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. 

Puerto de Arcones is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,747m (5,731ft) above sea level, located in Spain.

Collado la Gitana is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.714m (5,623ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, in the region of Andalucia, southern Spain.

Collado de la Espina is a mountain pass at an elevation of 968m (3,175ft) above the sea level, located in the Autonomous Community of Cantabria, in northern Spain. It’s one of the steepest roads that a Spanish bike race has ever tackled where you directly ride against uphill over a huge rock. The climb is brutal: up to 31%.

Punta Alvarosa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.023m (6,637ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain.

Coll de Melanell is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.971m (6,466ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Girona, Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain, near the French border.

Refugi de Boumort is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 1,886m (6,187ft) above sea level, located in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, in Spain. Set high in the Serra de Boumort mountain range, in the Pre-Pyrenees, the road to the hut is unpaved. A 4x4 vehicle is highly recommended. The track, known as the Pista de Boumort, is the main artery of the Boumort National Hunting Reserve. It is notably the only track in the reserve not restricted to authorized vehicles, though it requires caution and a suitable vehicle. 

Monte Faro is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.181m (3,874ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of Lugo and Pontevedra provinces, in Galicia, Spain.

Alto de Calabazosa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.691m (5,547ft) above the sea level, located located on the South of the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Jabalcuz is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.610m (5,282ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Jaén in the autonomous community of Andalusia in south-central Spain.

Refugio-Vivac el Doctor is a high mountain shelter at an elevation of 2.025m (6,643ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Almería, in the region of Andalucia, southern Spain.

Bujaruelo Valley Road is a very challenging drive, with concrete and gravel sections located in the northeastern part of Spain. It’s one of the best canyon roads in Spain.

Collada de les Tores is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.000m (6,561ft) above the sea level, located in the northwest of the comarca of Berguedà in Catalonia, Spain.

Puerto del Portillo is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.250m (4,101ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Salamanca, Castile and León, in Spain.

Miradoiro do Limo is a spectacular viewpoint located at an elevation of 373m (1,223ft) above sea level in A Coruña, Galicia. Perched on the Serra de l'A Capelada, the road leads to one of the most rugged and vertical coastlines in Spain.

Montduver is a mountain peak at an elevation of 831m (2,726ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Safor in the Valencian Community, 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.

Camí de la Cabroa is the name of a defiant wild cliff road located in the comarca of Noguera, in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, Spain.

Alto de Gredos is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.768m (5,800ft) above the sea level, located in the south of the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain.

Puerto Linera is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.835m (6,020ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Castile and León and Community of Madrid, in Spain.

Alto de Despiernacaballos is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.580m (5,183ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Jaén, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain.

Cerro del Jabinar is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.847m (6,059ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Castile and León and Community of Madrid, in Spain.

Alto de la Magdalena is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.565m (5,134ft) above the sea level, located on the South of the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Coll de Caralt is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.065m (6,774ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca Alt Urgell, Lleida, Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain, near the French border.

Collado del Alamo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.729m (5,672ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, in the region of Andalucia, southern Spain.

Pico Mirandiella is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,570m (5,150ft) above sea level, located on the border between the municipalities of Teverga and Somiedo in the Asturias region of northern Spain. The climb is notorious among locals for being "simply brutal," with an average gradient of 11.68%.

Braña de Vega La Cueva is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.467m (4,812ft) above the sea level, located on the South of the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Escart is a mountain town at an elevation of 1.188m (3,897ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of the Pallars Sobirà, in the province of Lleida and autonomous community of Catalonia, in northern Spain.

Puerto de la Acebeda is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.690m (5,544ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Castile and León and Community of Madrid, in Spain.

Discover the breathtaking AL-4200, a captivating coastal road nestled in the eastern part of the picturesque province of Almería, within the enchanting autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.

Desfiladero de la Estrechura is a very scenic canyon located in the autonomous community of Asturias, in Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Peñón del Toro is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.857m (6,092ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Granada, in Andalusia, Spain.

Túnel del Molinar is the name of a 3km long tunnel located in Albacete, in Castilla–La Mancha autonomous community of Spain.

Coll de Mola is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.821m (5,974ft) above the sea level, located in the northwest of the comarca of Berguedà in Catalonia, Spain.

Garganta del Rio Tajo is a scenic canyon located in the province of Guadalajara in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads of Spain.

Collado de los Cadavales is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.351m (4,432ft) above the sea level, located in the autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

El Maigmó is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.192m (3,910ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of L'Alcoià, in the province of Alicante, Spain.

CV-827 is the name of a pleasant ride located in the comarca of Vinalopó Mitjà, in the province of Alicante of the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain.

Estany de la Gola is a glacial lake at an elevation of 1.997m (6,551ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of the Pallars Sobirà, Province of Lleida, in the western part of the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

The city of Barcelona is located on the northeastern Spanish coast. It is a beautiful city that is not simply for art enthusiasts and history buffs to appreciate, but attracts all of types of tourists all year-round. The city is a cosmopolitan destination known for its fine cuisine, luxurious fashion houses, and picturesque sandy beaches surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

Pico Patana is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.526m (5,006ft) above the sea level, located in the autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Alto del Mirlo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.767m (5,797ft) above the sea level, located in Ávila, in the autonomous community Castile and León, near the border of Madrid, in central Spain.

Located in the comarca of Vinalopó Mitjà, in the province of Alicante of the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain, Carretera Agost is the name of a defiant road through the mountains with many deep drop offs.

La Negrita is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,223m (7,293ft) above sea level, located on the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands of Spain.

Puerto de Casillas is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.469m (4,819ft) located in Ávila, autonomous community Castile and León, in Spain.

Located in the province of Jaén, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain, JF-7038 is a very scenic road running through the Segura valley.

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