Learn Spanish and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
Description of Learn Spanish and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
This Spanish language and walking holiday is the perfect balance of professional and friendly Spanish tuition, beautiful walks learning firsthand about local culture and history. It is also a privileged introduction to rural life in an unspoilt corner of the Spanish Pyrenees.
ACCOMMODATION
Your base for the week is a lovingly renovated 17th century farmhouse in the Central Spanish Pyrenees, As well as ensuite bedrooms with mountain views, the farmhouse has a dedicated classroom and here the informal atmosphere encourages you to relax, a prerequisite for good learning.
LEARNING SPANISH
The emphasis this week is on learning through conversation, and is aimed at students who are not afraid to have a go at conversation in various situations, even if it is not 100% grammatically correct. We offer 2 levels on separate weeks. Upper intermediate to advanced level (at least B2 level) and Improvers (A2 to B1) .There are 4-5 hours of lessons over 5 days but normally, only 2 of these are classroom based as we believe in practice and interaction as the key to improve your Spanish. As well as guided hikes with our local mountain guide you will enjoy cultural excursions giving you a privileged insight to the traditions and history of this special corner of Aragon.
The lessons are with our charismatic Spanish teacher Roberto. He has over 30 years’ experience teaching and a keen interest in local culture, traditions, and music. In fact he has his own band, so be prepared for a tune or two to add to the authenticity of your Spanish classes!
Group size is small (only 4 to 8 people) so the emphasis of the lessons can be adapted to individual needs as required. We also encourage Spanish to be spoken throughout the day (Roberto speaks no English) including at breakfast and lunchtime.
PRACTISING WHAT YOU LEARN
You will meet our neighbours, and other local characters and gain first-hand knowledge, of local cultural, history, flora and fauna. You will visit the beautiful medieval town of Ainsa and participate in guided walks where you will continue to speak Spanish with your local guide.
WALKING
The walks are easy to moderate half day excursions. Based in the Pyrenees Geopark, the scenery is breathtaking and you will take full advantage of your holiday location close to the National Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido, a UNESCO world heritage site.
This holiday includes accommodation, breakfast, drinks, dinner with wine, picnics, tuition, and excursions. Flights are not included.
Transfers can also be provided from Zaragoza airport nd train station. This service costs an additional €80 per person return (2 hours approx) and the time is fixed to coincide with the Ryanair flight from London Stansted.
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13 Reviews of Learn Spanish and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026 by Sheila Hessey
A full programme of activities, a relaxing base to return to each evening, wonderful views all around, fantastic food and wine. What's not to like! Read full reviewReviewed on 27 Oct 2025 by Sara Kauffman
I almost hesitate to write a glowing review—only because I’d like to keep this absolutely fantastic retreat a secret! For anyone looking to recharge, practice Spanish, hike, or simply take in the breathtaking mountain views, I couldn’t recommend it more highly. Read full reviewReviewed on 03 Oct 2025 by Imogen Fraser
I would highly recommend this holiday. Our hosts attention to detail was second to none. Each day was action packed and well thought through. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable and the food delicious. The 7 other people on the holiday were delightful - everyone was very kind, friendly and considerate, and we had lots of laughs along the way! Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Sep 2023 by Jane Purbrook
It was a lovely and memorable experience in a unique part of the world. Lucy and Simon did everything could to make my trip special, and to improve my Spanish. Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Sep 2022 by Rebecca T
We were very well looked after by our hosts, healthy good food. Lovely big room with a view with no single supplement. Excellent teacher and guides (all in Spanish). Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Sep 2022 by Jane Bell
Everything has been really carefully thought out, you will want for nothing... Wonderful. Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Sep 2022 by Catherine Hunt
I would rate it very highly, 5 stars and would like to return Read full reviewReviewed on 13 Oct 2017 by Patricia Thompson
Every day was different. The one that stands out was the trip to St Juan de Plan, a small village up in the mountains with fascinating local museums, idyllic scenery and an excellent restaurant. Read full reviewReviewed on 19 Jul 2017 by Jenny Abbott
Pulling over to let a tourist single decker bus pass us on a track high up a mountain in the Ordessa National Park was the highlight. Oh and visiting a neighbours house with many of the original features intact. Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Jul 2016 by Jennifer Taylor
Excellent in every respect. I cannot recommend it highly enough Read full reviewReviewed on 17 Jul 2016 by Julie Plaistowe
A most fantastic experience. Busy, packed with much information, new experiences and activities. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
Planet
We are passionate about the environment and the wildlife where we live. The Ordesa National Park is a World Biosphere Reserve and a ‘Special Protection Area for Birds’ with over 171 species, including the rare Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus Barbatus). We support the Lammergeier Conservation Foundation by using guides from the Foundation, visiting the raptor feeding stations with guests and selling the Foundation T-shirts. This helps fund a breeding program in our area which has had great success. Our walks are led by experts in the area (or accompanied by information packs when self-guided) and ensure that fragile environments are not degraded in any way when walking.There are also well over 100 species of butterflies and moths in our area, including the rare and beautiful Isabelina Moth (Actias Isabellae) and the Giant Peacock Moth (Saturnia Pyri). We have been successful in hatching the eggs and releasing the caterpillars for these moths.
At the farmhouse we have geothermal heating and hot water with minimal environmental impact. We also harvest rainwater for both the irrigation of our vegetable patch and garden, and for the washing machine.
We recycle all we can, including building materials and furniture. For example all the vanity units in the luxury bathrooms are unique secondhand pieces of furniture, adapted with a granite top and basin. All the furniture in the house is antique or secondhand and has been or is in the process of being restored by Simon, your host. Many of the external doors are secondhand and have been adapted.
The beams and stone from the four year renovation of the property have been reused throughout the building process. We continue to reuse this material now as we landscape the garden.
People
We support the local economy wherever possible by employing guides, experts and teachers from our area. We offer English lessons to our guides, providing them with a greater opportunity for work.We involve our neighbours with our holidays, offering the possibility to visit their houses which have changed little through the centuries. This gives a unique insight into the culture and traditions of the high Pyrenees. In return we make donations to the village fund, for amongst other things the maintenance of our historic chapel of San Urbez (hermitage).
We also offer a guided visit to the chapel of San Urbez, explaining the stories about our saint, his miracles and the architectural features. For this, we ask our guests for a donation in the chapel collection box.
We are involved in trying to preserve and restore the local pathways, acting as volunteers as the need arises. We will be running a path clearing holiday in the future.
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