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
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
From
719 to 837
7 days
ex flights
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
Small group2022: 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
Spanish Pyrenees guided walking holiday
From
1495
8 days
ex flights
Guided Walking in the Ordesa National Park, Spanish Pyrenees
Small group
Picos inn to inn walking holiday in Spain
From
£1380
8 days
ex flights
Hike through beautiful mountains staying in rural inns
Tailor made
Las Alpujarras walking holiday, Spain
From
1295 to 1395
8 days
ex flights
Guided walking holiday, Andalucia, with writer Chris Stewart
Small group2022: 17 Sep, 15 Oct, 2023: 15 Apr, 13 May, 23 Sep, 21 Oct
Catalonia self guided walking holidays
From
749 to 845
8 days
ex flights
Self-guided walking holidays in Catalonia
Tailor made
Cooking and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
From
1495
8 days
ex flights
Gastronomy and beautiful walks in the Spanish Pyrenees.
Small group2022: 18 Oct
Gran Canaria walking tours, Canary Islands
From
£1003 to £1594
8 days
inc UK flights
This unique volcanic island reveals unexpected variety
Small group2022: 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec, 2023: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Mar, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
Las Alpujarras guided walking holiday, Spain
From
735
8 days
ex flights
Fabulous guided walking holiday, Sierra Nevada, Andalucia
Small group2023: 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 20 May
Sierra Nevada self guided walking, Spain
From
385 to 615
8 days
ex flights
Sierra Nevada and Las Alpujarras self guided walking
Tailor made
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. Youll be equipped with maps and detailed route notes (wildlife check lists, language tips and restaurant recommendations included), and if youre staying in a different place each night, your luggage will be transported ahead of you. Most are tailor made to your preferences (say, if youd 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.
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about Spain walking or need help finding a holiday to suit you we're very happy to help.
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[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]
