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9 routes through Spain’s volcanoes

The power of volcanoes is one of nature’s most overwhelming forces, capable of radically transforming the landscape. In Spain, we also have our variety and dose of these volcanic and exceptional mountains.

If you are looking forward to enjoy landscapes that seem out from another planet and shocking contrasts, in Walkaholic we have gathered for you 9 routes through the volcanoes of Spain. A top and unforgettable experience for volcanic tourism lovers.

The mountain peaks that you should climb in Spain

The mountain systems in Spain occupy almost half of its territory. These high caprices of nature are a great attraction for hikers and mountain enthusiasts.

In total there are 13 mountain systems and 94 mountains according to the National Statistics Institute. The Pyrenees and the Baetic Systems are the highest mountain ranges, they’re located outside the central plateau.

In the north of our country is the Cantabrian mountain range, the Iberian mountain system in the east, and Sierra Morena in the south. The insular land relief of the Canary Islands also highlights, due it forms a true mountain complex of volcanic origin that emerges from the ocean floor.

In Walkaholic we want to take you to the top, so we invite you to get ready to conquer some of the wonderful mountain peaks of Spain.

Saint Silvester road races to run in Spain in 2019

More and more runners join the Saint Silvester road races every year, the last to be held every year not only in Spain, but in many other countries of Latin America and Europe.

You may not know it, but this competition was not born in our country: the first Saint Silvester road race was organized on December 31, 1925, in São Paulo, Brazil. This celebration has extended to other nations such as the Corrida de São Silvestre in Porto (Portugal), the BOclassic in Bolzano (Italy) and it is also run in Guatemala, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina and Costa Rica.

However, Saint Silvester has won and wins every year more participants in Spain. This is evident by the fact that more than 200 events are convened every December 31 to meet, run and have fun waiting for the arrival of the New Year.

Therefore, from Walkaholic we recommend some Saint Silvester road races to be run in Spain 2019. Come and join us to say goodbye to this year.

8 Hiking trails in autumn forests in Spain

Autumn is a perfect season of the year for hiking in Spain. The temperatures decrease, and in anticipation of winter the flora fills with beautiful reds and yellows, while the trees lose their leaves.

And there are plenty of places on our country that, despite their usual beauty, earn an extra during the autumn season. Forests are one of these places, and there is no doubt that it is a real pleasure to see them embellished during this season.

Therefore, from Walkaholic we want to recommend you 8 forest routes to enjoy during the fall in Spain, which we are sure you will like. Note that in our selection we have included only forests, not Natural Parks, which also burst with colors during the fall.

Spectacular caves to visit in Spain

Are you a cave lover? If that is your case and you are in Spain, there are many fantastic places that you can visit to satisfy your interest.

You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy them, because our country has one of the largest cave networks in Europe, many of them prepared to receive tourists.

Thus, the visitor can admire the work of nature, which for millions of years has built these underground places that amaze with its beauty and amazing architecture.

Therefore, from Walkaholic we invite you to know about 8 spectacular caves to visit in Spain, that we are sure that you will enjoy them.