If you've always wanted to undertake a long-distance hike in Spain, but don't want to do the obvious Camino de Santiago, there are lots of amazing alternatives. Here are eight routes to inspire you, some of them in cooler parts of Spain.
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Updated: Thu 23 Jul 2026 11:55 CET
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There are multi-day hikes in Spain besides the Camino de Santiago and its variations. Photo: Masi / Pexels
If you've always wanted to undertake a long-distance hike in Spain, but don't want to do the obvious Camino de Santiago, there are lots of amazing alternatives. Here are eight routes to inspire you, some of them in cooler parts of Spain.
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