Up in the Spanish Pyrenees, the landscape operates on a different scale. Peaks rise above deep valleys, rivers cut through forests and waterfalls tumble from high mountain plateaus. In Ordesa y Monte Perdido, trails lead beneath vast limestone cliffs and through glacial valleys, with views that have a way of putting everything else into perspective.

Days are shaped by the terrain. Walk into the mountains, cycle quiet roads, follow rivers through the valleys or simply breathe in the clear air and take in the space around you. As the high peaks give way to the wider landscapes of Aragón, the pace changes too. Around Matarraña, forests, olive groves, rivers and medieval villages bring a softer kind of wildness.

Wellness here starts with spending time deep in the landscape. Physical days give way to deep sleep, mountain air fills your lungs, and beautiful rural retreats and spas offer somewhere to restore before heading out again. Cover serious ground or take each day more gently. Some days are best measured in miles walked, mountains crossed and the reward of a deep sleep.