Our walking holidays in Spain

Walking holidays in Spain are rarely just about the hiking. Some combine walking with Spanish lessons and village homestays in the Picos de Europa, while others explore the Sierra Nevada with breathers at bodegas selling glasses of Pedro Ximenez and cured ham. Self guided trips in Catalonia come with route notes that encourage you to pause at the many fishing villages and artist workshops en route. Accommodation is often a highlight – low-key inns and hotels with the warmest of welcomes (and the most delicious of dinners). Plus, many holidays are designed by people who live locally, giving you unrivalled insight into walking in Spain.

Our top Walking holidays in Spain

Gran Canaria walking tours, Canary Islands

From £960 to £1280
8 days ex flights
This unique volcanic island reveals unexpected variety
Small group2026: 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov

Sierra de Aitana walking holiday in Spain

From £1369 to £1649
8 days ex flights
Magnificent trek with views over the sparkling Mediterranean
Small group2026: 27 Sep, 25 Oct, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 2027: 3 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 7 Mar, 18 Apr, 2 May, 26 Sep, 24 Oct, 21 Nov, 2028: 2 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 5 Mar, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 24 Sep, 22 Oct, 19 Nov

Catalonia self guided walking holidays

From €973 to €1099
8 days ex flights
Self-guided walking holidays in Catalonia

Las Alpujarras walking holiday, Spain

From €1430
7 days ex flights
Guided walking holiday in the Alpujarras of Andalucia
Small group2026: 3 Oct

Trekking holiday in the Picos de Europa

From £1095 to £1220
8 days ex flights
A 7 day trekking adventure in beautiful high mountain scenery
Small group2026: 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 2027: 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct

Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain

From €1645 to €1860
7 days ex flights
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
Small group2026: 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2027: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct

Cooking and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees

From €1995
8 days ex flights
Gastronomy and beautiful walks in the Spanish Pyrenees.
Small group2026: 12 Sep, 2027: 18 May, 14 Sep, 19 Oct

Catalonia walking & food tour, Spain

From €1368 to €1452
7 days ex flights
Varied landscapes & sample local food & wine

The Northern Way walking holiday in Spain

From €825 to €925
8 days ex flights
Walk along the stunning northern coast of Green Spain
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More about our walking holidays in Spain

Self guided or small group?

Our self guided walks in Spain are designed by people who love and know the landscapes. You’ll be equipped with maps and detailed route notes (wildlife check lists, language tips and restaurant recommendations included), and if you’re staying in a different place each night, your luggage will be transported ahead of you. Most are tailor made to your preferences (say, if you’d like to stay an extra day in the Rioja wine region). Small group walking holidays offer set itineraries for hikers who prefer company and a guide on the trails. The communal mindset is particularly welcoming for solo travellers.

Andalucia walking holidays in Spain

Las Alpujarras, Sierra Nevada National Park, Cabo deo Gata-Nijar Natural Park… Many of the best walking holidays in Andalucia are just a few kilometres away from the beach resorts of the Costa del Sol, but a world away in spirit. You’ll see a different take on life in Andalucia each day, from mountainous white villages to mystical oak forests. For a pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago dips through the region between Seville and Cadiz. Guided hikes add a layer of anecdotal history, but footpaths in Andalucia are generally well signposted so it’s also great spot for self guided walking holidays.

Catalonia walking holidays in Spain

Walking holidays in Catalonia explore this easterly region slowly but surely. You’ll spend a week hiking up to mountain communities in the Spanish Pyrenees and down to Mediterranean seaside bays once frequented by Picasso and Dali. Evenings are whiled away at a guesthouse or hotel run by truly Catalan characters happy to discuss anything from the best salted bacallà in town to the pros and cons of Catalan independence. Remember to pack your swimsuit, too; secret bays are Catalonia’s speciality – plus Barcelona is just a high-speed train ride away from the countryside.

Walking & learning Spanish

Learning Spanish while travelling is all well and good – but what about walking and learning Spanish at the same time? You’ll be taught in a village well accustomed to hosting Spanish language novices, so everyone from shopkeepers to bar staff are tolerant and pleased to have you there. You’ll often sleep in guesthouses or homestays that immerse you in Spanish life. Some lessons will be taken on the trail, so you might wind up walking through the peaceful Picos de Europa with a wildlife guide who’ll teach you your mariposa from your mariquita.

Walking holidays & yoga

It makes sense to combine walking and yoga in Spain. On a practical level, yoga will limber you up for a day exploring the trails. Spiritually speaking, pairing these activities will put you in touch with your body and environment in a way that often gets passed by when you’re back at home. You’ll be based somewhere peaceful, such as in the mountains outside Valencia. And the wellness aspect will extend beyond the activities – you’ll eat homemade food communally and be hosted by people with a sense of warmth that’ll stay with you for a long time after departure.

Our Walking holidays in Spain reviews

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Judith Eaton17 Aug 2026
Watching the eclipse in the most beautiful setting in the mountains!read more
Katy Dow16 Aug 2026
This was the best trip of my life, it has inspired me in so many ways to see plants and animals and their ecosystems in different ways.read more
Mark Perry09 Aug 2026
A birthday break in our walk overlooking the beautiful Galician coastline with a Pastel de Nataread more
Arabella Owen09 Aug 2026
Brilliant. The knowledge and experience of the guide. Saw a different part of the world that wasn’t on the tourist map. We trod lightly.read more
Photo credits: [Page banner: Mathew MacQuarrie] [Self guided or small group?: Jose Antonio Gil Martinez] [Andalucia: Jean-Baptiste D.] [Catalonia: Christine McIntosh] [Walking & learning Spanish: Rick McCharles] [Walking & yoga: Eneko Urunuela]