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. 

Cerrajón de Murtas is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.509m (4,950ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain.

Carretera NA-4000 is a very exciting road in the heart of the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern 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 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.

Pla de la Feixa is a high mountain plateau situated at an elevation of 2,212m (7,257ft) above sea level. It is located in the comarca of Cerdanya, in the province of Girona, Catalonia. This plateau sits in the heart of the Pyrenees mountain range, near the French border, between the picturesque towns of Meranges and Guils de Cerdanya.

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.

Reaching an elevation of 1,441m (4,727ft) above sea level, El Moixer is a dominant mountain peak situated on the border between France and Spain. Also known as Roc del Comptador, it stands as the highest point of the Alt Empordà region and the Serra de l'Albera range, providing a challenging high-altitude ascent for off-road drivers.

Las Cometas is a mountain peak at an elevation of 2.291m (7,516ft) above the sea level, located in Aragon in the province of Huesca, in Spain. 

Mirador de los Valles is a chairlift and a natural lookout at an elevation of 2.208m (7,244ft) above the sea level, located in northeastern Spain in the province of Huesca. 

Cañón del Río Zumeta (Zumeta Canyon Road) is the name of a very scenic drive located on the boundary between the Spanish autonomous communities of Andalusia and Castilla–La Mancha. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Located in Barcelona, on the northeastern coast of Spain, Carretera de l’Arrabassada is said to be the most stunning yet dangerous road in the city’s area.

Montaña de la Altura de Paso Alto is a mountain peak at an elevation of 229m (751ft) above the sea level, located in the island of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands.

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.

Faro de la Punta de Jandía is a lighthouse located in Fuerteventura, on Canary Islands, Spain.

Reaching an impressive elevation of 2,488m (8,162ft) above sea level, Tossal dels Altars is a high mountain peak located in the province of Lleida, in the Catalonia region of northern Spain. Situated within the rugged landscape of the Pyrenees, it stands as one of the highest roads in the country, offering a unique glimpse into the remains of an ambitious high-altitude project from the past.

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.

Located in the Priorat comarca of Tarragona province, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Catalonia, a narrow road leading to Margalef Dam is one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Congost de l'Escala del Pas Nou is the name of a very challenging drive located in the comarca of Noguera, in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, in northern Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Cerrillo Redondo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.628m (8,622ft) 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 in Jaén province, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia, southern Spain, Campos de Hernán Perea is said to be the largest high plateau in 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.

Lo Covil is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.402m (7,880ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of the Pallars Sobirà in Lleida, Catalonia, Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Cerro del Gargantón is a high mountain pass reaching an elevation of 1,789m (5,869ft) above sea level, situated on the border between the Community of Madrid and Castile and León in central Spain. Perched in the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama, the road to the summit is a primitive track that serves as a high-altitude balcony over the Lozoya Valley. This is a journey through a world of granite and thin air, where the wide gravel path can be deceptive, hiding technical sections that require a proper 4x4 and a driver who doesn't suffer from vertigo.

Serrat de Capifonts is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.295m (7,529ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. 

Pico Colativi is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.385m (4,543ft) above the sea level, located in Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain.

Running along the rugged border between the Community of Madrid and the province of Segovia, the Pista de las Cumbres is one of the most spectacular high-altitude off-road routes in central Spain. This unpaved ridgeline track crosses three significant mountain passes—Puerto de la Linera (1,835m), Cerro del Jabinar (1,847m), and Peña Berrocosa (1,959m)—offering a continuous driving experience above the clouds in the Sierra de Ayllón.

Puerto de las Estacas de Trueba is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.157m (3,795ft) above the sea level, located on the border of the autonomous communities of Cantabria and Castile and Leon, in northern Spain.

Refugi de la Pleta del Prat is a high-altitude mountain refuge at an elevation of 1,720m (5,643ft) above sea level, located in the Pallars Sobirà comarca of Catalonia. Situated within the Alt Pirineu Natural Park, the refuge serves as the base for the Tavascan ski resort. Logistically, the access involves a sustained climb through a glacial valley, requiring focus on narrow passage management and cooling system efficiency.

Collado del Puerto is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.205m (7,234ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, in the region of Andalucia, southern Spain. 

Morra del Buitre is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,032m (6,666ft) above sea level, located in the province of Granada, Andalusia. Situated in the northernmost part of the province, it is one of the highest driveable points in the Sierra de Castril Natural Park, offering a raw and wild alternative to the more famous Sierra Nevada. 

Esplugafreda-Claramunt is a high mountain road located  in Catalonia, Spain, in the comarca of the Pallars Jussà.

Coll de la Trava is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.494m (4,901ft) above the sea level, located in the Catalan Pyrenees in Spain.

Cerro de Los Murciélagos is a mountain peak at an elevation of 982m (3,221ft) above the sea level, located in southern Spain, in southwest of the province of Cordoba, in Andalusia.

Montaña de Sesa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.761m (5,777ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Huesca, Sobrarbe comarca, Aragon, Spain.

Loma del Caballo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.480m (8,136ft) 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.

Torcal de Antequera is a nature reserve known for its unusual landforms and karst landscapes, located in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalucía in southern Spain. A road to the visitor’s center tops out at 1.226m (4,022ft) above the sea level.

Framed within an impressive landscape, Punta de Estaca de Bares is the northernmost point of Spain and the entire Iberian Peninsula.

Puntal de la Canilla is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.335m (7,660ft) 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.

Pas de Llevata is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.445m (8,021ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida, in Catalonia, Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Quiosco la Laguna is a high mountain bar at an elevation of 2.610m (8,562ft) above the sea level, located in the region of Andalusia, province of Granada, in Spain. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

The Muro de Arraiz is a brutal climb located in Bilbao, Basque Country, in northern Spain, with some parts up to 20%.

Carretera MA-3111 is a twisty turny mountain road located in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain.

Located in the Canary Islands, Carretera LZ-67 is an unforgettable drive, offering awe-inspiring views of over 30 volcanic cones.

Horcadina de Covarrobre is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.930m (6,332ft) above the sea level located in Northern Spain, in the autonomous community of Cantabria.

Eth Santet is a high mountain chapel at an elevation of 2.021m (6,630ft) 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.

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