Mountains in the shape of the Picos de Europa and the Pyrenees form the border between Spain and France. Further south in Spain with the exception of the Sierra Nevada there are few mountains but a massive number of crags, mainly limestone. Portugal lies in the south-west corner of the Iberian peninsula, and both countries possess numerous offshore islands.
The major areas are:
North-West Spain: Including the Picos de Eropa..
The Pyrenees: A vast range forming the Spanish/French border. The highest summit is Pico d'Aneto.
North-East Spain: Includes Catalonia and a massive number of impressive limestone crags.
Central Spain: Not so noted for its climbing, but there are some good crags and it is less tourity than other parts.
Southern Spain: Includes Andalucia and many limestone crags around the Costa Brava and El Chorro. Also the mountains of the Sierra Nevada.
Canary Isles: Sunny Spanish islands in the Atlantic.
Balaeriacs: Spanish islands in the Mediteranean, including Mallorca.
Portugal: Spain's neighbour in the south-west has some good rock climbing.
Azores: Sunny Portuguese islands in the Atlantic.