9 Small-Group Hikes in Spain Worth Flying For

Montserrat Hiking Experience & Monastery Premium Small Group Tour - The drive from Passeig de Gràcia to the mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Leave Barcelona in a comfortable eight-seat minivan for a guided Montserrat monastery visit and a real mountain hike. Guides such as Christian, Ramon, Bernard, and Amalia explain Catalan culture, geology, plants, and wildlife. Choose the 5.5-kilometer off-trail route or a shorter 3-kilometer downhill option, and bring lunch.

“We had a fantastic hike with Bernat who was very pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. We spent, for us, the right amount of time viewing the monastery and the majority of time hiking and learning about the mountains and the flora. The snack provided was much appreciated. The hike is a tad difficult but doable and so worth it.”

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Montserrat very early : Hiking, Abbey, very small group

2.Montserrat very early : Hiking, Abbey, very small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $81

Leave Barcelona around 6:45 a.m. with Albert from Barcelona Horizon Tours and reach Montserrat near sunrise. Visit the Abbey and Black Madonna with little waiting, then hike about 7.2 kilometers with up to 365 meters of ascent. This small-group trip suits fit walkers who want mountain views, quiet paths, and an early return to Barcelona.

“I highly recommend this experience to see an incredible sunrise, beat the crowds and see amazing viewpoints. Albert was very responsive and helpful leading up to the trip and confirmed convenient pickup points near our hotel. THE DRIVE: The van was spacious and comfortable. Albert is a speedy driver up that mountain so be prepared for a wild ride. I recommend Dramamine if you get carsick easily- lots of twists and turns up and down the mountain road. THE WEATHER: It was quite chilly and windy the day we were there in January so dress in layers. The sunrise was breathtaking! THE BASILICA VISIT: One important thing to be aware…”

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Trekking in the Volcanoes Natural Park in a small group

3.Trekking in the Volcanoes Natural Park in a small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $56

Walk through Lanzarote’s Timanfaya volcano country with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Sandra, Erik, and Sabrina explain volcanic rock, island history, and local life along a 3 to 4-hour route. Expect crater views, lava formations, possible cave stops, and a Canarian snack and wine break. Bring plenty of water.

“Sandra was an excellent guide, with excellent knowledge of the area and lava fields. She provided us with extra water, concerned our supplies would be insufficient for the dry heat. The climb was moderate, not too steep, with plenty of level areas. The meeting point, was at a quaint little church, however it is quite remote, most other members of the group arrived by car, however, we arrived by taxi, Sandra kindly dropped us back at our hotel. Memorable parts of the trip were the meditation by the crater, and watching the sunset with snacks and wine. Thank you for a memorable afternoon.”

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Tenerife Anaga Mountains: Circular Hike in the Laurel Forest – Small Group 10-12 P

4.Tenerife Anaga Mountains: Circular Hike in the Laurel Forest – Small Group 10-12 P

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 46 reviews · 2h 30m · from $31Cheapest way up

Join Sandra for a 2.5-hour circular walk through Tenerife’s Anaga Mountains, beginning near Cruz del Carmen at about 1,000 meters. Expect mossy laurel forest, steep ravines, mountain views, and stories of volcanic Tenerife and the Guanche people. The group stays small, with English, German, or French guidance and a relaxed walking pace.

“superbe balade guide très intéressante et sympathique”

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Costa Brava and Girona Small Group Easy Hike from Barcelona

5.Costa Brava and Girona Small Group Easy Hike from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $97

Leave Barcelona at 8:30 am for an easy Costa Brava walk, a stop at Cala S’Alguer, and a guided tour of Girona’s medieval quarter. Your English-speaking guide, such as Ferran, Marc, James, or another Mont Escape guide, handles the air-conditioned minivan, parking, commentary, and timing.

“Trip was perfect. We were picked up on time from our hotel. We travelled through Montscape Tours and Travels. One of this firms partner Ferran was our guide. He was knowledgeable with good advice on the history of the places we visited.Worth the money we paid. Recommended for everyone.”

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Montserrat Land of Shrines – One Day Small Group Hiking Tour from Barcelona

6.Montserrat Land of Shrines – One Day Small Group Hiking Tour from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $137

Leave Barcelona at 8:00 a.m. for Montserrat with a guide such as Fermin, Cinto, or Ivan. Visit the Benedictine monastery and Black Madonna, ride the St. Joan funicular, then hike past hermitages and peaks with lunch, water, transport, and accident insurance included. Expect a demanding four-hour mountain walk in a group of no more than eight.

“If you are looking for a real hiking experience, this a great tour. This was a fantastic hike of nearly 8 miles. We very briefly saw the monastery at Montserrat by choice, we opted not to wait in the line for the Black Madonna before taking the cable car up to the hiking trail. The hike took us along the mountain ridge to several shrines, both new and ancient. The hike also included two different peaks, including St. Jeroni, the highest peak in the mountain range, so although we took the cable car up, there was still a good amount of altitude gained while hiking. The terrain on the hike…”

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Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from Malaga

7.Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from Malaga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Meet guide Alfonso in central Malaga for a small-group outing to Frigiliana. Walk for about three hours through avocado groves, rural crops, an old Arab irrigation canal, and the Sierra Almijara Natural Park. Finish with time in Frigiliana, then taste local wine and tapas in a cellar. The hike is easy overall, with one 20-meter stretch through water.

“Excellent tour and Alfonso was a great tourguide. After the tour, Alfonso was willing to drop us off at different locations. Some back to the starting point, others to the beach and I was dropped at Nerja. After visiting the caves and the beach, i took the public bus back to Malaga.”

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Costa Brava Scenic Hike & Tossa de Mar Small Group Tour

8.Costa Brava Scenic Hike & Tossa de Mar Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $148

Spend about nine hours hiking the Camí de Ronda from Tossa de Mar to Cala Pola and Cala Bona, with time for swimming and coastal views. Your English or Spanish-speaking local guide, sometimes Christian, leads a group of no more than eight. Finish with Tossa’s medieval walls and whitewashed lanes. Confirm whether lunch is included before booking.

“Wish there had been more time to enjoy the beach! There were parts of the trail that required steep climbing however overall the views were absolutely stunning. Our tour guide Christian was absolutely amazing and helped our group traversRead more”

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Medieval Villages & La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Hiking. Small Group Tour

9.Medieval Villages & La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Hiking. Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $150

Leave Barcelona with a maximum of eight people and guide Ramon or another English or Spanish-speaking local guide. Hike through the Fageda d’en Jordà beech forest and around Santa Margarida and Croscat volcanoes, then visit Castellfollit de la Roca and medieval Besalú. A three-course lunch can be arranged at an extra cost.

“We loved our tour with Ramon. He’s so friendly and knowledgeable, and kept the tour and conversation engaging the whole time. La Garrotxa is so beautiful this time of year with the autumn colours, and the hike was easy enough even for amateur hikers. Besalu is so quaint and unique too. All in all, a really memorable day.”

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9 Small-Group Hikes in Spain Worth Flying For

Montserrat Hiking Experience & Monastery Premium Small Group Tour

1.Montserrat Hiking Experience & Monastery Premium Small Group Tour

Montserrat very early : Hiking, Abbey, very small group

2.Montserrat very early : Hiking, Abbey, very small group

Trekking in the Volcanoes Natural Park in a small group

3.Trekking in the Volcanoes Natural Park in a small group

Tenerife Anaga Mountains: Circular Hike in the Laurel Forest – Small Group 10-12 P

4.Tenerife Anaga Mountains: Circular Hike in the Laurel Forest – Small Group 10-12 P

Costa Brava and Girona Small Group Easy Hike from Barcelona

5.Costa Brava and Girona Small Group Easy Hike from Barcelona

Montserrat Land of Shrines – One Day Small Group Hiking Tour from Barcelona

6.Montserrat Land of Shrines – One Day Small Group Hiking Tour from Barcelona

Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from Malaga

7.Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from Malaga

Costa Brava Scenic Hike & Tossa de Mar Small Group Tour

8.Costa Brava Scenic Hike & Tossa de Mar Small Group Tour

Medieval Villages & La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Hiking. Small Group Tour

9.Medieval Villages & La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Hiking. Small Group Tour

Pick a kind of walking day

Above the treeline

Water and rock

How you walk it

Trees and trails