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The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular hiking & trekking tours in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Seville day trip to Caminito del Rey near Málaga: guided walk over Gaitanes Gorge, new bridge views, and a short Osuna visit.
“It was a nice trip and our guide Catherine was very friendly. The scenery at the Caminito was breathtaking.”
Gran Canaria Volcano Heart Tour: Bandama craters, Roque Nublo hike, Tejeda tastings, and honey-rum sunset above the clouds.
“Great knowledgeable & friendly guides, David & Victor. Really loved this tour for the amazing volcanos, calderas & craters - saw every I aimed to & the most beautiful sunset! Was such a fun day & awesome value, with yummy lunch, door to door service, pictures included & toast at the end of an amazing…”
Montserrat monastery, cloister and cable car views plus an easy National Park hike from Barcelona in a small group.
“Everything worked out as planned. Our car left on time, amazing views up to the Monastery. Our tour guide James was amazing, I really recommend to have him as your guide during the tour. At Monastery we have a mix of faith and mystical environment. It is a good place for a half day visit.”
Day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery and Catalonia views by funicular, with a short pilgrim hike and market time included.
“Jesus was a wonderful guide…so engaging, so knowledgeable, and really just a great guy. Monserrat was stunning. The trip left us wanting to return and do some of the several hikes available in this natural wonderland. I would recommend to others that if you are planning to hike, this trip might not be your first…”
Guided hike in Granada’s Sierra Nevada. Los Cahorros canyon bridges, tunnels, river pools, and panoramic views in a small group.
“This I must say was one of the highlights of our time in Spain. If you are in Granada this is a must do. We had a very knowledgeable guide in Marcello, who showed care and consideration to everyone in our group. He showed his great passion for the region as he passed on his…”
A 3.5-4 hour small-group volcano hike in Lanzarote’s National Park with transfers, snacks, and expert guides.
“Thrilling volcano hike in Lanzarote. Expert guide, epic views, highly recommended!”
Guided Caminito del Rey hike with entrance tickets and helmet. Walk cliffside paths about 7.7 km high above El Chorro Gorge.
“Zeer vriendelijke grappige gids alles goed en suidelijk uitgelegd het was een fantastische ervaring”
Hike Mount Teide with an official guide using the cable car, including a crater permit and summit views in a well-paced 7-hour day.
“I loved the hike! Even though there is a huge change in altitude, our guide was very helpful in making sure everyone took their time to acclimate and went at a pace that suited everyone. He was very informative, telling lots of interesting facts about the topography and geography of Teide. I loved all the…”
Cable car to Montserrat from Barcelona for a guided monastery visit, easy hike, and funicular views. Tickets and minivan included.
“Our guide was excellent, he explained everything well and did not rush us Place was beautiful, definitely worth the visit”
Granada canyon hike in Los Cahorros with hanging bridges, waterfalls, and tunnels. Small English group, optional poles, ~3–4 hours.
“A lovely walk threw some lovely countryside with an excellent guide who was friendly, kind, knowledgeable and very aware of the fitness levels and capabilities of each person in our group. This is a great walk for young families with enough challenge and fun to keep them happy. Our lovely guide shared information about the…”
Timanfaya volcano trek in Lanzarote: 7 km low-difficulty loop, hotel pickup, rain jackets and poles, English guide, 3 hours.
“Great and well informed guide with a very impressive but easy to do 3 hour walk in the national park”
Small-group Costa Brava day from Barcelona: easy coastal hike, snorkel gear, optional cliff jumps, and lunch at a local tapas spot.
“Nacho was an excellent guide and we hit awesome snorkeling spots all over Costa Brava. Knowledgeable about the area and any questions we had for him, the small group we had was super fun and I would recommend this day trip to anyone visiting Barcelona or Catalunya.”
A small-group Sierra Nevada hike from Granada with glacier geology, streams and waterfalls, and chances to spot mountain goats near Mulhacén.
“Worth travelling to Granada! Jaime is an exceptional guide. The whole group enjoyed it. Guiding us to the top, explaining how the landscape came into being, and helping us when we needed it. We highly recommend taking this tour.”
Small-group hike in Tenerife’s Anaga Mountains through the Enchanted Forest, with picnic views, safety gear, and 20–30 tour photos.
“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…”
Early morning van to Montserrat for near-empty Abbey access, the Black Madonna, and an on-trails hike with local views from Barcelona.
“It was one of the best trips I've ever had! Albert is a professional, knowledgeable and fun guide to hike with. He first provided us informative information about the trip and all the highlights of the hiking. We arrived with lovely sunrise and avoided the crowds. Got a exclusive view of the gorgeous church. Albert…”
