Climbers and hikers with a head for heights find peace and quiet, clear air and coolness at high altitude. In some countries one can ski in the morning and be on the beach by lunchtime. There are mountain ranges throughout Spain to satisfy the most adventurous holidaymaker.
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Asturias Home of the Picos de Europa National Park, an area of stunning beauty and a haven for walkers.
Cantabria This region is home to some of the most majestic mountains in Spain. Its capital, Santander is a good base from which to explore this area.
Catalonia The Pyrenees offer ample hiking opportunities and boast snow capped peaks as well as lush valley of pine and fur trees, lakes, vineyards and wheat fields.
Menorca The panoramic views from Monte Toro, the highest point on the island attracts a number of visitors and will provide a highlight to anyone’s holiday.
Tenerife Las Canadas del Tiede, a gigantic natural crater lies over 2000m above the sea level. To the north stands El Pico del Tiede, about 3718m above sea level, the highest point in Spain and often snow covered.
Andalucia The Natural Parks of Grazalema, the Sierra de las Nieves and the Sierra Bermeja are a hikers heaven. Forests of fir trees, quite unique in this region, make these parks areas of great beauty.
Lanzarote Timanfaya National Park offer five thousand hectares of volcanic landscape. The Mountains of Fire have three hundred craters and the beaches of black lava, beneath the mountain must be seen to be appreciated.
Gran Canaria Tejeda is the highest point of the island. Two enormous basalt rocks, silhouettes of Roque Nublo and Bentayga are within sight. This area is one of great beauty with almond trees and breathtaking scenery throughout.
San Bartolome de Tirajana is at the mouth of a huge crater. Pozo de las Nieves is the highest point of the island at 1965m above sea level and has wonderful views of Ayacata and Fataga villages in the valleys.