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5 OF THE BEST CITIES IN SPAIN TO VISIT AND GO RUNNING
Discover Spain on foot with our latest komoot Collection, which features 5 of the country's best cities to visit for running and sightseeing.
Running around a new city is an interesting and fun way to visit some of the most important places, via a different way of sightseeing. We'll show you how travelling and running, fortunately, can go together.
Of course, don't forget to pack your running shoes from SportsShoes, for either road or trail.
Let's EXPLORE!
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BEST ROUTES
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1. MADRID: City main route - Gran Vía - Retiro Park
Some call it the heart of Spain. The capital is a really attractive city, full of places to visit, with a wide offering of culture and leisure activities and with a very special atmosphere that makes you always want to return.
Places like Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Palacio Real, Gran Vía or Retiro Park, are some of the must-see places, come with us and run along the best routes in Madrid.
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Picture: Madrid city centre
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Starting with a nice run on a cool summer morning in the area of Cibeles, Puerta de Alcalá and Retiro. Run around the perimeter of the entire park, a very pleasant area to run, you can choose between road or trail running.
This route is suitable for all levels of athlete. The starting point is Cibeles.
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2. MADRID: Descubrimientos Gardens
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ㅤPicture: Descubrimientos Gardens. Madrid
Difficult race. Good physical shape required. Mostly road running. The starting point of the route is accessible by public transport.
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3. MADRID: Guadarrama National Park
Picture: Guadarrama National Park. Madrid
Difficult race. Good physical shape is required, also to have a firm step, appropriate footwear and experience in high mountains.
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4. MADRID: Manzanares river circular route from Colmenar Viejo
Difficult race. Good physical shape required. Mostly accessible trails. It is required to have a firm step in some sections. The starting point of the route is next to a parking lot.
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Picture: Manzanares river. Madrid
5. BILBAO: City main route
A lively city, with a great cultural and leisure offer and an exquisite gastronomy.
In recent decades Bilbao has undergone a transformation that has led it to become a modern and fresh city, but without losing that unique essence.
Discover it running with us through its two main routes.
Discover the most important highlights of the city centre and surroundings.
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Picture: Bilbao city centre
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Easy race. For all levels. Mostly road running.
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6. BILBAO: Mount Goronillo - circular route from Gorostiza
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Picture: Mount Goronillo. Bilbao
Moderate running. Good physical shape required. Mostly road running.
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7. SAN SEBASTIAN: La Concha beach and Peine del Viento.
One of the most charming and romantic cities in Spain. Located in a privileged natural environment, San Sebastian is the perfect city for running, either through the historic centre or along the bay of La Concha, its most famous beach.
After your running adventure, don't forget to enjoy the Basque gastronomy based on fresh quality fish and its famous pintxos, I can't imagine a better reward.
Run with the best views of one of the most spectacular beaches in the country, you will certainly not forget this race.
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Picture: La Concha beach & Peine del Viento. San Sebastian
Moderate running. Good physical shape required. Mostly road running.
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8. SAN SEBASTIAN: Arbola viewpoint - circular route from Gros.
Picture: Arbola viewpoint. San Sebastian
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Difficult race. Good physical shape required. Mostly road running. Amazing views from this secret viewpoint, definitely worth the effort.
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9. A CORUÑA: City main route - Tower of Hercules circular route
The city of A Coruña, bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, has a large number of elegant buildings that mark its style and charm. It also has excellent beaches, an extraordinary gastronomy mainly from the sea, with exquisite seafood of excellent quality, not forgetting to visit its main monument declared World Heritage, the Tower of Hercules, all together will make your race worthwhile.
Enjoy running along the seafront walkway, with the best sea views all along the way. Is there a better way to enjoy running than with the sea breeze gentle touch on your face? Relax and enjoy the view.
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Picture: Seafront walkway. La Coruña
Easy race. For all levels. Mostly road running
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10. A CORUÑA: San Anton Castle - circular route from Oza Beach
Picture: San Anton Castle. La Coruña
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Moderate running. Good physical shape required. Mostly road running. This beautiful coast runs from Oza beach to the Castillo de San Antón. Oza Beach is an urban beach located in the heart of the city, being a good place to enjoy a good run by the sea side.
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11. SALAMANCA: City main route - Plaza Mayor - Tormes river circular route
Salamanca is known for being one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. With a historic centre full of architectural wonders, the city will make you fall in love at first sight when you step on its fantastic Plaza Mayor from where you can start your running route that will take you to all the jewels of the city as the Cathedral, the University or the Convent of San Esteban, enjoying its pleasant route along the river, crossing both its most urban and its greenest side, to end the day to the Spanish way in a tavern eating a good board of Iberico ham.
Get immersed in the city atmosphere, getting to know its most breathtaking spots at the same time you get in shape.
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Picture: Salamanca. Plaza Mayor. Tormes river
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Difficult race. Good physical shape required. Mostly road running.
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