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Traditions of a bygone era are still alive in the rustic villages found throughout Spain. Many of our most authentic travel experiences are discovered well away from the major cities and tourist centres. The best way to uncover the true essence of these quintessential Spanish landscapes and cultures is on a walking holiday. Spain’s architectural heritage from centuries of Moorish influence remains strong in Andalucia, seen most famously at the Alhambra in Granada and in the flat roofed, white washed villages and ancient irrigation channels of the Alpujarras.

The Spanish mainland is blessed with many dramatic walking areas, including Aragon with its high canyon lands and forests. Rugged and still remote Catalonia, with its lively cosmopolitan capital Barcelona and the striking rock pinnacles of Montserrat, is another rewarding region to explore on foot. The southern flank of the Pyrenees forms the backdrop to the ancient volcanic ridges of Garrotxa and leads towards the Vermillion Coast, where the mountains drop sharply into the Mediterranean at the French border. If mountains are what inspire you most, one of our Pyrenees walking holidays will be an ideal choice.

In the far south, the flanks of the Sierra Nevada provide the setting for rewarding walks in the Alpujarras, a landscape of rolling hills that still carries the imprint of its 700 years of Moorish history. For a gentler pace, an easier walking holiday reveals the charms of the little visited Sierra de Aracena in the far south west.

Spain also includes the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, where exceptional walking awaits in Majorca’s Serra de Tramuntana. Here you can follow superb coastal and mountain paths high above the sea, visiting Soller, Deia and Valldemossa, each rich in history and literary associations.

In the Atlantic lie the subtropical Canary Islands, including Tenerife and the volcanic island of La Gomera, whose dramatic hillsides and deep ravines have inspired many walkers to return again and again.

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Why travel with us

Personal Experience of Spain

Our team have been walking and cycling in Spain for over 4 decades. We are passionate about Spain, active holidays and delivering exceptional service. Combined, we’ve travelled to virtually every corner of the UK & Europe and bring a multi-disciplined, multicultural and whole-hearted love of all things travel.

Great Value & Quality Trips in Spain

Our active holidays in Spain are well priced offering great value for money. Included in your package are comprehensive route notes, maps & guide books along with bag transfers and locally run accommodation. When you book, your trip will be fully organised by a dedicated member of our in-house team, so you will always know who you are dealing with. We take the stress out of organising your trip.

Designing a Camino Walk for Everyone

Whether you prefer to focus on the food or history, are keen to cycle or want to complete the entire length of the Camino, we offer a trip along the Spanish Camino for every type of traveller.

Local Knowledge of Spain

We place great emphasis on researching, planning and crafting innovative itineraries in Spain to ensure you get the very best experience out of your trip. We believe relationships are important and have been working with many of our hoteliers and local suppliers for years. This means that they know exactly what our travellers expect.

Travel with experienced mountain guides

Our guided walks in the mountain regions of Italy are led by bilingual, experienced professionals who know the region well. Every guide is first-aid trained and carry appropriate communication devices with them in case of an emergency.

Responsible travel

 

Reducing waste

Our Waste Management Policy encourages our travellers to take their own reusable water bottles, coffee cups and reusable stuff sacks to avoid single use plastics. In the mountains of the Pyrenees and Mont Blanc our local partners reduce the amount of packaging taken on tour and ensure all waste is carried out from refuges that do not have road access to help dispose of it properly.

Supporting local

In the regions that we travel tourism is the main source of income for many local people. We support them by only working with local family run hotels and suppliers so your money supports the community that hosts you.

Paddock to Plate

The paddock to plate across Europe is one we encourage by choosing to work with accommodations that source produce from local farms. This provides you with fresher meals and ensures your money directly assists local economies.

Accommodation

Hotels

Often family run, these charming hotels range from 2 to 4 stars and provide access to local living thanks to your hosts. The hospitality is generous and their local knowledge is invaluable. Where possible, we choose locations that add to your experience.

Guesthouses

Similar to bed & breakfasts, these family-owned accommodations are clean and comfortable. Rooms with en suites generally have a shower but no bath due to space. There may be a separate room with a bath tub.

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Essential information

Currency

Euro

International Dialing Code

+34

Electricity
Type C plug

Electricity in Spain is usually between 220 and 240 volts AC. The most common adapter pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Visas

**IMPORTANT NOTE**

ETIAS will be introduced in the last quarter of 2026. No action is required from travellers at this point.

The European Union will inform about the specific date for the start of ETIAS several months prior to its launch.

see https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

Until then, visas not required for citizens of Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand for up to 90 days in a period of 180 days for all Schengen countries (see https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy_en . Please ensure your passport is stamped on arrival in the Schengen area. For all other nationalities and for longer stays in countries covered by the Schengen Agreement (Australian New Zealand, Canadian and US passport holders), please contact the relevant embassy. Stays of longer than 90 days in the Schengen area require a long stay visa for the country you are spending most time in. However long stay visas are unlikely to be issued unless there is a valid reason (eg. studying in country). Unfortunately we cannot assist in obtaining visas for long stays due to individual country visa requirements.

Safety

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.