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. 

Cerro de la Mezquita is a mountain peak at an elevation of 959m (3,146ft) above the sea level, located in Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, southern Spain.

Valdecebollas is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.141m (7,024ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Palencia, autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. 

Standing at 1,642m (5,387ft) above sea level, La Campana is one of those isolated peaks in the province of Jaén that most travelers miss. Located in the heart of the Sierra de Segura, in southern Spain, the summit offers a brutal 360-degree view of the Natural Park Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas. But don't expect an easy cruise; this is a rugged mountain environment where the roads are as rough as the landscape.

Pico Cogulla is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.351m (7,713ft) 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.

Cim Costuix is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.328m (7,637ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Lake Valley is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.584m (5,196ft) above the sea level, located in the autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

The Camí de Fontlletera (GIV-5265) is a high mountain track in the Eastern Pyrenees of Girona, Catalonia. Linking Ribes de Freser and Tregurà de Dalt, this 28.9 km route is a serious challenge where the road is carved directly into the mountainside, crossing Coll de Melanell before topping out at over 2,000 meters.

Carretera A-6178 is an amazing twisty road in the heart of the Natural Park Sierra de Andujar, on the border of Castile-La Mancha and Andalusia, in Spain.

Pico Labert is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.316m (7,598ft) 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 Llano is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.804m (5,918ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Jaén, in Andalusia, Spain.

Coll de Monfort is a mountain peak at an elevation of 957m (3,139ft) above the sea level, located in the Ports de Tortosa-Beseit mountain range, in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located in the province of Tarragona, in the South of Catalonia, Spain, the infamous kilometer 159 of the main N-340 road is said to be the most haunted road in Spain.

Puig de la Mola is a mountain peak at an elevation of 534m (1,751ft) 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.

Puig d'Arques is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 532m (1,745ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Baix Empordà, in the province of Girona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

Fuentes Altas is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,736m (5,695ft) above sea level, located in the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park, in the province of Jaén, Andalusia, in Spain.

Cerro Jabalcon is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.472m (4,829ft) above the sea level, located in province of Granada, autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain.

Lago Cuélebre, often referred to as Laguna de Invierno, is a high mountain glacial lake at an elevation of 1,843m (6,046ft) above sea level. It is located in the heart of the Somiedo Natural Park, in the autonomous community of Asturias, northern Spain.

Puerto del Pico is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.391m (4,563ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Ávila, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León, in Spain.

Tossal d'Estivella is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.193m (7,194ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, northern Spain.

Alto del Torno is a mountain pass at an elevation of 534m (1,751ft) above the sea level, located in the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain. This route offers some amazing scenery in un-spoilt countryside and is well worth doing. The views at the summit are stunning. It offers some amazing coastal views.

Teso dera Mina is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.390m (7,841ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida, autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Pico Mencilla is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.934m (6,345ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Burgos, in the northeastern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León, in Spain.

Carretera CM-4157 is a very exciting journey through the heart of Montes de Toledo range, in Spain.

Puerto del Saucillo is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.204m (3,950ft) located in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalucía in southern Spain.

The Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Tree sits at an elevation of 1.172m (3,845ft) above the sea level located in the southwest of the Principality of Asturias in Spain.

Pas del Comptador is a mountain pass at an elevation of 959m (3,146ft) above the sea level, located on the eastern coast of Spain, part of the Valencia region’s famed Costa Blanca.

Tuc de Costarjàs is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,337m (7,667ft) above sea level, located in the Val d'Aran, in the province of Lleida, Catalonia. It's one of the highest roads in the country.

Pla de Nègua (or Nequa) is an alpine plateau at an elevation of 1.987m (6,519ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain, near the French border.

Mirador del Valle de Ordesa is a natural lookout point at an elevation of 1.947m (6,387ft) above the sea level, located in the Ordesa Valley, in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain.

Ermita de la Virgen de Lomos de Orios is a mountain chapel at an elevation of 1.433m (4,701ft) above the sea level, located in the province and autonomous community of La Rioja, northern Spain.

Colláu del Muru is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.638m (5,374ft) above the sea level, located on the South of the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Spain offers some of the best driving infrastructure in Europe, with a vast network of modern highways and scenic rural roads. However, navigating the country requires more than just a GPS; you need to understand the local driving culture, toll systems, and safety protocols. Whether you are crossing the Meseta or driving through the Pyrenees, professional preparation is key to a smooth trip. This guide covers the essential logistics for anyone planning to hit the Spanish roads.

Coll de Moixeró is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.980m (6,496ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Cerdanya, Catalonia, in northern Spain near the French border.

Refugio Postero Alto is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 1.887m (6,190ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, in the region of Andalucia, in southern Spain.

Puerto de Pedro Bernardo is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.245m (4,084ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain.

Miranda de Llaberia is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 918m (3,013ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Baix Camp and Ribera d'Ebre comarcas, in the province of Tarragona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

Tuc d'Ombrer is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,232m (7,322ft) above sea level, located in the Val d'Aran. Tucked away in the Pyrenees of Lleida, Catalonia, this track takes you high above the valley floor for some of the best views you can get over the town of Vielha.

Coll de Port is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.671m (5,482ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of the Solsonès in the Province of Lleida, Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain.

Pico Musales is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.035m (6,676ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain.

Cap de Blanhiblar is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,227m (7,306ft) above sea level, located in the Val d'Aran, within the Pyrenees of Lleida, Catalonia. Technically, the access route is an unpaved ski-lift service road situated inside the Baqueira-Beret resort. Navigating this 2.9 km track requires a specialized high-clearance 4x4 vehicle due to the extreme gradients and the unstable, rocky nature of the mountain terrain.

Lapazuso is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.142m (7,027ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Huesca, Aragón, in northeast Spain, near the French border. 

Mirador de la Retama is an observation deck at an elevation of 796m (2,611ft) 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.

Desfiladero de La Yecla is a narrow limestone canyon located in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. The route through this deep gorge, carved by the Arroyo del Cauce, follows the BU-910 road, a technical and narrow sector characterized by underground transits and high geological instability.

Refugio de Piedra Partida is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.462m (8,077ft) 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.

Alto de las Chorreras is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.371m (7,778ft) 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.

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