Adventures in Green Spain

• 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

• 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!

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Short but inmersive trip with the stunning cliffs of the Cantabrian coastline as leitmotiv
• Bilbao, an energetic city filled with gastronomy and cutting-edge art at the Guggenheim Museum.
• Santander, a thriving harbour and beach town, with a suprising modern art museum
• Charming villages and vast white sandy beaches along the way

• Diverse activities and landscapes to enjoy
• Choice of walks, different length and difficulty
• Guided visit to a local dairy 
• Stunning flora and striking limestone formations
• 5 nights acommodation at a comfortable Holiday Home
• Canyoning on unspoiled rivers

• 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

• 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 

• 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

• Our biggest trip
• 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 

The Camino del Norte is one of the most beautiful routes to Santiago de Compostela, and also one of the oldest. Way back in the 10st and 11st century, when the plains of Castille were still war territory, pilgrims from Northern Europe would follow this safer route along the atlantic coast, thus avoiding also the dangerours mountains further inland, with wolves, bears and bandits. Nowadays, the green and wild coastal landscape provides a unique and breathtaking backdrop for pilgrims looking for a spiritual journey or outdoor adventure. The mild atlantic climate allows for pilgrimages during late spring and summer when temperatures along the classic French Camino can become unbearable.

This tour is presented as a none-stop forty-three-day trek, composed of 5 parts that start and end in major cities. If you want to add days of rest, please indicate where and we will add them in our quote.

For the day-to-day program, please click below on the links to the 5 tours that together compose the Total Camino del Norte on foot:

Day 1 to 8: Stage 1 of the Camino del Norte, between Hondarribia and Bilbao 

Day 8 to 13: Stage 2 of the Camino del Norte, between Bilbao and Santander

Day 13 to 23: Stage 3 of the Camino del Norte, between Santander and Oviedo

Day 23 to 32: Stage 4 of the Camino del Norte, between Oviedo and Ribadeo

Day 32 to 43: Stage 5 of the Camino del Norte, between Ribadeo and Santiago de Compostela

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Follow an ancient route of pilgrimaje and trade
• 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 

• 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 Santi

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Best rated stages of the Camino del Norte along sandy beaches and spectacular cliffs
• Green postcard-worthy landscape wit pintoresque fishermen's towns and inland villages
• Medieval town centres of Santillana del Mar, Comillas, Llanes and Ribadesella will transport you to a different era
• Unique mansions in modernist and 'indiano' style, some of them designed by famous architects like Antoni Gaudí
• Exquisite seafood served in 'raciones' in typical ciderhouses or as part of elaborated dishes

• 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

• 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

• Visit the industrial city of Avilés with its historic center.
• Various coastal paths with access to the beaches.
• Impressive views of the sea and coastal villages.
• You will pass through the beautiful plateau of Lugo, known as A Terra Chá

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

• 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, at the foot of the remarkable climbing rock Picu 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
• Perfect mix of self-guided adventure with lots of oportunities to connect with other hikers
• Welcoming rural accommodation (1 night rooms with private bathroom, 3 nights dormitories)
• Unforgettable overnight stay at the mountain hut Vega de Urriellu at 2000 m altitude

• Plenty of medieval history: castles, synagogues and old Jewish towns
• Great variety of landscapes: forests, leafy valleys and lunar landscapes of Las Bardenas Reales
• Tudela, the garden of Navarra, with its great variety of vegetables and Aragon's traditional cuisine
• Charming accommodation in quiet villages
• e-Bikes also available

• 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

• 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!

• 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

• Coastal landscapes with stunning cliffs
• Relaxing forests and hills that will mark your journey. You will even pass by a castle
• One of the most beautiful stages along the entire Northern Way
• You will reach Galicia, the land of Santiago de Compostela

• 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

• Easy but entertaining routes suitable for fit walkers ages 8 and up
• Atlantic cliffs, inland roads and lush countryside
• Total of 27 beaches along the route;  from tiny pebble beaches in hidden coves to huge withe sandy beaches of several km distance 
• 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?

• Breathtaking cliffs and trails that will remain etched in your mind. 
• Different cities, with avant-garde and history. 
• Renowned gastronomy that will leave you speechless. 
• Visit a medieval village that will make your trip even more special. 
• Modernist architecture by the renowned artist Antoni Gaudí. 
• You will pass through the beautiful plateau of Lugo, A Terra Chá. 
• Discover the rural world of the north, with its charming villages and trails.

• The Picos de Europa National Park with its stunning variety of landscapes: rivers, fields, woods, valleys and peaks
• A trek 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

• San Sebastian: 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

• 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

• Stunning cliffs and trails that will be etched into your retina.
• Distinct, avant-garde cities steeped in history.
• Renowned cuisine that will leave you speechless.
• Visit a medieval village that will make your journey even more special.
• Modernist architecture by the renowned artist Antoni Gaudí

• 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

• 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

• 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