Spain · HIKING & TREKKING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 hiking & trekking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller rating and the thing to check before you commit.
From Seville, this guided day trip hits the Caminito del Rey walkway above the Gaitanes Gorge plus a quick Osuna stop.
“A really great tour in the beauty of Caminito del Rey. Our guides Karlos and Pedro were super cool and really told us some interesting facts about the history of the places, we visited.”
Volcano views, local tastings, and a cloud-top sunset in Gran Canaria, with door-to-door transport and a guided Roque Nublo hike.
“I want to stress that the issue with this tour was not the weather. I have hiked in pouring rain and storms (and I live in the UK), so that was not the problem. When we were picked up, we were told that even if the weather in the north was not great, we would still do the Roque Nublo hike and the sunset in Pico de las Nieves, as these would be above the clouds. We were not told that the main part of the tour was essentially not going to happen. We went to the first stop to view Caldera de Bandama and were then told we would…”
A half-day Montserrat escape from Barcelona: monastery, Black Madonna, funicular ride, guided hike, and market time, in a small group.
“Awesome tour. Loved taking the funicular up the mountain and hiking down. Amazing views. Improvements: needed a way to reach tour guide. I got lost and was only 3 minutes away but no way to contact him or the company. Also the van was very small. I could not get comfortable or move one inch as we were so crammed in there. Glad there weren’t any really large people. Juan was an excellent driver though.”
Guided Caminito del Rey hike with entrance tickets and helmet safety. Walk 100 m high gorge paths, get expert stories, enjoy views.
“Carlos was a fantastic tour guide. He gave us a lot of information but also made us laugh. You can tell he really loves his job and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide!”
Escape Granada for a small-group Sierra Nevada hike to San Juan Valley and Tajos del Campanario, with glacier views and mountain goats.
“This was the highlight of our trip to Granada! Jaime and Kai are the best guides we could've asked for.”
Beat Montserrat crowds on an early van trip with Black Madonna access and a small-group hike, sunrise views, and monastery time.
“Albert was amazing! Very knowledgeable, very good communication. We had a brief but informative tour of the monastery and then started a hike up Montserrat. The hike was not easy but totally worth the effort. Going early made the whole experience better. Not as hot. No crowds. Totally recommend it.”
Guided hike on the Caminito del Rey in Andalusia, with a licensed guide, entrance included, and jaw-dropping canyon views from 100m up.
“A good afternoon's walk, with some superb views, led by a knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic guide, who kept us interested and entertained with his knowledge of the trail, as we walked along it. He spoke to the group in both Spanish and English. As this was during the Covid pandemic, he advised when to have masks on, when it was obligatory and when safe to remove them. He took photos for us at some viewpoints - which he pointed out along the way. The trek is nowhere near the scary walk you might assume, at least for me. The walkways (re-built and opened in 2015) are sturdy, railed, well maintained and…”
3.5-hour guided hike in Tenerife’s Anaga Biosphere Reserve, ending with a local food tasting in Taborno area.
“Great guide! Fun in the forest and very knowledgeable. The restaurant we went to had delicious Canarian food.”
A small-group Montserrat day trip from Barcelona, with a guided Abbey visit and an off-the-beaten-path hike for big views.
“It was a wonderfui trip and the hike away from the tourists' path was truly beautiful and enjoyable. Our guide Christian was outstanding and such a lovely person to have around. Nice small group and the van was super clean and spacious. Definitely recommend this!”
Valencia to Moraira day trip for Cala del Moraig swimming, Cala Llebeig hike, and the Cave of the Arches, plus sun and cliffs.
“Wycieczka zdecydowanie warta polecenia- widoki podczas pieszej wędrówki były niesamowite. Trasa cały czas jest naprawdę bardzo urokliwa, trzeba jednak pamiętać że mocno męcząca, słońce przygrzewa i przez większość drogi nie ma w ogóle cienia. Dużym plusem jest jednak wsparcie przewodnika Artura, który cały czas motywuje i umila wycieczkę. Podsumowując, zdecydowanie warto.”
Guided 4-hour hike from Palma to Valldemossa with four ocean viewpoints, an easy 5 km trail, and town time plus coca de patata.
“I would rate it a 10 if I could! A great experience. The highlight of our trip! Daniela was an amazing guide. Informative and passionate about nature, the Valdemossa area and the Sierra Tramuntuna. She went out of her way to make the day special. The views were stunning! And Valdemossa one of the most beautiful little towns we have ever seen.”
Easy snowshoe hiking in Sierra Nevada near Granada. Gear and guide included, small group, hot drink after, views over 2,500 m.
“Wonderful hike in the snow with Julio. Fun, beautiful and informative. Great experience!”
Small-group hiking on Gran Canaria with an expert guide, included poles and insurance, and real Canarian snacks on routes that shift with weather.
“Maciej is the perfect guide. He leads you safely around and willingly shares his knowledge. I can only recommend this hike trip and the trip "Peaks of Gran Canaria" which I also participated in.”
Thermal springs in Montanejos plus an optional mountain hike from Valencia. Soak at 25°C, enjoy views, and plan smart for the pace.
“Wat een deceptie…. De gidsen mogen zich geen gids noemen. Ze liepen voorop maar vertelden niets. Toen we er naar vroegen, gaven ze aan dat er niets te vertellen was, maar dat we vooral van de omgeving moesten genieten. We kregen daar echter nauwelijks tijd voor omdat we vooral door moesten lopen, ook op de mooie fotoplekken. Ze hielden tijdens de wandeling niet in de gaten of alle deelnemers wel meegingen, pas nadat we er wat van hadden gezegd, ging een van de gidsen achteraan lopen. Tijdens de pauzes waren ze druk met hun telefoon. Prijs-kwaliteit verhouding was waardeloos. Feitelijk hebben we €48 pp voor het busvervoer betaald, want de…”
Guided 5-hour hike to Gayria Volcano crater edge on Fuerteventura, with pickup, panoramic views, and a wild snack break.
“The trip was amazing. Kristina taught us how to hike and showed us all basics, she took care about every single detail. The entire hiking was a great experience! After that we went to goat farm where we were given a goat cheese and good local wine!”
Every sort of day out, and the best-rated of each.
