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Best routes in Spain to do in summer

Discover the ideal travel itineraries for your summer holidays in Spain. Explore diverse routes that will take you through vibrant cities, sunny coasts, and stunning landscapes, perfect for a summer getaway. Find inspiration for your next road trip adventure, whether you're seeking culture, beaches, or mountains. Plan your journey through Spain with these route suggestions, optimized to fully enjoy the summer climate and activities. From the cooler north to the warm south, there's a route for every type of traveler.

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    Caminito del Rey

    270 Global Votes
    • 80% of the route is in the shade in the afternoon

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    The Caminito del Rey is an exceptional choice for a summer route in Spain due to its spectacular gorges and aerial walkways that offer breathtaking views and a refreshing experience. Its path through deep canyons and along vertical walls provides a unique and challenging natural environment that is especially enjoyable during the warmer months.

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    Picos de Europa National Park

    181 Global Votes
    • Free guided tours

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    For those seeking a cooler and more serene escape from summer crowds, Picos de Europa offers breathtaking landscapes and peaceful hiking trails. It's a great place to connect with nature and enjoy outdoor activities.

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    Monte Perdido Water Route

    103 Global Votes
    • Very nice excursion in the Pyrenees

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    The Monte Perdido Water Route is ideal for summer due to its high mountain landscapes offering pleasant temperatures and the chance to enjoy crystal-clear waterfalls and streams. Its trail allows for immersion in the nature of the Aragonese Pyrenees, avoiding the stifling heat of other parts of Spain.

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    Covadonga Lakes Route

    63 Global Votes
    • Easy routes to do with children and family

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    The Covadonga Lakes Route is ideal for summer due to its stunning mountainous landscapes and glacial lakes that offer a respite from the heat. The cool climate and natural beauty of the Picos de Europa make it a perfect getaway to enjoy the outdoors during the summer season.

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    Ruta del Cares

    48 Global Votes
    • Beautiful route with waterfalls, cliffs, bridges, goats, and caves

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    The Ruta del Cares is ideal for summer due to its spectacular gorge that offers natural shade for much of the route, mitigating the intense heat. Furthermore, its stunning mountain landscapes and the opportunity to cool off in its streams make it a rewarding experience during the warmer months.

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    Camino de Ronda

    15 Global Votes
    • Hiking with landscapes and emotions on the Costa Brava

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    The Camino de Ronda is ideal for summer due to its coastal sections offering refreshing sea breezes and access to hidden coves perfect for a swim. Its diverse landscapes, combining cliffs with beaches, make it a visually rewarding and energizing experience to enjoy during the warmer months.

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    Camí de Cavalls

    14 Global Votes
    • Ideal for going around Menorca

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    The Camí de Cavalls in Menorca offers spectacular coastal stretches with access to coves of crystal-clear waters, perfect for cooling off during the summer heat. Its route, which encircles the entire island, allows for enjoyment of unique Mediterranean landscapes and refreshing sea breezes, ideal for a summer experience.

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    Ordesa Valley Circular Route

    12 Global Votes
    • Spectacular

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    The Ordesa Valley Circular Route is ideal for summer due to its stunning high mountain landscapes that offer a respite from the heat, with waterfalls and lush forests making it a refreshing experience. Its circuit allows for admiration of the majesty of Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park in its full summer splendor.

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    Arán Valley Route

    11 Global Votes
    • Infinity of activities

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    The Arán Valley Route offers spectacular landscapes and pleasant summer temperatures, making it an ideal choice for enjoying nature without suffocating heat. Its well-maintained trails and diverse flora and fauna allow for a refreshing and memorable hiking experience during the summer months.

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    El Bierzo and Ribeira Sacra

    10 Global Votes

    The Sil is a stubborn and capricious river, which is why it has been able to carve out two of the country's most amazing regions and unite them with a rich and spectacular riverbank. A journey that begins in Ponferrada, which is lost among pilgrims who still have the strength to face the Poio, and which detours to discover the impressive Médulas. And which continues through the deep canyons of this river and the Miño, where heroic viticulture ensured the prosperity of dozens of silent and remote monasteries.

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    Route through the white villages of Andalusia

    8 Global Votes

    Nature, gastronomy, crafts... Authenticity Traveling to the white villages also means connecting with nature. On your trip, you'll have the option of passing through the Serranía de Ronda mountain range, the Alcornocales Natural Park, or the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, with canyons that seem impossible to be near the sea. These are ideal areas for hiking and spending the night in unusual places like a restored mill. You can find artisan products (for example, Ubrique is well known for its...

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    Castilian Triangle: Salamanca, Ávila, and Segovia

    7 Global Votes

    Ávila, Segovia, and Salamanca can make for a weekend getaway that combines monuments, landscapes, gastronomy, and history—a lot of history. Ávila stands out for its medieval wall, a symbol of defense and control, which surrounds its historic center and is linked to figures such as Saint Teresa. Segovia impresses with its Alcázar and its ancient Roman aqueduct, surrounded by medieval streets and Gothic and Romanesque gems. Salamanca, a university city par excellence, dazzles with its Baroque Plaza Mayor and its rich art.

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    The Vía de la Plata (Silver Route)

    6 Global Votes
    • Historical and cultural route

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    This historic route spans western Spain, providing a journey through charming towns and ancient Roman history. It's a unique way to experience Spain's rich cultural heritage while enjoying the scenic beauty of the region.

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    A Route Through the Spain of Windmills

    6 Global Votes

    The region of Castilla-La Mancha is home to the windmills with the most history in Spain, and perhaps the world: the windmills that appear in "Don Quixote." If you're looking for a different way to discover Castilla-La Mancha, you can do so with these three circular routes full of stories, adventures, and, above all, spectacular landscapes to enjoy alone, with family, or with friends.

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    Medieval Towns and Cities Route

    6 Global Votes

    This route runs from the Basque Country to Extremadura, covering nearly 1,500 km, crossing Spain from north to southwest. This way, you can explore the country from the shores of the Cantabrian Sea to the beautiful rural areas of the interior, enjoying Spain's natural and cultural diversity. Highlights on the route include Hondarribia, Laguardia, and Sigüenza.

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    Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa

    5 Global Votes

    Vineyards that undulate, mocking the Ebro, villages pierced by dozens of wineries, and wineries that have led the country's wine tourism revolution are its main visual attractions. But here, what prevails is the sense of taste, which is why it's a sin to ignore the pintxos in Ezcaray, the lamb chops roasted over vine shoots in any vineyard, or the modern restaurants that, whether in Haro, Briones, Laguardia, or Elciego, bring sophistication to an increasingly avant-garde wine.

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    Cahorros de Monachil

    5 Global Votes
    • Suitable for doing as a family

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    Cachorros Monachil is an ideal summer route due to its coolness and the opportunity to enjoy its pools and waterfalls. The trail offers a respite from the summer heat, allowing hikers to refresh themselves in a spectacular natural setting.

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    Arros - Mina Victoria Route

    3 Global Votes
    • 5.5 km semi-circular route

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    The Arros - Mina Victoria Route is ideal for summer due to its path through green and cool landscapes, offering an escape from the summer heat. Its well-maintained trails and the opportunity to enjoy nature at its fullest make it a refreshing and memorable option for this time of year.

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    The Lebaniego Way

    1 Global Votes
    • Pleasant Atlantic climate in summer

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    The Lebaniego Way is an excellent option for summer due to its cooler climate in the Cantabria region, allowing for enjoyment of green and lush landscapes without the burden of intense heat. Furthermore, it offers an enriching spiritual and cultural experience with fewer crowds than other more popular routes during this season.