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The 15 Best Hiking Tours in Spain

62 hikes  ·  from $43 a head

Caminito del Rey, Timanfaya lava fields, the pools above Valencia. These 15 walks are compared on the drive from the coast, the exposure and how early they sell out.

La Palma: Tajogaite Volcano Guided Trek - The 15-minute van ride from El Paso
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La Palma: Tajogaite Volcano Guided Trek

1.Tajogaite Volcano Guided Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,810 reviews · 4 hours · from $45Our pick

Spend four hours exploring Tajogaite, La Palma’s newest volcano, on an 8-kilometer guided route. A short van ride from El Paso leads to fresh volcanic ground, lava flows, and views of the south crater. Guides such as Bebe, Juan, Amanda, Steven, and Gianluca explain the eruption in English, Spanish, or German on selected days.

“Gianluca is a great tour guide with lots of knowledge about La Palma and its history and geography. He led the entire tour with such a perfect sense of humour that nobody felt the tiredness. Even after the tour he was kind enough to arrange a Taxi to drive our hotel back! A must go to place in La Palma and the person to be with for a tour! Gracias!!”

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From Valencia: Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools - The coach ride from Valencia to the Mijares River
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From Valencia: Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools

2.Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,741 reviews · from $51

Travel by coach from Valencia to Montanejos for a guided mountain walk along the Mijares River. See the Chorro water jet, then relax at the Fuentes de los Baños pools. Guides speak English and Spanish. The hike is moderate, but you can skip it and spend more time swimming.

“We really enjoyed the trip. Such a beautiful place to visit! It was pleasure to hike with our guides and group and then relax in the water. This is one of our highlights of visiting of Valencia for sure!”

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From Seville: Caminito del Rey Hike Day Trip - The long coach ride from Seville
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From Seville: Caminito del Rey Hike Day Trip

3.Caminito del Rey Hike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,240 reviews · 10 hours · from $117

You travel from Seville by air-conditioned coach to the Caminito del Rey, then walk restored cliffside paths above the Guadalhorce River with a local guide. Expect about 2.5 to 3 hours on foot, dramatic gorge views, a suspension bridge, and a stop in Osuna when included. Guides such as Sandro, Pedro, Merce, and Rachel have earned praise for clear, lively commentary.

“All was a fantastic day and will recommend this to everyone. Thanks Laura and Rachel. Mario & Winnie.”

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Lanzarote: Hike Across Timanfaya's Volcanic Landscapes - The walk across lava fields and craters
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Lanzarote: Hike Across Timanfaya’s Volcanic Landscapes

4.Hike Across Timanfaya’s Volcanic Landscapes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,234 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Walk roughly 7 to 9 kilometers across Timanfaya’s volcanic terrain in a group of no more than 10. Guides such as Ula, Sabrina, and Alejandro explain Lanzarote’s eruptions, lava types, plants, and history in English or Spanish. The route is mostly easy but rocky, with optional hotel transfers and time for photos.

“A relaxed, informative, fun and enjoyable trek with our cool guide Sabrina🖖. Recommended.”

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The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience - Cruz de Tejeda brings geology and local food together
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The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience

5.The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,120 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $119Best guided

Spend a full day exploring Gran Canaria’s volcanic interior with guides such as Víctor, Daylos, Celeste, and Angélica. You’ll visit Bandama, Cruz de Tejeda, Roque Nublo, and Pico de Las Nieves, with local tastings, a Canarian-French lunch, guide-taken photos, and honey rum at sunset. The Roque Nublo walk is moderately challenging.

“A fantastic day out going into the interior of the island and learning about its history and geography with jaw dropping scenery and views of the volcanoes and scenery The lunch and wine were great and our hike just about right being not too strenuous but more than a stroll The day culminated with a view of a wonderful sunset from the island’s highest point”

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From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery, Easy Hike, Cable Car - Meeting the van on Passeig de Gràcia
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From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery, Easy Hike, Cable Car

6.Montserrat Monastery, Easy Hike, Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,021 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

Travel from central Barcelona in a small air-conditioned van to Montserrat, where a certified guide explains the Benedictine monastery, cloister, geology, and wildlife. Ride the cable car, take an easy walk through the national park, and enjoy free time. Guides include David, Jordi, James, Alan, and Alain.

“Practically everything was perfectly prepared, and the tour and guide shared fascinating facts about the mountain, nature, and the monastery, and everything related to it, in a unique way. They shared the historical context of the monastery's founding and its history from its inception to the present day. He guided us and pointed out the best spots to admire the monuments and nature, and to take the best photos. Thank you so much for your time!”

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From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike - The 55-minute ride from Barcelona
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From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike

7.Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike

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

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat in a group of up to eight, visit the Benedictine monastery and Black Madonna, ride the funicular, and hike old pilgrimage paths. Guides such as Frank, Juan, Jordi, Franco, and Jesús add local insight on Catalan history, geology, plants, and food. The pace is active, with about 45 minutes of free time before returning.

“Excellent day trip to Montiserrat. Our guide Franco was very knowledgeable and friendly. The only small room for improvement would be have just 1/2 hour more of free time. Felt a little rushed at the end of the hike down.”

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Granada: Los Cahorros de Monachil Canyon Hiking Tour - Meeting in Granada and driving to Monachil
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Granada: Los Cahorros de Monachil Canyon Hiking Tour

8.Los Cahorros de Monachil Canyon Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 879 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

Join a guide such as Julio or Marcello for a four-hour trip from Granada to Los Cahorros de Monachil. Walk 6.5 km beside the river, cross suspension bridges, squeeze through narrow rock passages, and pause at Sierra Nevada viewpoints. Transport, water, hiking sticks, snacks, and insurance are included.

“Our guide had such great energy and was a joy to be around. The scenery was beautiful and I’m so glad I went on this hike. 10/10 would recommend!!”

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Lanzarote: Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers - What the 3.5 to 4-hour route feels like
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Lanzarote: Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers

9.Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 861 reviews · 3.5 - 4 hours · from $50

Walk through Lanzarote’s Volcanos Natural Park with guides such as Raquel and José, reaching a volcano summit and looking into a crater. The 3.5 to 4-hour hike covers lava fields, volcanic formations, plants, wildlife, and eruption history. Transfers, water, fruit, nuts, and biscuits are included. Expect some steep sections, wind, and plenty of walking.

“Thrilling volcano hike in Lanzarote. Expert guide, epic views, highly recommended!”

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Lanzarote: Timanfaya Natural Park Trekking Tour - The crater walk and changing volcanic colors
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Lanzarote: Timanfaya Natural Park Trekking Tour

10.Timanfaya Natural Park Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 766 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Walk about 8 kilometers through Timanfaya’s volcanic terrain with a small group of up to nine people. Guides such as Sandra, Andy, Claudia, and Erik explain eruptions, lava, plants, and local history. You’ll pause for Canary wine, cheese, mojo, and other snacks, often near a crater or sunset viewpoint.

“Great trek. Beautiful place, very informative guide. We found out a lot about the volcanoes, their eruptions in the island, different lava types, local fauna, plants, minerals and rocks. Even saw some birds. Had a little break in the middle to have some wine and cheese, with homemade sauce 😍. Got picked up at and returned to Arrecife. Great communication with organisers.”

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Caminito del Rey: Guided Hiking Tour with Entrance Tickets - Getting to the North Access without a last-minute scramble
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Caminito del Rey: Guided Hiking Tour with Entrance Tickets

11.Caminito del Rey: Guided Hiking Tour with Entrance Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 711 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

Follow a guide along the Caminito del Rey, a restored walkway about 100 meters above El Chorro Gorge. Your three-hour visit includes entry, a helmet, audio equipment, insurance, and Spanish or English commentary on the gorge, engineering, and wildlife. Allow extra time and money for the walk and bus ride back to the parking area.

“How ever if you park at the north gate 4 km walk to check point”

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Tenerife: Mount Teide Summit Hiking Adventure with Cable Car - Reaching La Rambleta by cable car
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Tenerife: Mount Teide Summit Hiking Adventure with Cable Car

12.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 English or Spanish-speaking guide toward Teide’s 3,718-meter summit. The route is short but demanding because of the altitude, with rocky steps, cold wind, and limited access to the crater. A permit, cable-car ticket, and optional north Tenerife pickup are included.

“This trip to Mount Teide was amazing. We had a really good friendly, accommodating and informative guide Victor.”

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Montserrat Half Day with Cable Car and Easy Hike from Barcelona - The 8 a.m. pickup and small-group ride
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Montserrat Half Day with Cable Car and Easy Hike from Barcelona

13.Montserrat Half Day with Cable Car and Easy Hike from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $81

Leave Barcelona at 8 a.m. in an air-conditioned minivan and head to Montserrat with a local guide such as James, Alan, or David. Visit the monastery, basilica, atrium, and chapels, ride the mountain cable car, then walk downhill through the hills. The group is limited to 16 people, with about 45 minutes for food or shopping.

“Such a fantastic experience! This was our family’s favorite thing we did in Barcelona! James, our guide was a fantastic host! He was waiting for us exactly at the meeting point right on time and got us back right on schedule! You can tell James loves being a guide. We brought our family with three children ages 15, 13 and 11. James was a wonderful driver and host to the entire group. The day at the monastery was unbelievably beautiful. James got us on location quickly and efficiently and was able to provide history on the area. We then enjoyed a lovely cable car ride and hike down the mountain.…”

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From South Tenerife: Mount Teide Hiking Day Trip & Cable Car - Teide National Park, volcanic scenery before the climb
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From South Tenerife: Mount Teide Hiking Day Trip & Cable Car

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

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

Ride from south Tenerife to Mount Teide National Park in a small group of up to 10. With guide Steffi or another official mountain guide, take the cable car from 2,350 to 3,550 meters, then hike the final 170 meters to the crater. Permits, transport, insurance, and cable-car tickets are included.

“Visiting Mount Teide is a unique experience. Steffi is an excellent guide. Recommended!”

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Hiking in the Canyon of the Monachil Cubs in Granada - Following the Monachil River through Los Cahorros
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Hiking in the Canyon of the Monachil Cubs in Granada

15.Hiking in the Canyon of the Monachil Cubs in Granada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Leave Granada by private minibus for a 6.5-kilometer walk through Los Cahorros, a canyon near Monachil. You will cross hanging bridges, pass waterfalls and tunnels, and learn about local plants and wildlife from an English-speaking guide such as Marcello, Julio, or Emile. The route is family-friendly in places, but narrow sections require crouching, scrambling, and steady footing.

“The tricky parts of the track are not too bad. I was nervous in case things got more challenging- but they didn’t and were all very manageable. The hike is really beautiful, combing river, bush and views from spectacular rock high points. Guide fantastic at ensuring everyone felt safe and enjoying the hike. Thanks Emile”

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Just written up: Spain Hiking Tours

★ 4.5Montanejos Hiking Tour & Thermal Pools from ValenciaFrom $59111 reviews
★ 4.8Cala del Moraig Hiking & Beach TripFrom $58107 reviews
★ 4.1Montanejos Tour with Guided HikeFrom $5786 reviews
★ 5.0Trekking in the Volcanoes Natural Park in a small groupFrom $5697 reviews
★ 5.0Montserrat very early : Hiking, Abbey, very small groupFrom $81127 reviews
★ 5.0PRIVATE TOUR Teide National Park: Hiking and StargazingFrom $23938 reviews
★ 5.0Private Pre-Pyrenees Medieval Village Hike from BarcelonaFrom $42539 reviews
★ 5.0Semi-Private Montserrat Monastery & Hiking ExperienceFrom $89132 reviews
★ 5.0Teide Night Hike to Watch Sunrise and ShadowFrom $27091 reviews
★ 4.0Caminito del Rey Trekking WalkwayFrom $54100 reviews
★ 5.0Torcal de Antequera Hiking Tour from MálagaFrom $6659 reviews
★ 5.0Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from MalagaFrom $6538 reviews
★ 4.9Sierra de Tramuntana Hiking with small PicnicFrom $9385 reviews
★ 5.0Valldemossa Tour and Mountain Viewpoint HikeFrom $10589 reviews
★ 4.9From Málaga: Guided Hike in El Torcal de AntequeraFrom $7151 reviews

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