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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Refugi de la Pleta del Prat is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 1.720m (5,643ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of the Pallars Sobirà in Catalonia, Spain.

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.

Peña Berrocosa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.959m (6,427ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Castile and León and Community of Madrid, in Spain.

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.

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.

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.

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. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

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.

Talaia d'Albercutx is an old surveillance tower, built to spot pirates and corsairs, at an elevation of 355m (1,164ft) above sea level located in Mallorca, Spain. The drive up there can be a bit tricky, as the road is very narrow and not in great condition.

La Campana is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.642m (5,387ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Jaén, in Andalusia, Spain.

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.

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. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fuentes Altas is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.736m (5,695ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Jaén, in Andalusia, Spain.

Cañón de Rio Taibilla is a very scenic drive running through an incredible landscape located in Albacete province, in the Spanish autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Puntal de la Buitrera is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.664m (5,459ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Jaén, in Andalusia, Spain.

Tuc de Costarjàs is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.337m (7,667ft) 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. 

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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.

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.

Camí de Fontlletera (GIV-5265) is a very scenic journey through the eastern region of the Pyrenees mountain range, in Girona, Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain, near the French border.

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.

Serra de Vilach is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.232m (7,322ft) 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.

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. 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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