Cares Gorge Hike
A marketable northern Spain mountain day.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- One day
- Region
- Picos de Europa
Adventure destination
Spain
Spain is one of Europe's most varied adventure countries, with the Pyrenees, Picos de Europa, Sierra Nevada, Camino routes, and island volcano terrain supporting walking, climbing, ski touring, and hut-based trips. A sensible choice for travelers who want a big range of climates and trip styles without giving up food, towns, or transport.
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Signature adventures
View all adventuresMulhacen and Veleta Double
A stronger two-summit Sierra Nevada programme.
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Duration
- 2 days
- Region
- Sierra Nevada
Mulhacen Summit Trek
The cleanest mainland Spain highpoint-style summit day.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- One day
- Region
- Sierra Nevada
Picos de Europa Triple Peaks
Spain's northern limestone mountain classic.
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Duration
- 3 days
- Region
- Picos de Europa
Picos de Europa Weekend
A practical northern Spain mountain weekend.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 2 days
- Region
- Picos de Europa
Spain Mountain Highlights
The multi-region Spain mountain sampler.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 8 days
- Region
- Sierra Nevada
Regions
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Places in Spain
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Caliphate City of Medina Azahara
Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco
Archaeological Site of Atapuerca
Arenas de Cabrales
Main western Picos de Europa base for active walking and climbing trips.
Burgos Cathedral
Mountains
Areas in Spain
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Cross-border or multi-purpose areas connected to Spain.UNESCO World Heritage in Spain
Showing 12 of 50 published UNESCO locations linked to Spain.
Cultural
1984
Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Spain. Inscribed in 1984.
- Countries Spain
- Area Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
Cultural
2016
Antequera Dolmens Site
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Spain. Inscribed in 2016.
- Countries Spain
- Area Antequera Dolmens Site
Cultural
2001
Aranjuez Cultural Landscape
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Spain. Inscribed in 2001.
- Countries Spain
- Area Aranjuez Cultural Landscape
Cultural
1993
Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Spain. Inscribed in 1993.
- Countries Spain
- Place Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
Cultural
2000
Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Spain. Inscribed in 2000.
- Countries Spain
- Place Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco
Cultural
2000
Archaeological Site of Atapuerca
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Spain. Inscribed in 2000.
- Countries Spain
- Place Archaeological Site of Atapuerca
Cultural
1984
Burgos Cathedral
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Spain. Inscribed in 1984.
- Countries Spain
- Place Burgos Cathedral
Cultural
2018
Caliphate City of Medina Azahara
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Spain. Inscribed in 2018.
- Countries Spain
- Place Caliphate City of Medina Azahara
Cultural
2000
Catalan Romanesque Churches of the Vall de Boí
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Spain. Inscribed in 2000.
- Countries Spain
- Place Catalan Romanesque Churches of the Vall de Boí
Cultural
1987
Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Spain. Inscribed in 1987.
- Countries Spain
- Place Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville
Cultural
1985
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Spain. Inscribed in 1985.
- Countries Spain
- Place Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
Cultural
2011
Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Spain. Inscribed in 2011.
- Countries Spain
- Area Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana