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
Visit this mountainous island for an incredible holiday, walking through extensive evidence of volcanic activity including the awe-inspiring National Park and world-famous Calderas.
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A 10 night walking itinerary taking in the most popular section of the Camino Frances, visiting historic towns and cities including Burgos, Fromista and Leon.
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Excellent walking in the Sierra de Arencena, 'green' Andalucia with pretty villages adorned with beautiful blue and white tiles, lush green hills and groves of cork, oak and chestnut.
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A unique island of natural beauty and biological important, Lanzarote is a year-round destination with a temperate climate and other-worldly terrain. Enjoy birdwatching with the chance to see many protected bird species, walk up and across volcanic craters, enjoy time on the stunning beaches and visit to the little-known island of La Graciosa in this varied week long, self-guided trip.
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Located 30km from Tenerife, La Gomera is known as the untouched Canary Island, a paradise for those who like dramatic scenery, awe inspiring vistas, beautiful green valleys and ancient tropical rain forests. Popular with walkers of all abilities, this holiday comes with a car included for you to explore more of this incredible island.
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Less than 100 miles off the northwest coast of Africa, in the centre of the Canaries Atlantic Archipelago, the volcanic island of Gran Canaria - roughly the same size as Greater London - is often referred to as 'a continent in miniature' with its extraordinarily varied landscapes ranging from lush green forests and valleys in the north, to the towering mountainous interior, to the desert-like dunes and beautiful white beaches of its southern shores.
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A 7 night walking holiday offering you the opportunity to explore two Canarian islands - the variety of Tenerife with its lunar landscapes and La Isla Bonita - La Palma.
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Renowned as the 'Island of Eternal Spring', Tenerife's wild beauty varies from the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO Teide National Park, capped by the famous volcano itself, to its spectacular coastline with stunning ocean views.
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Beautiful circular walk in Catalonia taking in lovely coastal stretches and unspoilt country landscapes. Fabulous bird and plant life; very good hotels and swimming opportunities every day. Two nights are spent in a luxury castle.
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You walk through timeless white washed villages, along flower decked paths - poppies, wild iris, and pink oleander - and there's a good chance of spotting golden eagles soaring overhead.
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This is one of Europe's classic walks following one of the most ancient pilgrimage routes in the world! There's a real sense of camaraderie and achievement as you chat to fellow walkers from all parts of the globe.
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Easy, tranquil walking based in the north western corner of Menorca, but including a hire car so you can easily explore the entire tiny island. It offers a rich cultural history, deserted white beaches and is a UNESCO protected Biosphere Reserve.
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This is the 'real' Spain - a region of tiny white villages nestled in the mountains and surrounded by dramatic hills and National Park. As well as stunning walks - gorges, peaks, valleys, views - you'll enjoy wonderful Spanish hospitality. Option to visit Cordoba and Granada too.
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Beautiful circular walk in Catalonia taking in lovely coastal stretches and unspoilt country landscapes. Fabulous bird and plant life; very good hotels and swimming opportunities every day. One night is spent in a luxury castle.
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The least known of the Canary Islands, El Hierro is a mixture of volcanic scenery, pastures and beautiful Canarian pine woodlands, whose inhabitants are independently minded and fiercely proud of their unspoiled home.
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On this 7 night single centre holiday based in Port Soller, discover on foot the best of Mallorca including the Tramuntana mountains and the picturesque coastline.
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A north to south route across the island linking family run hotels and taking in a wide variety of spectacular scenery which will have you wondering why you have not walked here before.
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Discover the Alpujarras, one of the most wild and undiscovered mountain ranges of Spain, stretching from the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the Mediterranean below. Walk from village to village exploring the landscape on route to your hotel each day.
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This 7-night linear walk takes you to all corners of the smallest of the Canary Islands. The unspoiled island has spectacular escarpments, volcanic ash cones and lava flows, a great coastline and a green - pastoral and forested - central plateau.
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From Arenas de Cabrales, the gateway to the Picos de Europa, this self-guided walking holiday will both thrill and challenge you, with a fantastic range of walks, awe inspiring scenery and a plethora of wildlife and birds to be seen. Perfectly based at the Hotel Torrecerrodo where a friendly welcome, and delicious home cooked food will greet you at the end of each day.
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A walker's delight, measuring just 20 square miles yet packed with a variety of walks it is a tiny, friendly island with charming, rural villages and a handful of small coastal towns.
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The Sierra de Gredos is little known, yet it offers some of the finest walking in Spain - from gentle strolls through flower-filled meadows to high level hikes amid mountainous peaks, waterfalls and lagoons. Excellent hotel serving superb regional cuisine.
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Enjoy a real sense of camaraderie and achievement on this seven-night pilgrim walk from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela.
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Combine a stay at the beach with your choice of gentle walking and cycling routes for an active family holiday. You stay in the fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, where the rocky coastline has small coves to explore.
We provide a range of fully researched, self-guided walking and cycling routes, typically at activity level 1, making this an ideal family activity holiday with children. Throughout your stay, a complimentary Headwater bike for your exclusive use is provided to give you total flexibility.
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An incredible 10 night journey over the Pyrenees from France to Spain. Joining the Camino Frances, you will experience stunning scenery, beautiful towns and historic cities, whilst making friends with fellow pilgrims along the way .
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Mainly coastal walking also taking in sweeping green valleys, pretty wine villages, hidden white hamlets and colourful fishing harbours. Highlights include artists' favourite, Cadaques, and the spectacular bay at Roses, with a 16th century castle and ruined citadel.
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La Palma, nicknamed La Isla Bonita (the pretty Isle), is a relatively unheard of volcanic island in the western Canaries. For its small size it features a vast amount of diverse scenery, from dense cloud forest to volcanic landscapes with twisted rock formations and black sand beaches. This walking itinerary is designed to take advantage of the island's well waymarked paths. These start on the eastern side of La Palma, follow the coast to the north and then finally head south across the great Caldera which dominates the island.
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The Camino may be walked for religious or non-religious reasons or perhaps just the desire to hop out of the fast lane to reflect on life and refresh the soul. Whatever your reason, this walk is unforgettable.
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Known as the Tuscany of Spain, this 7 night holiday explores the little-known region of Aragón. Discover on foot and by bike its rich and long history where medieval villages dot a landscape of lush valleys and rich pastures with a backdrop of rugged mountains. Stay at the Mas de la Costa and enjoy gourmet cuisine in an idyllic setting surrounded by almond and olive groves.
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Explore the miniature continent of Gran Canaria and La Isla Bonita of La Palma in one holiday.
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The Portuguese Camino de Santiago along the coast is one of the most unique and has been one of the main pilgrim routes to Santiago for centuries. Set out on a journey of discovery, not only of the country but of yourself as you follow in the footsteps of countless pilgrims and walkers.
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Enjoy varied guided walking on the sub-tropical island of La Gomera. Stay in the 4 star Parador in the island capital of San Sebastian. Excellent cuisine, and spectacular gorge and coastal walks. Finish off the day with a dip in the pool overlooking Mount Teide on Tenerife.
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A naturalist's paradise, the climate in Tenerife is so perfect for wild flowers, butterflies and birdlife that our walks are an explosive celebration of colour: at sea level, swaying banana palms contrast with yellow cacti, while inland hibiscus and geraniums adorn traditional white villages.
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This 12 night holiday is one of Europe's classic walks following one of the most ancient pilgrimage routes in the world! There's a real sense of camaraderie and achievement as you chat to fellow walkers from all parts of the globe. Enjoy time in Leon and Santiago too!
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Behind Mallorca’s (also known as Majorca) façade lies a tranquil and timeless landscape. Discover the 'real' Mallorca on this 7-night trip, where we will explore high peaks, picturesque hamlets and the gorgeous coast.
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The best times to walk in Spain can vary greatly depending on where you go. We run our holidays all year round to cater for all of our customers. If you'd like to walk in places like the Canary Islands over the winter you can. If you'd prefer to spend your summer in Spain, we offer Catalunyan trips too.
All of our Spanish walking holidays include transport between the hotels and airports in addition to the transfer of all your luggage between the various hotels you stay at throughout your stay. Breakfast is included as standard along with any other meals specified in your itinerary.
We have designed our walking holidays to cater for everyone with an interest in walking or even just those keen to see the sights and the scenery. To help you decide which is best for you, our grading system defines the difficulty of each trip based on its length and the heights it encompasses. On each of the holiday pages themselves, we have also assigned an activity rating level from 1-3.
Travel to and from Spain is part of any package and our team will be only too happy to talk you through the various options available be it by air or rail. We can even organise private transfers from most UK airports for a small additional fee.
Our team will be on call around the clock and our 'boots on the ground' will be made up of our Headwater-employed reps, hotel staff and various partners familiar with the area. If you're ever in need of anything, don't hesitate to ask for their assistance.
