Walking Holidays in Spain

Our walking holidays in Spain span a country that buzzes with life from dusk until dawn. With heritage, culture and food at its heart, it is an amazingly diverse country, and our guided and self-guided walks are the perfect way to really get under the skin of Spanish life.

Whether you're looking for a self-guided adventure on your own or with companions that lets you own the pace and direction of your walking holiday, or want to be shown the best bits of your chosen region by one of our knowledgeable local guides, we can help.

Our walking holidays take you through famous pilgrim routes and around lush volcanic islands, while giving you a view of coastal Spain that's a far cry from your typical sun, sand and sea breaks. Want to learn more? Get in touch with our helpful team today or visit our blog

TYPES OF SPANISH WALKING HOLIDAYS 

At Headwater, we offer a wide range of Spanish walking holidays designed for all fitness levels, interests and more.

Guided walking holidays in Spain

A guided Spanish walking holiday lets you experience one or more regions up close and personal alongside like-minded travellers.

You'll explore some of Spain's most beautiful walking routes, through sleepy villages and culture-filled towns, all under the expert guidance of one of our local partners. Working for Headwater, they will be from your destination and therefore have intimate knowledge of the landscape, culture and history. Ramble by day and socialise over delicious food and drink by night, all while staying in quality accommodation owned by locals.

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Self-guided walking holidays in Spain

Choose a self-guided Spanish walking holiday and take complete control of your journey. We'll supply you with detailed route directions, up-to-date GPS maps via our app and luxury local accommodation throughout your stay but leave the exploration - and pace - completely up to you.

Get to know the walking routes of a single region with single-centre self-guided holidays or choose a hotel-to-hotel holiday where we transfer you and your luggage between each new destination. Whichever you choose, it means that you won't have to carry a heavy pack, letting you focus purely on the grand vistas, gorgeous landscapes and local culture all around you.

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Walking holidays in northern Spain

Northern Spain's walking routes, including the famous Camino de Santiago, have been trodden by pilgrims for well over a millennium. They are some of the world's walkers' favourite Spanish walking holidays, and we offer plenty of guided and self-guided walking holidays through this beautiful area of the country.

Explore the Camino Frances, also known as St James's Way, through historic cities like Burgos, Fromista and Leon, and across bucolic rolling scenery. Our Camino de Santiago walking holiday features one-of-a-kind accommodation and a breathtaking variety of scenery - our highlights tour is also perfect for a shorter holiday. To walk a less-frequented area of Northern Spain, meanwhile, our Catalan Classic Walk has plenty of varied walks - plus swimming opportunities galore!

WHERE TO GO WALKING IN SPAIN

When it comes to walking, this sun-soaked country has something for everyone. Our luxury Spanish walking holidays cover a wide range of favourite locations and routes, including strolling through the great artistic cities of Sierra de Gredos. Explore gentle routes through the beautifully unspoilt countryside of Catalonia. And who could forget the iconic Camino de Santiago, one of the world's most ancient pilgrimage routes?

Away from the mainland, Menorca and the Canaries offer the perfect climate for walking holidays year-round. Whatever your preference, with guided and self-guided options ranging from four to 12 nights in duration, browse our walking holidays in Spain below to find the trip for which you've been looking.