Tour guides Spain

5 ideas for guided tours in Spain

• Playa del Silencio

  

  In the Asturias region, in the northwest of Spain, Playa del Silencio truly lives up to its name. Tucked between steep cliffs, it combines the calm of its clear waters with the salty scent rising from the shore. You reach it after passing through the village of Castañares and walking along the coast from Cudillero.

  The path follows the cliffs, with views that change at every step. West of Novellana, a one-way road leads to a small parking area, often full. From there, a trail winds down through a forest of eucalyptus trees, bathed in soft light.

  At the end of the walk, the beach suddenly appears, framed by rocks that plunge into the sea. The light and dark lines of the cliffs reflect on the water, creating a soothing natural palette.

• El Caminito del Rey

  

  Near Malaga, the Caminito del Rey clings to the rock face above the gorges. Built in the early 20th century to connect the Chorro and Gaitanejo waterfalls to a hydroelectric dam, the path winds more than a hundred meters above the void. The walkways fixed to the cliff give the uncanny feeling of walking through the air.

  Stretching for a kilometer and barely a meter wide, the trail alternates between open sections and narrower passages. Below, the Guadalhorce River runs between the rocks, sometimes hidden in the shadows of the cliffs.

  The scenery shifts as you walk. The cliffs pull apart, then close in again, and the wind plays with the echoes. Birds of prey soar overhead, while ibex, foxes, or dormice may occasionally appear on the slopes.

• The nature reserve El torcal de Antequera

  

  This natural park, located 45 kilometers north of Malaga, is one of the most beautiful in the country. Spanning 1,171 hectares, it offers stunning scenery throughout. A large part of the reserve is made up of limestone rocks shaped into futuristic forms, resembling the set of a science fiction film.

  All along the park of El Torcal de Antequera, lush tropical vegetation lines the many hiking trails. The Yellow Route, the longest path, leads to “Torcal Bajo”, where labyrinths and narrow passages wind between oddly shaped rocks. Looking up, you may spot rare birds of prey, including golden eagles and griffon vultures.

• Salamanca

  

  In the Castile region, Salamanca shines with its history and lively atmosphere. Spain’s oldest university houses an impressive library, where every shelf seems to carry centuries of knowledge. The golden façades take on different shades depending on the light of the day.

  The heart of the city beats around the Plaza Mayor, a vast square lined with arcades, where cafés and terraces fill up in the late afternoon. From there, narrow streets lead to a series of monuments and museums scattered through the historic center.

  Among them are the Barbentane Castle, the House of Knights, the Anglican Tower, and the gates of the old ramparts. Each tells part of the city’s story, weaving together medieval influences and more recent heritage.

• Ronda

  

  Clinging to its cliffs, Ronda overlooks the valley with panoramas that shift at every step. The narrow streets lead to the bullring, one of the oldest in Spain, built in 1785. Its golden stone and silent stands still echo with stories of crowds and summer heat.

  Following the cliffside, the Mirador de Ronda opens onto a wide horizon, where fields and hills stretch far into the distance. The air feels sharper here, and on clear days the mountain outlines stand out distinctly.

  From Plaza España, the path naturally leads to the Puente Nuevo. Rising nearly a hundred meters, it links the old town with the new, spanning the El Tajo gorge and the Guadalevín River. From the bridge, the view plunges down to the winding watercourse far below.