Spain Walking Holiday
Walk Spain: Picos de Europa Self Drive Holiday Details
Picos de Europa - beautiful scenery - peaceful villages - golden beaches - varied activities - self-drive flexibility - local expertise - charming inns
Brief Description
- Enjoy the beautiful and varied Picos de Europa actively, in comfort.
- Explore at your own pace but with the advantage of our local knowledge.
- See an incredible variety of scenery within just a few square miles:
- Rugged peaks, green valleys, hidden beaches and charming villages.
- We tailor each holiday to your needs.
Self Drive Walking Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 | Picos de Europa | Arrive and Explore
Arrive in northern Spain and drive to the Picos mountains.
Meet your guide this evening to help you settle in.
Day 2 | Picos de Europa | Day walking with a guide
Today you explore in the company of your Pura Aventura guide. Find out more about the area and settle in before heading off independently for the rest of the week. (b)
Day 3 | Picos de Europa | Walk through a deep gorge
Walk the famous Cares Gorge. The path runs along the wall of the gorge, cut into the rock, narrowing to 2 metres or so in places.
Walk up to 22km, 6hrs, up 250m, down 250m.
(b)
Day 4 | Picos de Europa | Ride bikes along rugged coastline
Today’s activity takes you along the undulating cliff tops with time to walk on the beaches.
Ride 27km, 4 hrs, up 250m, down 250m. (b)
Day 5 | Picos de Europa | Choice of activities
Change hotels today - leave the coast and the northern mountains to enjoy the lush eastern Picos.
Stop off en route for a taste of a more adventurous activity such as canoeing or even canyoning. (b)
Day 6 | Picos de Europa | Walk between villages
Change hotels today to stay on the southern edge of the mountains. Walk
on ancient trails across the meadows that join the nearby villages.
Walk 12km, 5hrs, up 650m, down 650m. (b)
Day 7 | Picos de Europa | High walk to Horcados Rojos
Take a cable-car to the upper reaches of the mountains in the heart of the National Park.
Walk to the peak of Horcados Rojos, one of the highest peaks in the Picos.
Walk 12km, 5hrs, up 700m, down 700m. (b)
Day 8 | Travel | Return home
Return to the airport for your flight home. (b)
"The scenery is stunning, the hotels excellent, unspoilt area, welcoming and friendly people everywhere.” Gavin & Elaine M, 2007.
Prices & Departures
2008 |
Apr - Nov | From £595pp |
Prices include |
Twin/double en suite accommodation; |
Not included |
Flights; personal expenses; tips. |
Prices are per person based on twin share or double accommodation.
Late September departures are at the lower price.
Prices may be subject to change: please confirm at booking.
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Not quite right?
If this holiday’s not quite right for you, call us on 0845 22 55 058 to discuss your ideas or consider:
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