Best Ski & Hiking Destinations

Skiing, snowboarding, climbing, mountain hiking:

Baqueira Beret (Catalan Pyrenees)

Spain’s premier ski resort, offering excellent slopes, high-quality snow, and a stunning setting in the Val d'Aran.

Nearest Access: Vielha. Bus from Lleida or Barcelona.

Formigal, Astún & Candanchú (Aragonese Pyrenees)

A paradise for skiing and snowboarding, these resorts in the Pyrenees offer extensive slopes and breathtaking landscapes.

Nearest Access: Jaca. Bus from Zaragoza.

Sierra de Tramuntana (Mallorca, Balearic Islands)

A UNESCO World Heritage Site with dramatic cliffs, winding trails, and picturesque mountain villages like Valldemossa.

Nearest Access: Sóller. Train from Palma de Mallorca.

Picos de Europa (Asturias, Cantabria, Castilla y León)

One of Spain’s most stunning mountain ranges, ideal for hiking, climbing, and nature lovers.

Nearest Access: Cangas de Onís (Asturias) or Potes (Cantabria). Bus from Oviedo or Santander.

Sierra Nevada (Andalusia)

Home to Europe’s southernmost ski resort, as well as stunning hiking trails and breathtaking views.

Nearest Access: Pradollano. Bus from Granada.

La Palma (Canary Islands)

Known as ‘La Isla Bonita’, it offers spectacular volcanic landscapes, hiking trails, and the famous Roque de los Muchachos Observatory.

Nearest Access: Santa Cruz de La Palma. Flights from Madrid or Tenerife.

Montes Vascos (Basque Mountains)

A stunning region of rolling hills and rugged peaks, perfect for hiking and discovering Basque culture.

Nearest Access: Vitoria-Gasteiz or Bilbao. Train and bus connections available.

Sierra de Guadarrama (Madrid & Castilla y León)

Close to Madrid, this mountain range offers excellent hiking, climbing, and the popular Navacerrada ski resort.

Nearest Access: Puerto de Navacerrada. Train from Madrid.

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park (Aragonese Pyrenees)

A UNESCO World Heritage Site with dramatic canyons, waterfalls, and stunning high-altitude landscapes.

Nearest Access: Torla-Ordesa. Bus from Sabiñánigo (in peak season).

Teide National Park (Tenerife, Canary Islands)

Home to Spain’s highest peak, Mount Teide, this national park offers incredible volcanic scenery and cable car access to the summit.

Nearest Access: La Orotava. Bus from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

The Sierra de Béjar - La Covatilla (Salamanca, Castilla y León)

La Covatilla ski resort is located in the Central System of the province of Salamanca, in the autonomous community of Castilla y León.