Best time to go walking in Spain
Northern Spain is similar to Cornwall thanks to the wild weather that's forged its rugged coastline![]()
Walking in Spain lets you work on your tan as you traverse a varied range of landscapes but woe betide the walker who sets off mid-morning at the height of an Andalucian summer. Going equipped is essential, with water, sun hats and sun cream all advisable even outside of Jun-Sep. Spring and autumn are perfect for walking in south and central areas whilst the colder climes of the north allow respite from harsher temperatures during the summer. Winters can be freezing, especially in higher areas and at night, so although you’ll find hardly anyone else on the trail, wrapping up in layers has to be factored in.
Walking in Spain, month by month
Our Spain walking Holidays
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
From
€830
5 days
ex flights
Sierra de Aitana walking holidays in Andalucia, Spain
Magnificent trek with views over the sparkling Mediterranean
From
£1399 to £2099
8 days
inc UK flights
Catalonia walking & food tour, Spain
Enjoy varied landscapes & sample local food & wine.
From
€1037 to €1106
7 days
ex flights
Catalonia self guided walking holidays
Self-guided walking holidays in Catalonia
From
€739 to €887
8 days
ex flights
Las Alpujarras walking holiday, Spain
Guided walking holiday, Andalucia, with writer Chris Stewart
From
€1395
8 days
ex flights
Self guided walking holiday in Andalucia, Spain
Self-guided walking in the Spanish Lake District
From
€350
7 days
ex flights
Andalucia Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
6
16
79
FEB
7
17
74
MAR
8
20
60
APR
11
21
47
MAY
14
26
30
JUN
17
31
17
JUL
18
36
4
AUG
19
36
6
SEP
18
31
18
OCT
14
25
58
NOV
10
20
97
DEC
8
15
89
Our top Spain walking Holiday
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
From
€830
5 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
2023: 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
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Victoria and Paul Fellows, owners of our supplier Walk Andalucia, share their best times to go walking in southern Spain: “The main benefit of walking in the south of Spain has got to be the weather. In Andalucia the daytime winter temperatures average 15°C and it rarely drops to less than 6°C during the night. In Torrox we officially have the best climate in Europe with over 330 sunny days per year!
From March through to the end of May the flowers are in abundance and we see many rare orchids on our walks. For most of the year trees are laden with avocados, loquats, oranges, lemons, figs, grapefruit, limes, grapes, almonds, clementines and custard apples, and a lot of trees crop twice due to the sunshine.”
From March through to the end of May the flowers are in abundance and we see many rare orchids on our walks. For most of the year trees are laden with avocados, loquats, oranges, lemons, figs, grapefruit, limes, grapes, almonds, clementines and custard apples, and a lot of trees crop twice due to the sunshine.”
Ana Rodríguez García, founder of supplier Peak Me Walking and Language School, shares her best times to go walking in northern Spain: “I think that May, June or September are the best months to go walking in the north of Spain as the days are long, the weather is mild and conditions are a lot more stable as opposed to the hotter months of the summer. July and August are very busy and popular walking routes, such as the Ruta del Cares, Covadonga Lakes and Teleférico de Fuente Dé, are best avoided at this time of the year.”
More about Spain walking
Step inside our walking Spain travel guide and you’ll get to experience walking holidays in Spain advice based on what Responsible Travel recommends so you can discover whether a walking holiday in Spain is for you.
Packing a walking holidays map is essential for finding Spain walking holiday highlights with everywhere from the Basque Country to the Balearics, mentioned further on this page.
Put the Costas in your rear-view and swap your espadrilles for hiking boots.
Catalonia walking holidays reveal stunning Balearic views on less visited stretches of the Costa Brava , head inland through national parks or into more hilly areas as you reach the Pyrenees.
The Picos de Europa region in northern Spain is an area where walking and talking are part of the landscape, so imagine being able to walk with a native Spanish speaker after a morning of Spanish language lessons.
Our walking in Spain travel tips always come from our friends in Spain and include real advice from experienced walkers with packing advice, language tips and health & safety advice all detailed to help you travel safely while walking in Spain.
Responsible walking holidays in Spain start with responsible travellers and if you want to know how to walk the walk and how to avoid getting into trouble then read to find the best route possible to responsible tourism tips and advice from the experts.
