The Best Hiking Trails in Spain

MWG - Walk 38 - La Parata Mountain walk

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stafdp

Distance

5.49mi

Elevation +

1522f

TrailRank

35

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sharp climb from the start to the mobile phone masts above Mojacar. After a brief rest the walk continues into the campo above La Parata. Stunning views of the Med throughout. Tough going under foot with lots of testing ...

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Pego, Creu de Bodoix, Travessia de Bodoix, Pego

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John Yungk

Distance

5.69mi

Elevation +

1804f

TrailRank

35

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From Pego to Puerto de Montaña in order to go to Creu de Bodoix. Generally the hike is moderately difficult, but I tagged this as "Very Difficult" because the climb up from Travessia de Bodoix to Creu de Bodoix is not...

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Loop from Venta Pula to Canucha, Tejuela, Castillejos and El Pozuelo.

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SimonMJ

Distance

8.53mi

Elevation +

2562f

TrailRank

35

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Difficult walk starting from the Venta Pula (closed). No route markings. Narrow path, overgrown in places. 45 minutes climbing with hands and feet just after the route diverges. Fantastic views throughout.

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Limaria Hill and Los Higuerales loop

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grahamingram8

Distance

15.86mi

Elevation +

2923f

TrailRank

34

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Hard and long walk but a great challenge for anyone who wants to take it up. Over Limaria hill from Los Hig and then down the other side, a bit off road, to the outskirts of Limaria. Across the road and up. Then along th...

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Playa de Barlovento

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yvesvin

Distance

8.85mi

Elevation +

1398f

TrailRank

34

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To prepare my walking holiday to Fuerteventura I bought 2 walking guides in German : one of Rother Wanderführer (7th. ed. 2022) and one of Kompass (1st. ed. 2018). In both walking guides this walk has number 33 and is ma...

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Estepona beach - Pico Los Reales

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horiac

Distance

9.24mi

Elevation +

5282f

TrailRank

34

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A nice hike from the beach to the highest peak of Estepona. Getting out of Estepona is pretty straightforward and avoids busy roads. There are plenty of properties that have dogs behind the fence. I only encountered two...

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Pollença Madness

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Seb F

Distance

7.81mi

Elevation +

1079f

TrailRank

34

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Caution: Involves climbing a 20m rather steep wall. The start is a bit boring with walking on the road and the first ascend is unfortunately very overgrown. But the way on top of the mountain is fine with a great view...

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Estells del Sud - Nou Refugi Caro a Beceite

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Jonathan Whiteman

Distance

15.02mi

Elevation +

1467f

TrailRank

34

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We skipped one of the night stops of the Estells del Sud to keep it to 4 days. The first half of this is custom. Very easy forest road walking for the first 8 Km and after the climb amazing views. It got very technical i...

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T4/5 Puig d’en Galileu i Puig de Massanella

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alfrigg

Distance

9.12mi

Elevation +

3317f

TrailRank

34

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Warning: experienced only. This is a very beautiful route with stunning views. The walk on the GR is fairly easy but the ascend is steep and long. The ascend to Puig d’en Galileu (you leave the GR for this detour) is of ...

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Punta Galera - Cala Salada

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Marie Jong

Distance

3.78mi

Elevation +

623f

TrailRank

34

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A bit off the route, dangerous way up with a gravel kind of soil. Adventurous but worth the climb, the views were amazing.

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Tasarte, Los Secos

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_Marius

Distance

8.35mi

Elevation +

2461f

TrailRank

33

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Difficult because it is very hard to follow this trail or in some places there is no marked trail at all.

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Torrent de Pareis IV

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Floyd1956

Distance

9.67mi

Elevation +

5610f

TrailRank

33

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Hard walk lots of water the 4-time and the hardest! Tougether with my dauters Felicia and Sharon. We survived !

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Seven Villages

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casalavall

Distance

9.93mi

Elevation +

1867f

TrailRank

33

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This route takes you along the right side of the valley to Alpatro. From here you continue on the traditional 'Ruta de los Ocho Pueblos' to Llombai and Benissili. In Benissili you continue your way back to Alpatro. Thi...

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Valley Highlights

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casalavall

Distance

18.81mi

Elevation +

3520f

TrailRank

33

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This route, which highlights a lot of Vall de Gallinera's most famous (short) hikes takes you from Beniali to Benissiva, Benitaia, La Carroja, Alpatro, Llombai, Benissili, Castillo de Benissili, La Forada, Mirador del Xa...

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Mulhacen 3,478m, Trevélez. Country HP (mainland)

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David Howells

Distance

16.57mi

Elevation +

6581f

TrailRank

33

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Siete Lagunas Loop. Starting from the campsite in Trevlez village I knew this was going to be a long day especially with the heat. Heading North through the upper part of the village you come to a signposted path that t...

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Lobres

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MD70

Distance

3.45mi

Elevation +

1047f

TrailRank

33

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Modt of the route is not marked and it will be better to pass the last mountain to the right instead of to the left as we did. Too steep and difficult to find a way.

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Alcoy - El Molinar, Poblado Iberico, Serreta - 1700 cals

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FlechaJuan

Distance

7.05mi

Elevation +

1621f

TrailRank

33

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Not an easy walk. After the start thru beautifull barranco Molinar over the road and then steep up. From the poblado and over the ridge some real serious clattering. Not for the fainthearted. But a very very nice walk.

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Valdevaqueros

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I. N.

Distance

8.70mi

Elevation +

1883f

TrailRank

33

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So this trail started interesting… WARNING, the entire trail is only for very experienced hikers / climbers First it took me through a hotel territory Then I had to walk through a private road Afterwards I had to c...

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Sotllo

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Th3t1s

Distance

10.88mi

Elevation +

4524f

TrailRank

33

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Route to the 3rd highest catalan summit. The trail goes through the very unknown Coma de Sotllo, with fantastic views of the highest catalan summits Route: Pla Boet - Vallferrera Refuge - Sotllo Lagoon - Coma de Sotllo ...

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Los Carrizales - Buenavista del Norte

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Lars Gäbler

Distance

7.71mi

Elevation +

2641f

TrailRank

32

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All good and well signposted until Teno. From there downwards I would call it challenging and recommend hiking sticks. Teno which is halfway has nice restaurants. I came by car and too the bus to the starting point. Time...

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Cruz del Carmen - Chinamada - Mirador Aguaide - Batan - Cruz del Carmen hike

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Daniel Craciun

Distance

9.50mi

Elevation +

3793f

TrailRank

32

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We started the trail from the restaurant on Cruz del Carmen and we followed the signs towords Chinamada. The trail starts on the right hand side of the restaurant and it goes down to Chinamada via a beautiful forest and ...

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Alhaurin El Grande to Mijas

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Michael Tilley

Distance

14.14mi

Elevation +

3750f

TrailRank

32

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Stamina! Stamina!! Stamina!!! That’s what is needed for the first part of this linear tour between Alhaurin El Grande and Mijas. I had visited Mijas and was extremely disappointed when Alhaurin El Grande turned out to be...

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Almendron Circuit.

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Nigel James

Distance

10.09mi

Elevation +

4117f

TrailRank

32

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Start/Finish El Pinarillo picnic area. Continue north on the dirt road having parked at the picnic spot. After approx 1k the road turns left and that is where you start going into the Barranc next to a concrete utility b...

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Circular Tossal Gros

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Pedro Benissa

Distance

3.61mi

Elevation +

843f

TrailRank

31

My note: The ridge walk down to the Pony Farm (marked alt start/finish) is absolutely delightful, with superb views. The return walk uphill through the trees is downright dangerous. No path, it simply peters out, only de...

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Mil Ventanas de Güimar

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MD70

Distance

2.58mi

Elevation +

1079f

TrailRank

31

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This route is a bit dangerous. Officially it's closed and you have to be very careful. Helmets and flashlights are useful tools on this route. You can rent this in a sports shop. Make sure to go there on a clear day. Th...

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