Best Cycling & Walking Holidays in Northern Spain

4-day Picos de Europa Challenge MTB Holiday

Classic MTB tour at the Picos de Europa National Park, around the Ándara eastern massif
Very demanding route through mining tracks, agricultural roads and some interior paved roads
Conventional and electric mountain bikes (650W) optional rental
Charming accommodation in emblematic towns
Luggage transfers between hotels
Good restaurants with typical (and hypercaloric) food from the area

Code: ESSB034
style: Selfguided

Duration: 4 days

Level:

Duration:
4 days

style: Selfguided

Comfort

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 435

7-day Camino de Santiago Walking Holiday

Excellent historic long-distance footpath known as El Camino Francés
Life-changing experiences shared with pilgrims from around the world
A mix of cultural gems, quiet countryside and local food & wine
Option of booking standard accommodation or carefully chosen ‘select’ rural hotels
Rooms are ensuite at both standard and select hotels
Receive the 'Compostela' certification after walking the last 100km

Code: ESSW025
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 540

5-day Camino Lebaniego Walking Holiday

Mixture of pilgrimage route and mountain trek following a branch of the famous Camino de Santiago
Long, but technically easy, routes at the beginning of the week and then more mountainous and off-the-beaten track as you get closer to the Picos de Europa
Countryside roads and footpaths through an amazingly authentic rural hinterland
Beautiful coastal and mountain landscapes

Code: ESSW190
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 599

8-day Pyrenees Trail (GR-11) Walking Holiday (Part 2)

La Senda Pirenaica (GR-11), the most spectacular mountain trail of the Spanish Pyrenees
Limited fixed starting dates, so always someone to connect with
Ordesa National Park & Posets-Maladeta Natural Park
Get close to +3000 peaks like Monte Perdido, Aneto, Posets and Maladeta
Luggage transfers included during most of the days
Overnight stays in both mountain huts and comfortable hotels
Daily briefing and trouble shooting by experienced mountain guides

Code: ESSW226
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 1.193

9-day Camino Primitivo Highlights Walking Holiday

Highlights of the Camino Primitivo, the original trail between Oviedo and Lugo
Get the real pilgrim feeling completely off the beaten track
Peaceful countryside, magical forests, friendly locals, pilgrims' hostels and historic inns and traditional architecture from village to village
Visit the UNESCO world-heritage Roman walls of Lugo

Code: ESSW016
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 1.035

8-day Vall de Boí & Aigüestortes Walking Holiday

UNESCO World Heritage: the best-preserved Romanesque churches in Spain
Truly alpine landscape with hundreds of glacier lakes in National Park Aigüestortes
Lush woods and green meadows in the valleys with unspoiled alpine flora
Charming and comfortable accommodation throughout the trip.
Excellent Catalan cuisine specialties and wines
A unique festive tradition around the summer solstitial, called “Fallas”, UNESCO World Heritage

Code: ESSW177
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 902

9-day Picos de Europa MTB Challenge Holiday

Hardpack gravel roads, quiet interior tarmac lanes and some muddy tractor ruts in the valley
Crossing Picos de Europa National Park with your bicycle, following stony 4x4 tracks
Lively villages like Mestas de Con, Arenas de Cabrales, Potes or Sotres
Much more doable if you use an e-bike

Code: ESSB038
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 681

7-day Camino del Norte Walking Holiday (Part 2)

Pass through the lush green hinterland to the impressive cliffs.
Get to know the energetic Bilbao, full of gastronomy and avant-garde with the Guggenheim Museum.
Discover Santander, with its history, culture and natural beauty.
Visit small coastal towns with white sandy beaches.

Code: ESSW126
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 735

4-day Cabrales & Peñamellera Alta MTB Challenge

20 to 52-km tours through dirt tracks, paths and tarmac lanes
Mountain villages at the foot of Picos de Europa
Gastronomic Welcome Menu with local products
Asiegu: Exemplary Town of Asturias 2019

Code: ESSB415
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 221

8-day Sierra de Guara Walking Holiday

Gently rolling Mediterranean countryside, where rivers have carved deep canyons in the sandstone
3 comfortable and family-run hotels with gardens and swimming pools
Tasty regional cuisine accompanied by rich Somontano wines
Technically easy walks along wide tracks and well-marked footpaths

Code: ESSW131
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 855

8-day Asturias' Coastline Walking Holiday

Easy but entertaining routes suitable for fit walkers ages 8 and up
Atlantic cliffs, inland roads and lush countryside
27 beaches along the route, from tiny pebble beaches in hidden coves to huge sandy beaches
Sections of the Northern Way shared with pilgrims from all over the world
Llanes and Ribadesella, medieval towns with tiny ports and superb beaches
A mind-boggling array of coves, cliffs and blowholes
Wonderful seafood and hearty mountain stews. Will you have time to taste it all?

Code: ESSW030
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 585

10-day Camino del Norte Cycling Holiday (Part 1)

Stunning cliffs and trails that will be etched into your retina
Avant-garde cities of Bilbao and Santander
Renowned cuisine that will leave you speechless
Medieval village of Santillana del Mar.
El Capricho de Comillas; by the renowned artist Antoni Gaudí
Oviedo, legendary birthplace of all pilgrimages to Santiago

Code: ESSB125
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 1.140

5-days Val d'Aran and Aigües Tortes Mountain Trek

Mini Mountain Trek through the National Park Aigües Tortes with over 200 glacier lakes
Technically easy walks of 5 hours with optional ascent to Tuc de Ratera (2862 m)
Magical landcapes especially in autumn
Easy to reach from both France and Spain
Also perfect initiation for families with older children
Includes two overnight stays in mountain huts
No luggage transfer possible

Code: ESSW195
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 473

18-day Camino del Norte Cycling Holiday

Bilbao, Santander and Avilés, with avant-garde buildings and historic town centres
Renowned gastronomy that will leave you speechless
Breathtaking cliffs above the Gulf of Bizcaya and inland planes of Lugo, A Terra Chá
Medieval villages like Santillana del Mar or Mondonedo that take you back into time
Oviedo, birthplace of all pilgrimages to Santiago
Special encounters with other pilgrims that will stay in your memory forever
Santiago de Compostela, a city forged by legend

Code: ESSB127
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 1.845

Pilgrim in the Northern Way of St. James

8-day Basque Country Walking Holiday

San Sebastian (Donosti): a city for all five senses!
Beautiful landscapes of Green Spain
A spectacular coastline with flysch rock formations
Typical Basque villages surounded by woodlands and vineyards

Code: ESSW185
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 900

11-day Camino del Norte Walking Holiday (Part 3)

Enjoy white sandy beaches and green coastal and inland villages with postcard scenery.
Meet Llanes and Ribadesella, charming fishing villages with a lot of history.
Visit a medieval village that will transport you to another era.
Discover a particular architecture created by Antoni Gaudi and with some old houses of Indianos.
The gastronomy, the cider and the cities with their historical centers.

Code: ESSW127
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 1.050

8-day Somiedo & Ubiña-La Mesa Natural Parks Walking Holiday

The Camín Real de la Mesa: a historical trail from pre-Roman times
The Bear's Trail reserve, home of two brown bears
The pristine wilderness of Somiedo and Ubiña-La Mesa Nature Parks
Splendid routes, combining culture, history and nature
Charming accommodation located in authentic villages

Code: ESSW135
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 750

3-day Picos de Europa Walking Holiday, the Cares Gorge

Accommodation at a comfortable hotel in Arenas de Cabrales
Land Rover excursion in the Picos de Europa National Park, traversing areas with restricted access
Self-guided walk through the majestic Cares Gorge
Guided ethnographic and culinary visit, the Cheese and Cider Tour in Asiegu
Traditional meal served in authentic cider-house style

Code: ESDD200
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 395

10-day Camino del Norte Cycling Holiday (Part 2)

Oviedo, birthplace of all pilgrimages to Santiago
Avilés, an industrial port with modern Niemeyer Art Centre
Coastal sections with breathtaking views and tiny fishermen's villages.
Lush, geen inland sections across the planes of Lugo, A Terra Chá
Monasteries of Modonedo and Sobrado dos Monxes
Special encounters with other pilgrims that will stay in your memory forever
Santiago de Compostela, a city forged by legend

Code: ESSB126
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 895

Cyclist in the Original Way of Sait James

11-day Camino Primitivo Cycling Holiday

Moderate to challenging cycling through the gorgeous landscapes of Green Spain
Peaceful villages, friendly locals and traditional architecture
Pleasantly welcoming accommodation in rural surroundings or historical settings
Delicious regional gastronomy - locally-produced artisan cheeses and fresh garden produce and free-range meats
Green pastures, cool woodlands, rolling hills and some challenging colls

Code: ESSB015
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 1.020

12-day Camino del Norte Walking Holiday (Part 5)

Visit numerous historic villages, such as Mondoñedo, whith its historic old town
You will walk through green meadows and forests of native trees in the A Terra Chá region
Join pilgrims from all over the world in some parts of the journey
Arrive at the spectacular Obradoiro Square after a rewarding pilgrimage

Code: ESSW129
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 1.230

8-day Asturias Coastline Family Cycling Holiday

A variety of activities througout the week: cycling, canoeing, walking and swimming
Carefully-selected accommodation, with a welcoming atmosphere
Interesting cultural visits from cave-paintings to ancient chapels
Authentic hamlets and pretty fishing villages along Spain's Green Coast
Rolling hills, rocky cliffs, green pastures, peaceful coves and quiet woodlands

Code: ESSK055
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 485

4-day The Bear Trail Family Holidays

Wonderful walks and easy cycling routes
Interesting cultural visits such as the Teverga Prehistory Museum
Small nature reserve with two resident European brown bears
Friendly villages and beautiful farmland
Fresh local products: artisan cheeses, free-range meats, apple cider

Code: ESDD053
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 389

3-day Picu Urriellu Walking Holiday

Ascent to the legendary Naranjo de Bulnes or Picu Urriellu in Picos de Europa
Overnight stay at a mountain hut
Incredible views and true mountain atmosphere
A foray into the very heart of Picos de Europa

Code: ESDD021
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 168

12-day Picos de Europa Mountain Trek

The Picos de Europa National Park with its stunning variety of landscapes: rivers, fields, woods, valleys and peaks
A multi-day hike which traverses all 3 massifs
Exploring an authentically rural area of unspoilt natural beauty
Welcoming accommodation situated in tiny villages
Delicious regional gastronomy and a vast array of artisan cheeses from the Picos
Opt for a reduced 8-day trek

Code: ESSW036
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 834

8-day Pyrenees Trail (GR-11) Walking Holiday (Part 1)

La Senda Pirenaica (GR-11), the most spectacular mountain trail of the Spanish Pyrenees
Limited fixed starting dates, so always someone to connect with
Ordesa Mational Park & Valles Occidentales Natural park
Views of the highest peaks on the French side, like Pic du Midi d'Ossau and Vignemale
Luggage transfers included during most of the days
Overnight stays in both mountain huts and comfortable hotels
Daily briefing and trouble shooting by experienced mountain guides

Code: ESSW225
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 1.193

8-day Picos de Europa Mountain Trek

The Picos de Europa National Park: natural, rural and authentically unspoilt
Idyllic meadows, immense glacier valleys, rushing streams, limestone spires
An impressive array of flora carpeting every square inch
Friendly locals, tiny villages & one mountain hut

Code: ESSW038
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 569

Cyclist in the Camino Primitivo to Santiago

8-day Camino Primitivo MTB Challenge Holiday

Challenging cycling through the gorgeous landscapes of Asturias and Galicia
Old trails, Medieval villages and traditional architecture
Welcoming locals and excellent gastronomy
Charming accommodations in rural areas or historical settings
Mountainous terrain, dense forests, green pastures and exciting mountain passes
Oviedo, Lugo and Santiago; three cities with a great historical legacy
Option of renting electric bikes: MTB or hybrid!

Code: ESSB013
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 720

5-day Asturias Walking Holiday

Accommodation in Arenas de Cabrales and Nueva de Llanes
Family-run hotels, the first one with a pool
6 hiking routes to choose from, including the Cares Route, sections of the Llanes coastal path, and the Northern Way
Estuaries, coves, and sandy beaches to refresh along the way

Broadcasting live from the heart of the Picos de Europa

Code: ESSW498
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 330

4-day Cabrales & Peñamellera Cycling Holidays

Mountain villages at the foot of Picos de Europa
Asiegu: Exemplary Town of Asturias 2019
Easy routes on 20 to 40 km tarmac and gravel tracks
Stay in a charming rural hotel with great food
Gastronomic Welcome Menu with local products

Code: ESSB410
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 221

9-day Camino del Norte Walking Holiday (Part 1)

Tremendously beautiful first section of the Camino del Norte along the green and wild Golf of Biscaya
Beaches, hermitages, and forests inviting reflection and relaxation.
Places of historical significance like Gernika and Hondarribia.
Experience Basque gastronomic culture in San Sebastian, Bilbao, Zarautz and Zumaya

Code: ESSW125
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 899

5-days Picos de Europa Mountain Trek, the Anillo Vindio

Rucksack trekking following the Anillo de Picos trail and La Ruta del Cares.
Simple but welcoming mountain huts
Awesome sceneries in Spain’s oldest National Park
Limestone mountain range with exuberant and rare alpine flora
Dense beech and oak woods

Code: ESSW221
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 358

8-day Ordesa National Park Walking Holiday

Ordesa’s Great Canyon, the most striking gorge in the Spanish Pyrenees
Valle de Pineta, at the foot of the emblematic Monte Perdido
A real alpine hiking experience suitable for all ages
Exuberant beech, oak and maple forests with spectacular autumn colours
Good mountain hotels where family rooms are available
Well-marked paths for easy route-finding

Code: ESSW020
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 675

8-day Camiño dos Faros Walking Holiday

Off-the-beaten-track routes with stunning views of the “Costa da Morte”
Welcoming casas rurales and modern hotels in small fishing villages of Galicia
Magnificent sandy beaches
Interesting lighthouses, former beacons for seamen navigating this rugged coastline

Code: ESSW181
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 620

11-day Camiño dos Faros Walking Holiday

Off the beaten road trails and paths with stunning views of the “Costa da Morte”
Stay in welcoming casas Rurales and modern hotels in small fishing villages of Galicia
Interesting lighthouses that used to be the only help for seamen to manage out this rugged coastline

Code: ESSW180
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 892

10-day Camino del Norte Walking Holiday (Part 4)

Enjoy coastal landscapes with impressive cliffs.
Pass through relaxing forests and hills that will mark your way. You will even pass close to a castle.
Experience one of the most beautiful stages of the entire northern route.
Arrive in Galicia, land of Santiago de Compostela.

Code: ESSW128
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 855

18-day Camino Primitivo Walking Holiday

The first and original Way of Saint James
Get the real pilgrim feeling completely off the beaten track
Authentic villages with intimate testimonies of true devotion
Vast and impressive landscapes, green and lush throughout the year
Receive the Compostela certification in Santiago de Compostela

Code: ESSW013
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 1.860

8-day Picos de Europa Walking Holiday

Idyllic countryside, mysterious woodlands, glacier valleys and capricious limestone formations
The famous peak "Picu Urriellu"
Accommodation at pleasant family-run hotels (one with swimming pool)
Tasty regional dishes made from local produce
Delicious Cabrales blue cheese and sparkling Asturian apple cider
A flexible programme with many choices, suitable for families
Easy to combine with a stay on the beautiful Asturian coast, or a city trip to Bilbao, Oviedo or Gijón

Code: ESSW096
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 602

43-day Camino del Norte Walking Holiday

Complete a Camino de Santiago
Green coastlines, hidden beaches and endless forests inviting to reflection and relaxation
Numerous places of historical significance and cultural monuments related to the history of the Camino and modern Spain.
Maind-blowing gastronomic culture based on seafood and the best produce of local farmers

Code: ESSW124
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price Price On request

3-day Aigüestortes National Park Walking Holiday

Truly alpine landscape with hundreds of glacier blue-green lakes in National Park Aiguestortes
Ascent from lush woods and green meadows in the valley up to the high mountain covered with alpine flowers
Overnight stay at a mountain hut
Glacier lakes, snow capped mountains ... a true alpine experience!

Code: ESSW173
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 344

8-day Camino Portugués Walking Holiday

Important architecture from all styles
Bucolic landscapes: As Gándaras, River path along River dos Gafos, fairy-tale forests
Charming and authentic accommodation throughout the trip
Walk near vineyards of Albariño wine & where the famous ‘pimientos de Padrón’ are grown.
Caldes de Reis, known for its wellness culture
The monumental, lively town centres of Pontevedra and Santiago
Receive the 'Compostela' certification after walking the last 100km

Code: ESSW070
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 660

6-day Picos de Europa Family Walking Holidays

Diverse activities and landscapes of the Picos de Europa to enjoy
Choice of walks, different length and difficulty - perfect for kids
Guided visit to a local dairy
Stunning flora and striking limestone formations
5 nights acommodation at a comfortable Holiday Home
Canyoning on unspoiled rivers

Code: ESSK020
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 260

8-day Basque Country Coastal Walking Holiday

San Sebastián / Donostia, a city for all five senses
Basque Coast Geopark
Lea River, with its historic mills and forges
Typical Basque villages surrounded by woodlands and vineyards
A 3-star hotel in San Sebastian and 3 charming hotels in Orio, Zumaia and Lekeitio
Following the Camino del Norte and the GR-121

Code: ESSW186
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 975

7-day Camino Sanabrés to Santiago Walking Holiday

Follow an ancient route of pilgrimaje and trade
A branch of the famous Camino de Santiago
The monumental town centers of Ourense and Santiago
Visit hospices, temples and monasteries on your way
The stunning monastery of Oseira, preserved and still working
Interesting and varied landscapes from the south to the north
Excellent quality food: local "pimientos de Padrón" or delicious Ribera Sacra wines
A life experience as you arrive in Santiago

Code: ESSW035
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 615

8-day Asturias' Coastline Cycling Holiday

Pleasant cycling in gorgeous 'España Verde' (Green Spain)
Lush fields, cool woods, lovely coves: views to both mountains and sea
Choice of easier or more difficult routes
Charming, comfortable accommodations in peaceful villages
Short detours to historical monuments
Local architecture: village houses, stables, wooden grain barns, stone walls
Delicious regional cuisine: hearty stews, free-range meats, apple cider and artisan cheese

Code: ESSBHE5
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 705

5-day Picos de Europa Family Walking Holiday

Family Adventure in Picos de Europa National Park (for kids age 8 and older)
20% discount for kids under 12 years old
3.5 days of moderate but famous hiking trails through the Cares Gorge, across the Áliva mountain pass or all the way up to the Vega Urriellu
Combination of guided and self-guided routes, but with daily logistic support
Detailled route description in our App (but also available in paper version)
4x4 excursion between Caín and Espinama
Cable Car Fuente Dé
Welcoming rural accommodation (1 night in private room, 3 nights in dormitories)
Unforgettable overnight stay at the mountain hut Vega de Urriellu at 2000 m altitude

Code: ESGK105
style: Guided Selfguided

Duration: 5 days

Level:

Duration:
5 days

style: Guided Selfguided

Comfort

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 624

4-day Camino del Norte Cycling Holiday

A taste of España Verde (Green Spain)
Views to both the mountains and the sea along the routes
Comfortable and charming accommodations in rural locations
Romanesque chapels and traditional local architecture
A taste of the Asturian gastronomy; in the region of natural apple cider with an amazing variety of locally-produced artisan cheeses

Code: ESSB054
style: Selfguided