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Further information
When should we go? You should still be prepared for occasionally cool conditions in the high park, and the chance of rain at any time. How do we get there? For train routes see the fantastic Man in Seat 61 website: www.seat61.com The best flights are to Asturias (1hr from the Picos): Easyjet has direct flights from London Stansted or you can go via Madrid. Alternatively Ryanair has direct flights to Santander (1.5hrs to the Picos) again from London Stansted. Several airlines fly direct to Bilbao (2½hrs to the Picos). If you fly to Bilbao and want us to pick you up then extra transfer fees are likely to apply. How active? There is also plenty of time to just enjoy the beach or relax in the quiet grounds of the comfortable hotel. Walking in the Picos means rugged, steep limestone mountains. The paths we use are usually well worn and comfortable. In the high Picos there is often shingle. Canyoning is expertly supervised and no experience is needed. Don wetsuit, harness and helmet (provided) and drop down into the stream and make your way back down to the bottom by negotiating the river bed. Canoeing is in two person open canoes. All equipment, wet suits, life jackets, etc are provided. Before entering the water, we have a safety/instruction lesson from our local partners. We generally paddle the Deva River – short sections of rapid, some obstacles mid-river but generally wide. Cycling for this holiday we take a steady ride along the coast from where you can see the high mountains. The ride is largely on wide trails with some paved sections and some single-track. You should be reasonably confident on a bike to enjoy the ride. How comfortable? It is a very comfortable and fairly new 4* hotel with an outdoor pool, large garden and lots of comfortable sitting areas. Rooms are all en suite. A path runs from here along the river into the centre of Llanes. The pretty beach of Playa del Toro is within comfortable walking distance. Accommodation is in twin/double en suite rooms. Where possible we place parents in rooms next to their children. In any case, the hotel is small and only has two storeys so everyone is nearby. How independent? You will have plenty of options for spending time independently as well as together for the major activities. Who is it for? How responsible? • Work directly with local businesses and organisations to directly benefit local economies. We use small, locally owned hotels and restaurants. • Work with local guides so that our holidays are more interesting for clients and more beneficial locally. Pura Aventura actively supports the Spanish mountain conservation charity www.quebrantahuesos.org. |
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