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Laguna de Peñalara in the Guadarrama National Park, Madrid

Sport and adventure, Nature, Routes | Rascafría

Peñalara circular route

This is one of the most famous hiking routes in Madrid. The 14 kilometre route leads you to discover the stunning landscape of lagoons and glacial formations in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It also takes you to a unique viewpoint: the Peñalara Peak, the highest summit in the region. ...

Sport and adventure, Nature, Routes | Principality of Asturias. Castilla y Leon.

The Cares Trail

Known as the “Divine Gorge”, this hiking trail between Caín (León, Castilla y León) and Poncebos (Asturias) lets you walk among mountains over 2,000 metres tall, along the imposing ravine carved out by the river Cares. ...

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park in Huesca, Aragón

Torla

The Cola de Caballo via the Gradas de Soaso

This is one of the most popular trails in the Pyrenees, as well as one of the most beautiful. With the mountains as a backdrop, the path runs through the landscape of the Ordesa Valley, crossing meadows and leafy forests to reveal spectacular waterfalls.

Sport and adventure, Nature, Routes | La Palma

The Volcano Trail

In the south of the island of La Palma (Canary Islands) you can walk this exciting trail in Cumbre Vieja Natural Park. Although it’s fairly challenging, it’s worth doing for the close-up views of the lunar landscapes created by long-extinct volcanic craters. ...

Cañón del Río Lobos park in Soria, Castilla y León

Sport and adventure, Nature, Routes | Soria

Senda del Río Trail

If you are in Castilla y León and you’d like to explore Cañón del Río Lobos Natural Park, this hiking trail is one of your best options. You can walk up to 25 kilometres from the bridge over the headwaters of the River Ucero, at the start of the canyon (Soria), to the Roman bridge of Hontoria del Pinar (Burgos).

Young woman on a beach in Menorca, Balearic Islands

Sport and adventure, Nature, Routes | Minorca

Camí de Cavalls trail

Camí de Cavalls is a historic hiking trail along the entire coast of Menorca. 185 kilometres divided into 20 stretches let you discover the landscapes and natural spaces that have earned the island Biosphere Reserve status. A beautiful path among woods, fields and cliffs, and revealing Menorca’s loveliest beaches and coves. ...

Hiker in Platja d’Aro. Costa Brava, Girona

Sport and adventure, Nature, Routes | Girona

Camí de Ronda hiking trail

Leave the tarmac behind and get walking in Girona (just an hour north from Barcelona) with the intense blue of the Mediterranean Sea beside you. That’s what’s on offer with this hiking trail along the Costa Brava, which can be linear (43 kilometres) or looped (140 kilometres). ...

Sport and adventure, Nature, Routes | Malaga

Caminito del Rey Trail

This almost 8-kilometre path near Malaga (Andalusia) was once considered one of the most dangerous in the world. Today the entire route has been carefully restored, but although it's now much safer, one thing hasn't changed - the unique experience of strolling along walkways hanging over 100 metres up on a sheer cliff face. ...

Los Pilones in Garganta de los Infierno, Cáceres, Extremadura

Sport and adventure, Nature, Routes | Cáceres

The Garganta de los Infiernos Trail

Some say this trail in the north of Extremadura is one of Spain’s best hiking trails. And this 16-kilometre path through the spectacular landscapes of Garganta de los Infiernos Nature Reserve reveals unique and unforgettable sites. ...

A skull on the Caras trail in Buendía, Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha

Sport and adventure, Nature, Routes | Cuenca

Las Caras Trail

This trail takes you into unusual scenes among the pine woods around Buendía reservoir (Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha) Along the way, you’ll encounter around 20 sculptures and reliefs carved into the stone which will pique your imagination. This trail is short and easy, making it ideal for families with children and dogs.

Sport and adventure, Nature, Routes | Chulilla

Los Pantaneros de Chulilla Trail

The picturesque village of Chulilla – just 45 minutes from Valencia – with its narrow white streets is the starting point of this route. The 500 or so locals see hikers come here every day to explore its trails. One of the most popular is the Los Pantaneros Route. ...

Feet walking on top of a mountain in Taüll, Lérida

Nature

Do you recognise these landscapes in Spain? #SpainQuiz

Are you ready to put your knowledge of Spain to the test? We'll give you a series of questions and you can win the gold, silver or bronze medal depending on how many you get right. You can also share the result with your friends.

Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote (Canary Islands)

Nature

Images of Spain's National Parks

Nature | Aragón

Images of the inspirational nature in Aragón

Woman admiring the scenery from the Mirador del Río viewing point. Lanzarote

Nature

Images of natural balconies

Road through the forest. The Way of Saint James. Galicia

Routes | Galicia

Galicia on the road, spectacular landscapes, in images

Cíes Islands. View of San Martiño island

Nature | A Coruña

The Cíes Islands, a natural paradise, in images

Routes | Minorca

The Menorca lighthouses route

A good way to enjoy nature and the unforgettable sunsets of this island is to visit any of its lighthouses. They are usually perched on top of cliffs, with thrilling views, making for magic moments you’ll never forget. Here we suggest five of the most beautiful of these guardians of the island. ...

Hikers in Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park in Aragon

Nature | Aragón

The Aragonese Pyrenees, peace and quiet in picture-postcard settings

Nature in Aragon is very diverse, and most of all in the north of the province, in the Pyrenees mountain range. This is an oasis of tranquillity, ideal for enjoying all kinds of holidays. The villages around these mountains are charming and the local cuisine is excellent and hearty, giving you plenty of energy for the next day’s activities. ...

Nature | Salamanca. Zamora.

Arribes del Duero, where the river plays the central role

To the west of Castile and León, between the provinces of Salamanca and Zamora, is one of the most incredible landscapes in inland Spain: Arribes del Duero. The canyon formed by the River Duero, stretching almost 100 kilometres, and creating a unique scenery of gorges and ravines is what comprises the Las Arribes del Duero Nature Reserve.

Collados del Ason Natural Park, Cantabria

Nature | Cantabria

Asón-Agüera: nature of contrasts in Cantabria

If you travel to the coastal area of Cantabria between Castro Urdiales and Laredo or to the inland eastern valleys of Asón, Soba and Ruesga, you will be in the region known as Asón-Agüera. This is an ideal rural area if you are looking for disconnection or even active tourism. ...

Nature | Valencia-València

La Albufera, the heart of Valencia

A unique marshland, where the Mediterranean transforms into something special. This lagoon, separated from the sea by a strip of land, becomes a fascinating wetland, impressing visitors with its flora and fauna, a mere 10 km from the city of Valencia.

Sport and adventure | Canary Islands

Some of the best hiking routes on the Canary Islands

As you explore these volcanic islands, you’ll find dense laurel forests, black sand beaches, extinct craters, cliffs, seas of clouds, and the highest peak in Spain. For a taste of all of these, here are a few of the best hiking trails in the Canary Islands. ...

The Flysch Route, Zumaia (Basque Country)

Nature

Spain’s 15 global geoparks, spectacular landscapes that reveal the history of Earth

Did you know Spain is the world’s second ranking country in UNESCO biosphere reserves? At first glance, geoparks are natural spaces with landscapes of extraordinary beauty. But visitors can discover much more: their mountains, rock formations, and soil all reveal the history of humanity and our planet. ...

Culture | San Cristóbal de la Laguna. Orotava, La. Garachico.

Three cultural getaways in Tenerife

Heritage and history are among the least-known attractions of Tenerife. We all know its beaches, its climate of eternal spring, its volcanic scenery and its delicious cuisine. Now it’s time to discover its first cities, an old town centre which is also a World Heritage site, and the traditional architecture of the Canary Islands.

Mother and son in the Montseny Nature Reserve, Catalonia.

Nature | Catalonia

Rural getaways to Catalonia to discover the main mountains

Holidays as a family, couple or with friends. If your plan in Spain is to breathe the pure mountain air with the best company, here are some suggestions. In the rural areas of Catalonia, you can enjoy a trip rich in tranquility and connection with nature. ...

Routes | Barcelona

Plans for discovering Catalonia from Barcelona

These are ideas for lucky people. Lucky because they travel to Barcelona and they can also spend a few days visiting other destinations in Catalonia, discovering its added attractions. Are you one of them? Then take note and make the most of your holidays by taking one of these day trips.

Views over the Plaza de Callao square from a terrace

Routes

Day trips from Madrid

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably decided to holiday in Madrid, or at least you’re considering it. You’ve made the right choice, because Madrid is a city full of life and culture, with a huge range of things to do and see, fabulous sites like the Royal Palace, and museums that everyone should visit at least once in their lives, such as ...

Nature | Cuenca

Weekend in Cuenca and its natural surroundings

The province of Cuenca has towns, landscapes and endless activities ready to be discovered, and ideal for a short getaway. From the World Heritage City of Cuenca to nature that surprises with its vertiginous gorges and locations with rocks in fanciful shapes. This route takes you there.

Nature | Girona

La Garrotxa, land of volcanoes

Forty volcanic cones and more than 20 lava casts welcome you to La Garrotxa, north of Girona. This landscape, the best example of volcanic land formation on the peninsular, is only two hours by car from Barcelona. Nature lovers will be thrilled at unforgettable experiences amongst the forests and volcanoes that typify this region.

Islote de Lobos Nature Reserve, Fuerteventura

Nature | Fuerteventura

Islote de Lobos, a deserted paradise

Islote de Lobos is an uninhabited natural gem covering just 4.5 square kilometres, a mere two kilometres from the Canary Island of Fuerteventura. Only accessible by sea, there are a few companies that can take you from the closest port, Corralejo, to explore a landscape that has barely changed for centuries.

Routes | Malaga. Cadiz.

Tour of the white villages of Andalusia

In the provinces of Cadiz and Malaga you’ll find some of Andalusia’s prettiest white villages. As you travel in this area you’ll find villages in gorgeous natural settings, where you can take photos of the whitewashed houses hung about with pots of colourful flowers, gaze at the mountain landscapes, discover the traces of the Islamic and ...

Woman looking at the mountains of Anaga, Tenerife.

Nature

Places in Spain where you can enjoy the mountains and the sea

In Spain, when you’re planning a holiday, the first question is: sea or mountains? Here’s your answer. In Spain you’ll find spectacular natural spaces very close to splendid beaches, so you can enjoy both at the same time. So get that case packed: you’ll need your swimsuit and a towel as well as your trainers and a backpack.

Nature, Routes | Tenerife

Into the volcanic heart of Tenerife

Tenerife (Canary Islands) is a pretty exciting place. Magnificent beaches, a famous carnival, pleasant temperatures all year, and something less known but much more unusual. The volcanic nature of the island is waiting to be discovered on a trip into the origins of the land, the eruptions which brought Tenerife into existence. ...

Nature | Tenerife

Tenerife: a night at the foot of the Teide volcano

Mount Teide is the world’s third largest volcano, so it's only normal that spending the night in a hotel with views of the summit would be a fascinating experience.

Waterfalls in the Montseny natural park, Barcelona, Catalonia

Nature | Barcelona

Three getaways for enjoying nature near Barcelona

If you're visiting the city of Barcelona and feel like taking a trip to enjoy the countryside, we suggest these three nearby excursions to view landscapes in Protected Natural Areas. In addition to walking through forests or by rivers and marshes, you can take guided routes, see castles and manor houses and taste fine wines. ...

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