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

Sierra de Aitana walking holiday in Spain

From £1449 to £1999
8 days inc UK flights
Magnificent trek with views over the sparkling Mediterranean
Small group2024: 22 Sep, 17 Nov, 8 Dec, 2025: 5 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 1 Jun, 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec

Walking in Andalucia, Spain

From £1779 to £2379
8 days inc UK flights
The olive groves and rugged hills of Andalucia
Small group2024: 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 21 Dec, 2025: 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 20 Dec

Picos mountains walking holiday in Spain

From £1545 to £1995
8 days inc UK flights
Spectacular range of limestone peaks, ridges and valleys
Small group2024: 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 2025: 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct

Mallorca walking holiday in the Balearic Islands, Spain

From £1745 to £2095
8 days inc UK flights
Tranquil and timeless landscape dotted with mediaeval villages
Small group2024: 22 Sep, 2025: 9 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 19 Oct

Cooking and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees

From €1695
8 days ex flights
Gastronomy and beautiful walks in the Spanish Pyrenees.
Small group2025: 22 Apr, 16 Oct

Las Alpujarras walking holiday, Spain

From €1195 to €1395
6 days ex flights
Guided walking holiday in the Alpujarras of Andalucia
Small group2024: 28 Sep, 2025: 3 May, 11 Oct

Catalonia walking & food tour, Spain

From €1176 to €1354
7 days ex flights
Enjoy varied landscapes & sample local food & wine.

Catalonia self guided walking holidays

From €870 to €985
8 days ex flights
Self-guided walking holidays in Catalonia

Catalonia coastal walking holiday, Spain

From £2249 to £2749
7 days inc UK flights
Track the magnificent Wild Coast of Catalunya
Small group2024: 20 Oct, 2025: 20 Apr, 18 May, 8 Jun, 28 Sep, 19 Oct

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. You’ll be equipped with maps and detailed route notes (wildlife check lists, language tips and restaurant recommendations included), and if you’re staying in a different place each night, your luggage will be transported ahead of you. Most are tailor made to your preferences (say, if you’d 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.
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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]
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