Northern Spain Foothills & Coast Harder Walking Holiday
Friday 02 June 2023 - Friday 09 June 2023
(7 nights)
From £1,035.00
Listed by Spice Escapes
Discover the delights of Northern Spain at this Spice Escapes exclusive Walking Holiday with Walkwise.
With excellent feedback from all of WalkWise’s previous International Walking Holidays we decided to do something new. A smaller venue run from a lovely villa with home-cooking rather than a larger hotel. It’s a very different smaller, wonderful, homely and enchanting venue.
Includes
- Flights including 20kg checked in luggage
- Transfers
- Accommodation as outlined
- Continental breakfasts, picnic lunches, evening meals
- Local wine, beer and spirits in the hotel just help yourself
- Tea/coffee available in the house throughout the day
- 5 guided walks led by a professional guide with one walk each day
- Minibus Transport
Extras
- Travel Insurance
- En suite room supplement
- Optional excursions
- Food and drink in bars on the day off
- Personal extras
- Covid testing as required at the time of travel
This is a wonderful opportunity to visit a less well trod area of Spain and enjoy a fully escorted walking trip.
Each walking day you will be walking will be approx. 10-12 miles with up to 3,000 ft ascent and little chance to 'duck out' part way! Walkwise have classified the walks on this holiday as hard and relatively fast paced so please be prepared for this before you book.
Please note - this is a walking holiday and prior walking experience is required.
Location & Itinerary
WalkWise have been out there a number of times and are impressed with what they see. They have produced a fine walking package using mini buses to access the small more remote villages that proliferate in the area. This enchanting area is located in Cantabria in what’s often referred to as ‘green Spain’ due to its unique aspect facing toward the Atlantic coast. The story starts on the coast then makes it’s way into the open foothills, dotted with ancient deciduous woodlands and finally onto the high limestone plateau. All walkers from moderate to hard shall experience a wonderful array of walks at every level and fall in love with this special hidden corner of Spain.
Travel & Stay
‘Agara’ is translated as Home in Sanskrit – your accommodation is a large house that was formerly used as a restaurant but has recently been renovated. It has completely new electrical and bathroom installations and a new kitchen. Despite the physical improvements to bring the house up to modern standards the owners have tried to retain the character of the house. This is a chance for a relaxing break in a home away from home where you can immerse yourself in the local area and culture – you won’t find a choice of bars and nightclubs on your doorstep so if you want a party you’ll have to do it in the house! There are twelve bedrooms and eight bathrooms; four rooms have bathrooms en-suite and the rest share the remaining four. There is a supplement for an en suite room.
Included in your trip is a continental breakfast, light lunches (available if we are at the property or a picnic lunch if on a walk or cycle ride) and evening meal every day that are it’s very seasonal, all homecooked and plentiful. Also, there will be complimentary tea/coffee available for you to help yourself to. Locally sourced spring water will be available in the house, so you won’t need to worry about getting bottled water unless you really want to. Finally local wine, beer and spirits will be available between 6-12pm every day (we will ask your favourite tipple before you travel to make sure we are well stocked!); these drinks will also be available at other times for a small charge and premium brands will also be available at any time for a charge.
Provisional Flight Information
02/06/2023 Manchester to Santander Dep: 1335 Arr: 1635
09/06/2023 Santander to Manchester Dep: 1710 Arr: 1810
02/06/2023 Edinburgh to Santander Dep: 0720 Arr: 1045
09/06/2023 Santander to Edinburgh Dep: 1120 Arr: 1235
02/06/2023 Stansted to Santander Dep: 0640 Arr: 0940
09/06/2023 Santander to Stansted Dep: 1015 Arr: 1105
02/06/2023 Birmingham to Santander Dep: 1440 Arr: 1810
09/06/2023 Santander to Birmingham Dep: 1810 Arr: 1905
Northern Spain Foothills and Coast Walking Holiday - June 23
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Stansted | £1035.00 | Available |
| Edinburgh | £1055.00 | Available |
| Birmingham | £1065.00 | Available |
| Manchester | £1065.00 | Available |
Northern Spain Foothills and Coast Walking Holiday - Jun 23 Accomm
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Place in a single room shared facilities | £0.00 | Available |
| Place in a twin share room shared facilities | £0.00 | Available |
| Place in a twin share room en suite | £90.00 | Sold Out |
| Place in a single room en suite | £180.00 | Available |
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Passport validity
For UK passport holders your passport must be:
- Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.
Travel Insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel. Spice Escapes have arranged a scheme with Staysure who are fully authorised and regulated by the FCA (firm reference number 663617) full details of which can be found on the FCA website www.fca.org.uk. For an instant online quotation please click here.
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU).
UK-issued European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) are still valid and offer the same cover as GHICs in the EU.
Once your EHIC has expired, you’ll be able to replace it with a GHIC.
NB – A GHIC/EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance!
FCO travel guidance for Spain
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain
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