Walking holidays unlock a side to Spain that most visitors only glimpse: ancient drovers’ roads threading through whitewashed villages; volcanic calderas wreathed in mist; Pyrenean valleys where bears still roam.
In the north, the limestone crags of the Picos de Europa, with its jagged peaks, deep river gorges, and high alpine meadows, create some of the most spectacular mountain scenery on the Continent. In the south, the terraced slopes and rocky hollows of the Sierra de Aitana inland from the Costa Blanca are carpeted with wildflowers in spring and summer.
Whether you prefer a guided walk where group chemistry often develops into lasting friendships or a self-guided experience with a partner or a small group of friends, these 10 itineraries – spread across mainland Spain and its islands – offer something for every walking pace and type of terrain.
Camino Inglés, Galicia
Best for first-time pilgrims
The Camino Inglés is a 74-mile (119 km) pilgrimage trail from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela. It traces along the north coast through some of Galicia’s most varied scenery, from estuaries and salt marshes to wooded river valleys and granite hills. The waymarking is excellent, the walking moderate, and the accommodation – a mix of boutique boltholes and characterful farmhouses – considerably more intimate than on the busier Francés Trail.
How to do it
Inntravel offers eight nights from £1,231pp, including some meals, luggage transfers, detailed route notes and GPS. Excludes flights.
Sierra de Aitana, Valencia
Best for views over the Mediterranean
The Aitana Massif (5,112ft) rises above the olive groves and orchards of Valencia on Spain’s east coast. This moderately challenging guided itinerary follows some 48 miles (77 km) of traditional footpaths and mule tracks, taking you through limestone valleys, past natural springs and by the ruins of Moorish watchtowers. Views over the Mediterranean sometimes reach Ibiza.
How to do it
Exodus offers seven nights from £1,469pp including accommodation, most meals, transport, activities and expert tour leader. Excludes flights.
La Palma, Canary Islands
Best for volcano trails
Compact La Palma’s diverse landscape comprises forests, gorges, lava fields and banana plantations. New for 2026, this self-guided walk takes much of it in. The walks on this rugged isle range from a moderate 7.5-mile north coast ramble to a more difficult 11-mile summit ridge between Pico de la Cruz and Roque de las Muchachos, at 7,959ft. The highlight is the Ruta de los Volcanes, threading past craters on the Cumbre Vieja.
How to do it
Headwater offers seven nights in four-star accommodation from £879pp, including breakfast and car hire. Excludes flights.
Sierra de Grazalema, Andalusia
Best for seeing Spain’s Pueblo Blancos
This self-guided walk through Spain’s Unesco Biosphere Reserve links Andalusia’s famed white villages via ancient mule tracks and cork oak forests. Starting in Zahara de la Sierra, the route ends 49 miles later in Ronda, with the El Tajo gorge providing a dramatic finale. It’s graded moderate, with daily walks of three to seven hours on rocky terrain and ascents of up to 800m.
How to do it
Macs Adventure offers seven nights from £959pp, including B&B accommodation, two dinners, luggage transfers and GPX notes. Excludes flights.
Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca
Best for the Balearics’ quiet side
Walk Mallorca’s dramatic north-west coast beside the dramatic Serra de Tramuntana, exploring a mix of mountain, valley and coastal scenery along the way. From Port de Sóller, moderately difficult routes lead through olive groves and traditional villages such as Fornalutx and Biniaraix and along historic paths such as Es Barranc. Coastal walks reach Cala Deià and Cala Tuent, where a boat return completes a memorable week.
How to do it
Ramble Worldwide offers seven nights from £2,199pp including half-board accommodation, airport transfers and flights.
Picos de Europa and Asturias
Best for bays, beaches and mountain scenery
Far less visited than Spain’s south coast, northern Asturias is a land of emerald meadows, towering mountains and untouched beaches. Old-world fishing towns and ancient villages connect with the Picos de Europa National Park, where two tranquil glacial lakes are a highlight. Another is the celebrated Cares Gorge, with its path carved into vertical cliffs above a river. Expect moderate to difficult walking.
How to do it
HF Holidays offers seven nights guided walking from £1,649pp, including half-board, four-star accommodation, transfers and flights.
Coastal Almeria
Best for seaside walking
This seven-day itinerary in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park in south-east Spain follows a section of the GR92 Mediterranean Way, from Agua Amarga to San José. Cliff-top paths wind down to secluded beaches and fishing villages, before ending at Cabo de Gata lighthouse and the Salinas lagoon with its trademark flamingos. The volcanic terrain and centuries-old eucalyptus and palms provide welcome shade. Difficulty: moderate.
How to do it
Walks Worldwide offers six nights from £1,059pp, including B&B accommodation, flights, luggage transfers and GPX notes.
El Priorat, Catalonia
Best for ancient Spain
This route follows well-marked paths between the historic Cistercian monasteries of Poblet and Escaladei, crossing the Montsant massif and passing ancient mills, secluded bathing pools (bring your swimming costume) and vineyard-filled valleys. The walk can be strenuous in parts, but worth it for the views from the Muntanyes de Prades hills and the holy mountain of Montsant. Extend the trip for an extra day at route-end, Falset, which is known for its wine.
How to do it
On Foot Holidays offers eight nights from £1,380pp, including accommodation, most meals (picnic lunches), luggage transfers, printed route directions and GPS app. Excludes flights.
Seville’s Aracena Hills
Best for off-the-beaten-track walking
This relaxed self-guided circuit through the Sierra de Aracena heads north-west from Seville into a landscape of white villages, chestnut forests and cobbled mule tracks. Highlights include a celebrated jamón producer, ridge-top views and nights at characterful inns, including a converted watermill and a B&B run by descendants of William Wordsworth. Ends with a tasting menu of regional specialities before a final night in Seville for tapas.
How to do it
Pura Aventura offers seven nights from £1,400pp, including B&B accommodation, private transfers and GPS notes. Excludes flights.
Madrid to Porto
Best for local food and drink
Explore the lesser-visited landscapes of western Spain and northern Portugal on a leisurely guided itinerary that combines vineyard trails, historic towns and rolling countryside away from Spain’s busy coasts. The trip, which spends eight of its 12 nights in Spain, passes through the wine regions of the Douro Valley and Castilla y León following riverside paths and terraced hillsides between traditional villages. The regional cuisine and included wine tastings are highlights.
How to do it
Explore offers 11 nights from £2,340pp, including B&B accommodation, tour leader and wine tastings. Excludes flights.