Mosqueruela is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.512m (4,960ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Teruel, Aragon, 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.

Puerto del Pinar is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.660m (5,446ft) above the sea level,  located in the province of Granada, Spain.

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

Pla de Beret is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of 1.881m (3,027ft) above the sea level, located In Val d’Aran Valley, Catalonia, in northern Spain. The view on the mountains is unique.

Ermita de Santa Lucia is a small church at an elevation of 312m (1,023ft) above the sea level, located in Castelló, a province in the northern part of the Valencian Community, Spain. The climb is simply brutal, with sections up to 20%.

Alto de la Sagra is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.764m (5,787ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, Spain.

Cabo Vilán lighthouse is located on the west coast of Galicia, in the Costa da Morte of northwestern Spain. The wind is intense.

Refugi Cap del Rec is a high mountain shelter at an elevation of 1.986m (6,515ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Girona, Catalonia, northern Spain.

Tuca Blanca is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.236m (7,335ft) 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.

Alto del Naranco is a mountain pass at an elevation of 634m (2,080ft) above the sea level, located in the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain. It’s an iconic climb in the country.

Laguna de los Peces (Lake of Fishes) is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.725m (5,659ft) above the sea level, located on the north-eastern part of the province of Zamora, in northern Spain.

Carretera Chera-Sot de Chera (CV-395) is a mountainous road located in the comarca of Requena-Utiel in the Valencian Community, Spain.

Puerto de Fortanete is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.809m (5,935ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Teruel, Aragon, Spain.

Coll de Laquell is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.162m (7,093ft) above the sea level, located on the Andorra-Spain border. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

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.

Alto del Morredero is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.762m (5,780ft) above sea level, located in the province of León, in Spain.

Pleta de Comabella is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.148m (7,047ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Berguedà, in Catalonia, Spain. It's one of the highest roads of Spain.

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

Alto Mirador de Veixia is a mountain pass at an elevation of 600m (1,968ft) above the sea level located in the province of A Coruña in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain.

Foz de Biniés is the name of a very scenic canyon located in the province of Huesca, Aragon, in northern Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Puerto de Cabigordo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.602m (5,255ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Teruel, Aragon, Spain.

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 Vegarada-Riopinos is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.658m (5,439ft) above the sea level, located in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain.

La Raca is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.271m (7,450ft) 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Alto de la Ermita del Alba is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.150m (3,772ft) above the sea level, located in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. The climb is brutal with ramps well into the 20% range and the last 2kms are incredibly steep.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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