Northern Spain Adventurer

1. 1

   Day 1

   Fly from UK to Bilbao

   Meal included: dinner

   Welcome to the Basque region of Spain! On arrival we will be met by our guide and take a tour of the city. During our tour we will visit some of the main sights in Bilbao including the Plaza Nueva, Ribera Market, Basilica of Begoña and Etxebarría Park. Finally we visit the impressive Guggenheim Museum which sits on the banks of the estuary of Bilbao. The most striking feature of this building are the curvilinear and twisted shapes, covered with limestone, glass curtains and titanium plates.

   After a busy first day in Spain we are dropped off at our hotel in the outskirts of Bilbao, where have dinner and some time to relax.

2. 2

   Day 2

   Tree Adventure Park and Santillana del Mar

   All meals included

   We have an action packed morning as we head to the Tree Adventure Park. Here we can zip-line, test out our climbing skills on the climbing walls and traverse tree top bridges. Following a busy morning we stop for lunch before departing for the town of Santillana del Mar. Known as one of the most charming towns in the north of Spain, we will walk through its cobblestone streets, visit its palaces and experience the medieval atmosphere of the town.

   Our final activity of the day will be at Neocuvea de Altamira where we can visit the Interactive Cave Museum. Following this we transfer to Santander where we will have dinner and spend the night.

3. 3

   Day 3

   Fuente dé Cable Car

   All meals included

   Today we climb from 800m to 2000m aboard the Fuente de Cable Car which places in the centre of the Picos de Europa. From the viewing point at the top we will have fantastic panoramic views of the landscapes. After enjoying the stunning scenery we begin to descend on foot and If we’re lucky we will be able to see the flight of the vultures. At the end of our scenic descent we arrive at the town of Espinama. In the afternoon we visit a typical Cantabrian cheese manufacturer where we will see how this cheese is produced and of course get to sample some of the local delights.

   After a busy day amongst amazing scenery, we will travel to the outskirts of Oviedo where we have dinner at our hotel and get an early night before another day of exciting activities.

4. 4

   Day 4

   Canoeing and Asturias

   All meals included

   This morning we say goodbye to Oviedo and transfer to the town of Arriondas. Here we will have a briefing from our instructor and then board our canoes as we journey down the Sella River to the small town of Llovió. This is a famous canoeing route which is suitable for all abilities. After a relaxing morning meandering down the river, we cross over in to the region of Asturias and the town of Colunga. Here we will visit the Jurassic Museum which is home to one of the largest reptile exhibits in the world. We take a scenic route to our hotel along the coast. On the way we will pass through various local fishing villages and be able to see people going about their daily lives in these tranquil towns, whilst enjoying the coastal scenery.

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   Day 5

   Playa de las Catedrales, La Coruña and Santiago de Compostela

   All meals included

   On our last full day in Spain we leave Asturias and head to the Autonomous region of Galicia. First of all we visit the famous beach of Playa de las Catedrales. Some of these are more than 32 metres and have been sculpted by the wind and sea to form spectacular arches and vaults. Playa de las Catedrales is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the country which is owed to the exceptional cliffs that stand there.

   Following our visit to Playa de las Catedrales, we journey deeper into the region of Galicia and further enjoy the picturesque coastline of this region. Our next stop is La Coruña where we will take a walk and see the local sites, such as the impressive aquarium which sits next to the sea. La Coruña is also home to the impressive Tower of Hercules which was built as a lighthouse during Roman times. We will also visit the famous cathedral, Obradoiro Square and the iconic hospital of the catholic monarchs. After a couple of days enjoying the coastal areas of Spain we head further inland and visit the old town of Santiago de Compostela. This town is famously known as the final destination for those that walk the Camino de Santiago.

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   Day 6

   Santiago to Bilbao and return to UK

   Meal included: breakfast

   This morning after breakfast we say goodbye to the region of Galicia and Santiago de Compostela. Accompanied by our guide we will transfer to Santiago Rosalia de Castro Airport for our flight to Bilbao where we will catch our flight back to the UK.

Itineraries can change with the seasons, local conditions and your group's needs. Ask us and we'll tailor it.