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. 

Puig Drau is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.345m (4,413ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Osona, in the province of Barcelona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

Esglesia de Sant Jaume de Montagut is a mountain church at an elevation of 862m (2,828ft) above the sea level, located in Tarragona province, in northeastern Spain’s Catalonia region. It’s one of the most demanding roads of Spain due its narrowness and steepness.

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.

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.

Carretera TE-V-2001 is a very exciting mountain road located at the southern end of Aragon, bordering the Valencian Community, in 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.

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. 

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.

El Coscollet is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.609m (5,278ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Alt Urgell, in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The summit offers stunning views.

Dating back to Mediaeval times, Camino de Santiago is a world-renowned route network used by pilgrims. While the oldest and most established routes are primarily located in Spain, there are also many across other European countries, including Norway, Italy, the UK and so on. With an increased popularity in walking holidays among travellers, the most loved Camino de Santiago routes are easy to name - but how do you choose which one is the best for you? Here’s what you need to know. 

The Spanish road network is full of 'cursed' sections of road that drivers prefer not to go through... under pain of suffering a terrifying encounter.

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.

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

Carretera CV705 is a short mountain road located in the Valencian Community, Spain. The road is paved all the way.

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.

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.

Sant Mamet is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.391m (4,564ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Noguera, in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, 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%.

Estrecho del Infierno is a narrow stretch of trail through some interesting rock formations located in the province of Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, in Spain.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Pico del Relojero is a mountain peak at an elevation of 600m (1,968ft) above the sea level, located in the Region of Murcia, an autonomous community of Spain. The climb is brutal, with sections up to 15%.

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.

Exploring the Canary Islands by road unveils a driving enthusiast's paradise, where each twist and turn leads to breathtaking landscapes and exhilarating experiences. Nestled in the Atlantic Ocean, this Spanish archipelago boasts a network of roads that wind through diverse terrains, from volcanic landscapes to coastal wonders. Join us on a journey through the best driving roads in the Canary Islands, where the thrill of the open road meets the stunning beauty of these enchanting islands.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Cap del Verd is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.285m (7,496ft) above the sea level, located in the northwest of the comarca of Berguedà in Catalonia, northern Spain.

Desfiladero de La Yecla is a narrow canyon located in the province of Burgos, in the northeastern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain.

Running through the natural beauty of La Rioja, a Spanish autonomous community, Ruta de los Tres Valles (Route of the Three Valleys) is the name of one of the most intense yet scenic drives in the country.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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