Some of the most impressive cable cars in Spain
Spain is not only known for its impressive natural landscapes, but also for its monumental cities full of history. Can you imagine being able to contemplate it from above? Well, many of these places have cable cars that allow for a different and exciting experience. Discover some of the places with the most impressive views!
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Teide Cable Car (Tenerife)
At an altitude of 3,718 metres, Mount Teide is a volcano and the highest peak in Spain, found in the Tenerife, Canary Islands. It is also home to the , the cable car that travels at the highest altitude in Spain, since you can almost reach the summit and enjoy the spectacular views of most of the Teide National Park. On clear days, it is even possible to see other islands in the archipelago.The journey begins at the base station and covers a gradient of almost 1,200 metres to reach the upper station, at an altitude of 3,555 metres, in around eight minutes. In addition to this experience, you can also visit the “Science and Legend” exhibition at the Visitor Centre, as well as take a guided tour to the Pico Viejo viewpoint and walk along three trails where you can feel like you are touching the clouds with your fingers.You need a special permit on foot, taking the Telesforo Bravo trail, which connects the top station of La Rambleta (where the cable car stops) with the summit.
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Fuente Dé Cable Car (Cantabria)
Another iconic natural spot in Spain is the Picos de Europa National Park, north of the Iberian Peninsula. Specifically, in Cantabria, we can find the cable car, which crosses a stretch with a height difference of 753 metres in only four minutes, reaching an altitude of over 1,850 metres. Imagine the views it offers of rugged mountains, deep valleys and extensive forests, an impressive panoramic view of the Cantabrian mountain range.Also in Cantabria, the Cabárceno Wildlife Park is a place with plenty of animals and flora, which you can enjoy from the cable car. One of the lines flies over the place where the elephants are and the second allows you to admire the rhinos.
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Montjuïc cable car (Barcelona)
The Montjuïc cable car is the perfect way to enjoy unique panoramic views of Barcelona, the port and the Mediterranean sea. It connects Montjuïc part to the highest part of the mountain. The Sagrada Familia, Port Vell and the Olympic Ring are some of the must-see places that can be seen from the cable car. In addition to Montjuïc Castle, visitors can also enjoy some other must-see places from the summit of Montjuïc mountain when visiting Ciudad Condal, such as the Joan Miró Foundation, the Museum of Archaeology of Catalonia or the National Art Museum of Catalonia.But that's not all. Also in Barcelona, you can hop on the Port cable car and enjoy the views. And just over an hour away by car you can also hop on Aeri de Montserrat, which will take you to Montserrat Monaster, one of the most iconic places of Catalonia, right in the middle of a beautiful natural landscape, where the virgin known as “La Moreneta” is worshipped. The views of the mountain and the sanctuary are spectacular.
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Coma del Clot cable car (Girona)
There are several cable cars across the over 400 km stretch of the Pyrenees, which will take to you to the most iconic places. One of them is the Coma del Clot cable car, which travels at an altitude of over 2,120 metres, crossing Vall de Núria and reaching ski resort and the Basilica of Virgen de Núria.From there you can access the Pic de l'Àliga hostel, from where many excursions depart and where the views are wonderful. You can travel to Vall de Núria on the famous rack railway, which is at a distance of 12.5 km and at a height difference of over 1,000 metres. You will be enchanted by the image of the Pyrenean landscape that you can admire during the 40-minute journey.
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Benalmadena Cable Car (Malaga)
In the south of the peninsula, on the famous Costa del Sol, you can find the Benalmádena cable car, one of the most modern in Spain. Its cable cars are equipped with audio guides to make the most of the route, which ascends to the top of Mount Calamorro. Once there, the place has three viewing points to contemplate the landscape, the coast, birds of prey and even a little piece of Africa on the clearest days.After travelling about three kilometres in 15 minutes, upon reaching the summit you can enjoy falconry shows or explore the mountain trails, either on foot or by bicycle. Its routes are perfectly identified thanks to the Benalmádena trail network.In addition, the cable car has the “S” Certificate for Sustainable Tourism for its contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with activities aimed at environmental conservation and educational programmes for schoolchildren.
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Madrid cable car
Madrid has many options to enjoy the city from a height. These include the terraces of hotels and restaurants on the tallest buildings, the iconic high transmission tower of Moncloa and, clearly, the popular Madrid cable car. Opened in 1969, it is one of the oldest in Spain.This historic cable car crosses , one of the largest urban parks in Europe. You can hop on the cable car at the Casa de Campo park's station and travel up to Rosales station, or take the cable car on the other way around, enjoying impressive views of the capital's skyline, with specific points of interest, such as the Royal Palace, La Almudena Cathedral or see part of the Manzanares River's course. The cable car crosses many impressive areas, such as vast groves, the Madrid Amusement Park, the Zoo and the lake of Casa de Campo park, where you can go on a ride on one of the small boats and have a nice meal at any of its terraces and restaurants.The Madrid cable car is currently temporarily closed for improvement work on its facilities, but it will soon be back in service over the capital.
