15 Mountain Hikes in Spain Worth Lacing Up For

1.Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 978 reviews · 6 hours · from $74Our pick

Travel from Barcelona in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Jesus, Frank, Juan, or Jordi. Visit Montserrat’s 11th-century monastery, ride the funicular, hike through rocky mountain country, and finish with free time for local food and shops.

“Beautiful day in Monserrat! Our guide was wonderful and we got to see so many spectacular views, wildflowers, and the monastary on our short hike. Don’t miss this trip!”

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2.Mount Teide Summit Hiking Adventure with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 688 reviews · from $160

Ride the cable car to La Rambleta, then follow your official guide up rocky Trail 10 toward Teide’s 3,718-meter summit. Guides such as Miriam, Benjamin, and Dario explain the volcano’s geology and keep the group moving safely. Transport from north Tenerife may be included.

“Spectacular landscape and climb from the top station to the summit. Our guide was amazing with a wealth of knowledge and great sense of humor. We couldn’t have asked for better weather with a breathtaking view of not only the caldera, and Tenerife italef bit of the neighbouring islands and even El Hierro in the distance. Well worth the effort to get to the top. The walk to the viewing point of Pico Viejo was excellent to. A beautiful crater. Highly recommended”

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3.From South Tenerife: Mount Teide Hiking Day Trip & Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 482 reviews · from $169

Travel from Tenerife’s south coast to Mount Teide National Park in a small group of 2 to 10. A guide such as Steffi leads the final 170-meter hike after your cable-car ride, with summit permits, transport, and return tickets included. Bring warm layers, water, snacks, and sturdy shoes.

“Our guide was wonderful in every way and there is no higher recommendation than climbing to the highest volcano, still so simmering hot you can’t put your hand over a vent! 10 stars all around!”

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4.Anaga Mountains & Enchanted Forest Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 7 hours · from $122Top rated

Join Alex or Elena for a seven-hour small-group hike through Tenerife’s Anaga Mountains and laurel forest. Expect changing weather, narrow paths, old water channels, volcanic ridges, a picnic, cave village views, and a final climb. Pickup is included from much of southern and eastern Tenerife.

“Wow- what a wonderful day we had with Alex! This was the last day of our holiday and I wanted to see Anaga which I had heard a lot about. Absolutely beautiful scenery and a very enjoyable hike with some lovely people and the very charismatic Alex as our guide. Alex is very knowledgeable and passionate about the region and it was an absolute pleasure to spend time in his company. The hike itself was quite demanding in terms of the terrain but that made it even more interesting. We travelled through water channels and caves and Alex provided all the necessary equipment to help us navigate everything safely. We…”

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5.“Peaks of Gran Canaria” Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 295 reviews · 9 hours · from $82

Join UIMLA-certified mountain guide Maciej for a small-group hike near Pico de las Nieves, with views of Roque Nublo and Tenerife on clear days. Hotel transport, hiking poles, insurance, food, drinks, and a local restaurant meal are included. The route changes with weather and season.

“It was a fantastic day spent in nature. Maciej was an excellent guide, the hike was an easy pace and he was knowledgeable. The drive was pleasant. The lunch after the hike was great.”

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6.Full day Hiking Gran Canaria Peaks of Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $84

Join guide Maciej for a 9-hour mountain day near Pico de las Nieves. Walk 7 to 10 km through pine forest and open peaks, with views toward Roque Nublo, the coast, and Tenerife’s Teide. Pickup is available from selected southern resorts, and a local lunch follows the hike.

“Fantastic guide and experience, we were very lucky to be able to see snow-capped Teide during our hike.”

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7.Hiking Tour in Anaga Mountains and Enchanted Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $168

Join Alex or Elena for a seven-hour hike through Tenerife’s Anaga Mountains and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Walk the misty Enchanted Forest, pass a cliffside cave village, tackle varied mountain trails, enjoy a picnic, and receive 20 to 30 photos. Pickup is available from much of the south and east coast.

“Breath taking views, some tough climbs, but a real adventure with plenty to see. Alex looked after us well.”

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8.From Palma: Valldemossa Tour and Mountain Viewpoint Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Join Daniella from Palma for an easy 5-kilometer hike near Valldemossa, stopping at four mountain viewpoints before exploring the village’s flower-lined lanes. Transport, bottled water, a local Coca de Patata pastry, and an English-speaking guide are included. Groups are limited to four.

“We absolutely loved this tour and would 100% recommend it! It was so nice starting our tour early in the charming and picturesque town of Valldemosa, before any of the crowds arrived. We really appreciated Daniella’s flexibility and customer service, allowing us to avoid the hot direct sun and fast tracking us to Pthe shaded areas of the hiking trail. The views were spectacular, and Daniella is so knowledgeable about the history and geography of the area. This was one of the nicest and most beautiful hikes we’ve ever been on. We also really appreciated. Daniela providing us with restaurant recommendations in Palma and Sóller.”

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9.Montserrat Mountain Hike and Abbey Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 6 hours · from $93

Travel from Barcelona in a small group of up to eight, visit Montserrat’s Benedictine monastery and La Moreneta, then ride the Sant Joan funicular uphill and hike back through the Nature Park with a professional guide.

“Jordi was great! Both personable and knowledgeable. We had a great time.”

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10.Sierra Calderona & El Garbí Mountain hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $100

Join Vincent for a small-group, 10-kilometre hike from Beselga through Sierra Calderona. See ninth-century Arab irrigation works, Beselga Castle, Barraix Hermitage, and El Garbí’s sea views. The half-day outing includes transport from Sagunto, breathwork, and a Valencian snack.

“I really appreciated this experience and spent a great time. Vincent is a guide very involved, super nice and funny that makes sure that all is going well for you. He also gives explanations about places of interest. A very few people do the hike and that day we have met anybody on the way. That’s very appreciable. Once at the summit you will be rewarded: the view at the summit of El Garbi is stunning. Last but not the least you will be accompanied by the three adorable dogs of Vincent😀 Do not think twice and book this activity. This is a must-do in Valencia for those who love…”

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11.Hike to Secret Waterfalls of the Pyrenees Mountains, From Barcelona & Girona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $300

Leave Barcelona or Girona for Alta Garrotxa, a remote Pyrenean mountain area of forest, rocky trails, turquoise pools, and Sant Aniol d'Aguja waterfall. Jamie, a trained mountain leader, adjusts the route to your pace. Expect about eight hours, snacks, and a small group of no more than six.

“The hike was absolutely fantastic! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed all of the scenery and Jamie was a wonderful guide! Extremely kind and thoughtful and very knowledgeable, and great to talk to. You cannot do better!”

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12.Cala Millor: “Cavemen”, cave on a mountain,fun game and hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews · 3.5 hours

Follow a 5-kilometer route from Cala Millor to a mountain cave using an app in English, German, French, or Spanish. Solve riddles, inspect Lost Places, cross a cactus forest, hear local stories, and stop at wide viewpoints. Allow 3 to 3.5 hours and wear sturdy shoes and long trousers.

“Die Rätsel sind etwas undurchsichtig. Lassen sich mit etwas Geschickt aber lösen.”

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13.Montserrat Monastery and Mountain Half Day Hiking from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Leave Barcelona at 8:00 am for Montserrat in a private air-conditioned vehicle. With guides such as Frank or Jordi, you’ll hike through the nature park, see mountain shrines, visit Santa Maria de Montserrat and the Black Madonna, then return after about six hours.

“Frank was a great guide - friendly, funny, knowledgeable & well-informed. We really enjoyed the visit to the monestery and the walk. Be warned, though, it was VERY cold in February - there was snow on the Pyrenees and an icy blast blew from them.”

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14.Half-Day Montserrat Monastery and Mountain Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $93

Leave Barcelona in an air-conditioned private van for Montserrat, where you visit the Benedictine monastery and La Moreneta before hiking through the Nature Park. A professional guide, water, hiking poles, admission, and accident insurance are included. Routes may suit different fitness levels.

“Impresionante lugar y fabuloso guía! Muy buena combinación!! Lo recomiendo totalmente y lo volvería a hacer con ellos!!”

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15.Hiking on the sacred mountain El Cardon

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $64Best value

Join Fuerte Authentic Tours for a four-hour small-group hike from Costa Calma, Esquinzo, or Jandía. Your German-speaking guide leads you to the Virgin of El Tanquito chapel, shares stories of springs and early island life, and serves a picnic snack.

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