What are the most spectacular roads in Spain?

Spain, with its rich tapestry of history, culture, and landscapes, is not just a country to be visited; it's a country to be experienced on the open road. From the buzzing plazas of Madrid to the serene villages of Andalusia, every corner of Spain hides a story waiting to be discovered.

Imagine steering through Sa Calobra Road in Mallorca, often likened to a wet strand of spaghetti dropped on the floor. With its twists, turns, and unparalleled views, it’s a marvel of engineering set amidst nature's grandeur. Then there's the ascent to Pico del Veleta, a journey that doesn’t just climb mountains but touches the sky, making it Europe’s highest paved road.

Drive further and let the road to Formentor Lighthouse in Mallorca mesmerize you with its coastal charms. Each turn is a portrait of the sea meeting the land in a passionate embrace. Meanwhile, the adrenaline junkies might find their calling in Alto de l’Angliru, nestled in Asturias. This challenging ascent has been the playground for many cycling legends, testing their mettle against its grueling gradient.

For a more rhythmic experience, embark on GC-200 Road, a symphony of 365 curves, each echoing a day of the year. As you navigate this sinuous stretch, it offers panoramas that seem painted by the gods themselves.

As you cruise these Spanish roads, each kilometer unravels a tale, a flavor, or a melody of this vibrant land. 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

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.

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. 

Pico el Puntal is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.286m (4,219ft) above the sea level, located in Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, 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.

Laguna de Invierno is a high mountain lagoon at an elevation of 1.843m (6,046ft) above the sea level, located in the autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Estany Closell is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.086m (6,843ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain, near the French border. The average gradient is 7.16%.

Alt del Miserat is a mountain peak at an elevation of 754m (2,473ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community of 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.

Located in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain, MA-126 road is a very scenic drive.

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.

Carretera Beniarres-Vilallonga is a short mountain road located in the Valencian Community of Spain. The road is asphalted. It’s 22.7 km long.

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.

Puig Castellar is a mountain pass at an elevation of 943m (3,093ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Alt Penedès and Anoia regions, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The climb is very steep, with sections up to 12%.

Mirador de Piedra Lobera is a natural viewpoint at an elevation of 1.696m (5,564ft) above the sea level, located in Almería province of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain.

Mina Margalida is an abandoned zinc mine located in the valley of Barradòs, in the Val d'Aran, a valley in the Pyrenees mountains in the northwestern part of the province of Lleida, in Catalonia, northern Spain.

Cap de Blanhiblar is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.227m (7,306ft) 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 Rañadoiro is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.178m (3,864ft) above the sea level, located in the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain. The road to the summit was bypassed by a tunnel.

Sant Benet is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.150m (3,772ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of La Selva, in the province of Girona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

Coma d'Auran is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.137m (7,011ft) 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.

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.

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.

Puerto de Navaluenga is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.804m (5,918ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain. It’s 12’5% with some sections up to 37%.

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.

Llano de los Infantes is a high mountain plateau topping out at an elevation of 2.315m (7,595ft) above the sea level, located in Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. It’s one of the highest roads of Spain.

Collada Fonda is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.911m (6,269ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Ripollès in Girona, Catalonia, in northern Spain near the French border.

Peña Caballera is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.187m (7,175ft) 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.

Mirador César Manrique is an observation deck at an elevation of 705m (2,312ft) 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.

Collado del Muñon is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.768m (5,800ft) above the sea level, located in the province of León, Castile and León, in northwest Spain.

Alto del Muñón is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.789m (5,869ft) above the sea level, located on the South of the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Barratge de Romedo de Baix is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.018m (6,620ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain, near the French border.

Col des Veaux is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 540m (1,771ft) above the sea level, located on the French-Spanish 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.

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.

Laguna de Sobia (Sobia's Lake) is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.363m (4,471ft) above the sea level, located on the South of the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain. The climb is brutal: 21.13% of average gradient.

Adou del Bastareny is the spring of Bastareny River, at an elevation of 1.013m (3,323ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Berguedà, in Catalonia, Spain.

Pico El Morrón is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.593m (5,226ft) above the sea level, located in the westernmost area of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain. 

Bellmunt is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.246m (4,088ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Osona, in the province of Barcelona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

Puerto de Navalmoral is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.517m (4,977ft) above the sea level, located in the central part of the province of Ávila, in Castile and León autonomous community, in north-western Spain.

Pico Telégrafo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.977m (6,486ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain.

Pico Cascuerres is a high mountain peak, at an elevation of 1.598m (5,242ft) above the sea level, located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, in northern Spain. The average gradient is 13.93%.

Mirador del Rey (King´s viewpoint) is a natural viewpoint  at an elevation of 1.081m (3,546ft) above the sea level, located in the Picos de Europa mountain range, in region of Asturias, northern Spain.

Monte Aquiana (or Guiana) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.819m (5,967ft) above the sea level, located in El Bierzo comarca in the province of León, in northwestern Spain.

Mola del Guerxet is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.109m (3,638ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Conca de Barberà, in the province of Tarragona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

Estanho de Vilac is a high mountain lake with an influence of Atlantic climate at an elevation of 1.642m (5,387ft) 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. The average gradient is 8.85%.

Sobrón Alto is a small village located in Álava province, in the Basque Country, in northern Spain.