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. 

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.

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.

Cuchillar del Zapatero is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.914m (6,279ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Avila, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, in north-central 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.

Ibón de Truchas is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.146m (7,040ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain, near the French border.  

Located in the community autonomous of Asturias, in northern Spain, the tiny road through Foces Rio Aller is a rare gem through a canyon. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Carretera CV700 is a challenging mountain road located in the Valencian Community, Spain. The road is asphalted. It’s 66.9 km long and links the towns of El Verger (on the AP-7 highway) and Bocairent, on the CV-81 road.

Collada de Montaner is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.079m (6,820ft) above the sea level, located on the Spain-Andorra border. 

Laguna de Valdeazores is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.289m (4,229ft) above the sea level, located in Jaén, a province of southern Spain, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia.

Tuc de Saumet is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.609m (8,559ft) above the sea level, located in the Val d'Aran, a valley in the Pyrenees mountains in the northwestern part of the province of Lleida, in Catalonia, northern Spain. It's one of the highest roads of the country. 

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.

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.

Monte Roldan is a mountain peak at an elevation of 468m (1,535ft) above the sea level, located in the Murcia region of southeast Spain. The road offers stunning views of the Mediterranean coastline of Murcia.

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.

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%.

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. 

Coll de Pradell is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.135m (7,004ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Mirador del Tapadero is a natural viewpoint at an elevation of 1.124m (3,687ft) above the sea level, located in Jaén, a province of southern Spain, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia.

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.

Punta d’Icún is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.069m (6,788ft) above the sea level, located in northeastern Spain near the border with France, in the province of Huesca, Aragon.

El Moixer is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.441m (4,727ft) above the sea level, located between France and Spain. The average gradient is 11.16%.

Collada de Port Negre is an international high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.505m (8,218ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Spain and Andorra.

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.

Montanha deth Dossau is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.515m (8,251ft) above the sea level, located in Aran, Catalonia, Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of 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. It’s one of the highest roads in Spain.

Estany de Filià is a glacial lake located in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The road to the lake ends at 2.050m (6,725ft) above the sea level.

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

Ibón de Piedrafita is an Alpine lake at an elevation of 1.622m (5,321ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain.

Cap de la Peulla is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.322m (7,618ft) above the sea level, located in the Val d'Aran, a valley in the Pyrenees mountains in the northwestern part of the province of Lleida, in Catalonia, northern Spain. It's one of the highest roads of the country. 

Mirador de la Curva del Queso is an observation deck at an elevation of 609m (1,998ft) above the sea level, located in the western part of the island La Gomera, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife of the Canary Islands, Spain.

Foces del Rio Somiedo is the name of a very scenic drive located in the autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Coll del Torn is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.865m (6,118ft) above the sea level, located in the autonomous community of Catalonia, northeast Spain.

Castillo de Montalbán is a castle built in the XII century, located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.

Pico Papeles is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.353m (7,719ft) above the sea level, located in Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in Southern Spain. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Cap de la Fesa is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.356m (7,729ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Alt Urgell, Lleida, Catalonia, in northern Spain, near the French border. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Pico Almadén is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.031m (6,663ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Jaen, autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain

Las Banderillas is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.876m (6,154ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Jaén, in Andalusia, Spain.

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

Collado Zamora is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.446m (4,744ft) above the sea level, located in Jaén, a province of southern Spain, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia.

Pico del Nevero is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.211m (7,257ft) above the sea level, located in Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Carretera TV-2443 is a very scenic road located in the comarca of the Alt Camp in southern Catalonia, northern Spain.

Playa de Argaga is a black volcanic sand and pebble beach located in the western part of the island La Gomera, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife of the Canary Islands, Spain. Be aware of falling rocks.

Tuc de Baciver is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.343m (7,687ft) above the sea level, located in Lleida, Catalonia, in northern Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Valdesqui is a ski resort at an elevation of 1.877m (6,158ft) above the sea level, located in the Sierra de Guadarrama (mountain range of the Central System), on the edge of the Spanish provinces of Madrid and Segovia, in the central part of the country.

Located at the very center of the Iberian peninsula, the province of Albacete belongs to Castilla la Mancha, a historic region of Spain. The autonomous community encompasses five provinces: Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara and Toledo. It is one of the most sparsely populated of Spain's autonomous communities and its geography contains two clearly differentiated types of landscape: plains and mountains. If you opt to explore its natural landscapes, you should bear in mind that Castile–La Mancha is one of their territories in Europe with the largest number of officially designated nature reserves, nature areas and national parks.

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