From the wide estuaries on the west coast of Galicia to the spectacular mountains of Asturias and the prehistoric caves of Cantabria, Green Spain beckons for keen walkers. There is a glorious combination of mountains and green pastures inland and a rugged, natural coastline along the Atlantic. Forming a natural barrier are the towering Picos de Europa mountains, a spectacular area with small mountain villages, lush pastures, emerald forests, sheer gorges and glittering lakes. The Picos reach a height of about 2,500 metres and are snow-covered from mid-October until into June. From Potes you can access the cable car of Fuente De and reach many walks and scrambles across a plateau amid mountain peaks. Across the length of the north runs the renowned Camino de Santiago, the GR65, the pilgrims’ trail but there are many coastal walks too.
Our walking holidays offer
● Self-guided● Have extra nights added before, during and after
● Full route notes and maps
● Combine more than one place
Additional special interests catered for
● Wine and food● Culture
● Cycling
● Families
Included in all our walking holidays
● Concierge service● Route notes describing the trail
● Maps
Call us on 01392 441266
Green Spain travel information
Green Spain is reached easily by air and sea.By air
Santiago de Compostela airport is served by low cost airlines including EasyJet, with flights to the UK and to other Spanish cities. Buses run from the airport into the city centre (taking approximately 25 minutes) and to other destinations including A Coruña. Asturias airport, located around 30 miles away from Oviedo is also served by low cost airlines, with buses running to Aviles, Gijon and Oviedo. Eastern Cantabria is within easy reach of Bilbao airport. There are also a number of small airports within the region which have flights to other cities within Spain.Rail travel
There are train stations in many towns which facilitate rail travel within the regions.Car hire
Car hire is recommended for visitors to Green Spain as driving is the simplest means of transport.Self-drive
Brittany Ferries offers weekly ferries from Plymouth to Santander (journey time 20 hours) and twice weekly ferries from Portsmouth to Santander (journey time 24 hours).Our walking holidays offer
● Self-guided● Have extra nights added before, during and after
● Full route notes and maps
● Combine more than one place
Additional special interests catered for
● Wine and food● Culture
● Cycling
● Families
Included in all our walking holidays
● Concierge service● Route notes describing the trail
● Maps
Call us on 01392 441266
Our walking holidays offer
● Self-guided● Have extra nights added before, during and after
● Full route notes and maps
● Combine more than one place
Additional special interests catered for
● Wine and food● Culture
● Cycling
● Families
Included in all our walking holidays
● Concierge service● Route notes describing the trail
● Maps
