Spain is definitely famous for its beach holidays, delicious tapas and
beautiful cities, but venture beyond the resorts and you'll find a country made
for outdoor adventures. Take one trip and walk between whitewashed Andalusian
villages. Take another and you’re in the midst of pine forests in the Pyrenees.
There are plenty of reasons for active travellers to return again and again. If
you're planning your next Spanish escape, here are some of the outdoor
experiences worth putting on your list.
From Mountains to Volcanoes: A Landscape for
Every Adventure
When you travel through Spain, it can feel like several destinations all
rolled into one. If you head north, you can marvel at the dramatic peaks,
alpine lakes and mountain valleys of the and the Pyrenees. Or travel south to the
Andalucían landscape of limestone gorges and sun-baked hills. Then there are the Canary Islands - with Tenerife's Mount Teide
National Park offering volcanic rock formations and a chance to see Spain's
highest peak. Over in Lanzarote, Timanfaya National Park looks almost
otherworldly.
Walking trails through Spain's landscapes and history
Walking a trail in Spain rarely means seeing nothing but countryside -
it can feel like part of the holiday. The famed Camino
de Santiago combines long-distance walking with centuries
of history, churches, medieval towns and sociable evenings in local
restaurants. Elsewhere, you’ll find coastal trails can take you from quiet
coves to fishing villages where you can enjoy a lunch with freshly grilled
sardines.
From skiing to snorkelling: Outdoor activities
for every season
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, you don’t need to wait until July or
August to experience Spain. Temperatures tend to be milder in spring and autumn,
so these are excellent times for walking and cycling. Along the coast,
travellers can try kayaking, surfing, snorkelling and diving. And in winter,
skiers flock to mountain areas such as the Sierra Nevada.
From beaches to cycling trips: Make outdoor experiences part of a holiday
If you’re keen on outdoor experiences, there’s no need to plan a
hardcore expedition. Many Spain holidays will
enable you to combine a comfortable base with
day trips into the outdoors. You could spend the morning cycling a coastal
route, explore a national park the next day, then leave another afternoon
completely free for the beach. You could also hire a car to open up Spain’s
quieter viewpoints, trailheads and coves away from busy resorts.
Discover a new Spain with every visit
You don’t have to repeat the same holiday every time you revisit Spain –
each region has a different food culture, landscape and pace. In Asturias and
Galicia, for example, you can look forward to green hills, rugged Atlantic
coastline and quaint fishing villages. Valencia and Catalonia both combine
Mediterranean scenery with mountains and historic towns, while Andalucía offers
fragrant olive groves, dramatic sierras and Moorish architecture.
Find your next Spanish adventure
There’s a reason why so many outdoors enthusiasts keep coming back to
Spain. Beyond the usual tourist spots, you'll find everything from volcanic
trails, mountain villages, wild coastlines through to centuries-old walking
routes. The best part is that you don't need to experience everything at once –
just pick one corner this time, explore it properly and save another adventure
for next year.
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