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. 

Foces del Rio Aller 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.

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.

Reajo Capon is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.088m (6,850ft) above the sea level, located in the autonomous community of Madrid in central Spain. 

Alto de Barajas is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.764m (5,787ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain.

GU-194 is the name of a stunning road located in the province of Guadalajara, in Castile-La Mancha, an autonomous community of Spain.

Refugio de Labasar is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 1.949m (6,394ft) above the sea level, located in the Sobrarbe comarca, province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain.

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.

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. 

Punta Acuta is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.231m (7,319ft) above the sea level located in the northwest of the Sobrarbe region, in Huesca province, Aragon, Spain, bordering France. 

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. 

Cruz de Barreiros is a mountain pass at an elevation of 889m (2,916ft) above the sea level, located in the Galician province of Lugo, in Spain.

Desfiladero de la Inclusa is a very scenic canyon located in the heart of Huesca, a province in northern Aragon, Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Located in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula, the province of Albacete is a land of dramatic contrasts. While its center is dominated by vast plains, the southern mountains of the Sierra de Alcaraz and Sierra del Segura hide some of the most technical and scenic roads in Spain. This is a territory of deep gorges, river canyons, and limestone cliffs, perfect for those who seek the open road away from the crowds.

Congosto De Las Devotas is a very scenic canyon located in the province of Huesca, in Aragon, an autonomous community of Spain.  It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain. 

Duna de Valdevaqueros is an extensive dune located in the Province of Cadiz, Andalusia in southern 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.

Hoces de Bejo is the name of a very scenic drive running through an incredible landscape located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, in Northern Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Puerto de Canencia is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.511m (4,957ft) above sea level, located in the northern area of the autonomous Community of Madrid, in central Spain.

Located on the island of La Palma, in Spain’s Canary Islands, the LP-301 is a very scenic drive that enables you to admire the scenic diversity of the island.

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.

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.

Alto de San Isidro is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.523m (4,996ft) above the sea level, located on the Asturias and Castile and Leon border, in northern Spain. The climb is pretty steep, with sections up to 11.4%.

Puerto de los Pilones is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.784m (5,853ft) above the sea level, located in the heart of Spain’s Malaga province.

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.

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.

Coll de Baretja, also known as Còth de Baretja, is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,753m (5,751ft) above sea level, situated on the border between Spain and France. Located in the Aran Valley (Lleida), the pass is reached via a technical unpaved road that starts from the paved Col du Portillon. The 6.5 km route is characterized by its steep gradients and high-altitude exposure, requiring 4x4 vehicles to manage the loose surface and the 12 sharp hairpin turns leading to the summit.

Located in the heart of the Pyrenees in northeast Spain, Ibón de Truchas is a stunning high mountain lake reaching an elevation of 2,146m (7,040ft) above sea level. Situated in the province of Huesca, Aragon, and just a stone's throw from the French border, the route to this alpine lake is a demanding off-road journey through the high-altitude landscapes of the Valle de Astún.

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

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. 

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.

Montanha deth Dossau, also known as Tuc deth Dossau, is a high mountain peak reaching an elevation of 2,515m (8,251ft) above sea level in the Aran Valley, Catalonia. Located in the heart of the Pyrenees, the road to the summit is a raw, unpaved service track for the Baqueira-Beret ski resort. This is one of the highest roads in the country, but its access is strictly limited to a very narrow window at the end of August, when the snow finally clears and the ground is dry enough to attempt one of the steepest climbs in the region.

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.

Reaching an elevation of 2,330m (7,644ft) above sea level, Collado de Urdiceto (also known as Collado de Ordizeto) is a high mountain pass located in the comarca of Sobrarbe, in the Huesca province of northern Spain. Situated in the Pyrenees, it is recognized as one of the highest roads in the country.

Camino Llano de Tauce is a very scenic high mountain road located on the island of La Palma, in Spain’s Canary Islands. 

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.

Puerto de Mijares is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.575m (5,167ft) above the sea level, located in the south of the province of Ávila, in Castile and León autonomous community, in north-western Spain.

Cañon del Rio Cares is a very scenic canyon located in the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Montau is a mountain peak at an elevation of 654m (2,145ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Garraf, in the province of Barcelona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The summit offers stunning views.

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.

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