After the death of two foreign hikers in Spain in recent weeks, we go over some of the rescue workers' advice for planning a hiking trip in Spain, from the emergency numbers to have on your phone to the gear you should carry with you.
Conor Faulkner - conor.faulkner@thelocal.com
Updated: Mon 8 Jun 2026 15:49 CET
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Spain has many mountain rangers to explore, but both amateur and seasoned hikers need to take plenty of precautions. Photo: Masi/Pexels
After the death of two foreign hikers in Spain in recent weeks, we go over some of the rescue workers' advice for planning a hiking trip in Spain, from the emergency numbers to have on your phone to the gear you should carry with you.
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