The Best Places to Hike in Spain

The King’s Way, which is also known as The King’s Little Path is located in the province of Málaga. At one point, this path through the gorge had fallen into ruin and was closed to the public. In 2015, the walkways and unforgettable views were reopened. The paths are attached 100 metres up on the walls of the gorge and are not difficult to complete but it does take around 3-4 hours to reach the end.

Located in the north of Spain in the Asturias Principality, this park permits you to access the best of the Cantabrian mountains. You can hike approximately 8km of trails in the parks around the 4 lakes there. Aside from the stunning views of the mountains and lakes there, there is a large variety of wildlife such as the Cantabrian brown bear and a number of birds you might have the opportunity to see. The park has in fact been deemed a Special Protection Area for birds by the European Union.

The Sil Canyon is a gorge that is situated along the Sil in Galicia. The area is renowned for the breathtaking views as well as its production of wine from the river cliffs. A great way to hike a good portion of the gorge is by the Campodola Geological Fold Route although there are many other trails with varying levels of difficulty. This particular route is 7 km long and starts in Leixazós. The hike is quite easy to complete and even has a descent when you head towards the Quiroga river. You will not be disappointed by the indeginous scenery and views over the valley.

The Irati Forest has a wonderful assortment of trails which are good for beginners. In particular is the Zabaleta forest path which brings you through a healthy amount of vegetation and streams that feed the main river. Additionally, if you want to hike in the Aezkoa Valley, we recommend that you take the loop trail from Orbaitceta. This rolling path will bring you out to the Irabia Reservoir which makes for a great photo opportunity.

The Vero river canyon path is located in Alquezar, Huesca, Aragón. Within the River Vero Cultural Park you can tour an outdoor museum with cave paintings and ogle at the view over the canyon. If you want to take the footpaths route you will have to start in Alquézar and follow the “Pasarelas de Vero” or “Footbridges of Vero,” signage. The footbridges are easy for hikers of any level to access and even allows you to access the cave of Picamartillo and a natural turquoise pool you can swim in.

Mount Teide is a volcano located on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. In 2007, it was deemed a UNESCO Heritage Site. There are multiple footpaths that hikers use to arrive at a cable car that will bring them to the summit. From bottom to top, it takes about 5 to 7 hours, so plan your day accordingly! It is reckoned to go between April and November as there will be less rain. If you do not want to do the entire hike, there are a number of pre-made routes that allow you to complete a loop hike such as las Roques de Garcia.