Things to do in Spain
Walk the far south – or the far north
Las Alpujarras boasts the imposing backdrop of the Sierra Nevada. There are lakes fed by mountain streams, lush valleys, roman ruins and tiny pueblos. Stay in a whitewashed village in Almeria, shopping at the local market and trekking the surreal landscape of the Sierra de los Filabres. Come in spring for wildflower carpets and bird watching. Nearby, the coastal desert of Cabo de Gata has several walking trails through the Nijar National Park, beloved of botanists and photographers.
Trail notes make self-guided holidays easy, and many routes start from the front door of your guesthouse – driving is not essential. If you do hire a car, however, you can also enjoy a day at the beach – or at the Alhambra Palace.
At the other end of the country, the 2,650m high Picos de Europa has popped up on surprisingly few hikers’ compasses. The limestone massif is frequently snow-draped, and shelters chamois goats, bearded vultures, wolves and even bears. And you’re still just 10km from the craggy Costa Verde.
Our Spain Holidays
Altiplano de Granada activity holiday, Spain
Multi-activity Family holiday in the Spanish Lake District
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
Yoga Retreats in Valencia, Spain
Yoga and meditation in the magical countryside of Valencia
Catalonia family self guided cycling holiday, Spain
Customised road cycling tour in Girona, Catalonia
Picos inn to inn walking holiday in Spain
Hike through beautiful mountains staying in rural inns
Cooking and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
A gastronomical experience in the Spanish Pyrenees
Luxury fitness holidays in Spain
Luxury weight loss, detox, fitness & wellness retreat Spain
Kayaking the Camino de Santigo sea route, Spain
Experience the Camino de Santiago in Galicia by Kayak!
Catalonia family mountain biking & activity holiday, Spain
Family MTB & activities in the Catalan countryside
Yoga and walking retreats in Spain
Yoga & Hill Walking Retreats in the mountains near Valencia
Yoga holidays in Spain
Come breathe, flow & just let go by the sea.
Las Alpujarras walking holiday, Spain
Guided walking holiday, Andalucia, with writer Chris Stewart
Wildlife and walking holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees
A naturalists paradise in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees
Pyrenees activity holiday
Enjoy an action packed week in the Pyrenees
Catalonia self guided walking holidays
Self-guided walking holidays in Catalonia
Spain self drive holiday, Rioja & Pyrenees
Premium self-drive through Rioja, the Pyrenees and Barcelona
Andalucia villa near Malaga, Spain
Idyllic Andalucian farmhouse with stunning private pool
Painting holiday in Andalucia
Explore your painting creativity in delightful Andalucia.
Madrid to Marrakech via Portugal
Experience first-hand Spanish, Portuguese & Moroccan lifestyles
Photography holiday in Picos de Europa, Spain
Photo in N Spain's stunning mountain villages & wild coast
Learn Spanish and walk the Camino de Santiago, Spain
Spanish Course + walking in the Camino del Norte
Andalucia self guided walking, Spain
Self guided walking with unique cave house accommodation
Spain, Portugal and Morocco adventure cruise
Soak up the sultry south on this eclectic adventure cruise
Picos activity holiday in Spain
Adrenaline powered activity week in the Picos de Europa
Walking in Andalucia, Spain
The olive groves and rugged hills of Andalucia
Sierra Nevada and Granada walking holiday in Spain
Beautiful walks through Spain's highest sierra
Picos mountains walking holiday in Spain
Spectacular range of limestone peaks, ridges and valleys
Catalonia walking & food tour, Spain
Enjoy varied landscapes & sample local food & wine.
La Palma walking holiday in the Canaries
Walk a biosphere reserve that is home to over 900 endemic species
Leon to Santiago de Compostela walking holiday, Spain
15 days on the most popular Camino from León to Santiago.
Cycle where the cars can’t go


Trek the Camino de Santiago
This humble trail draws pilgrims from across the globe to share in the lush landscapes, hearty dishes and the very Spanish sense of “solidarity” that comes with the collective highs and lows of a lengthy trek. The “Way of St James” is a traditional pilgrimage to Santiago in Galicia, with various starting points and routes. The most popular crosses the interior of northern Spain, via Burgos, Leon and dozens of rural villages. A coastal route traverses Bilbao and Santander, and there are also routes that begin in Seville, Portugal and France.Once the preserve of budget travellers staying in dorm rooms along the way, the Camino de Santiago has opened up to those who like a little more comfort after a long day’s trek, with guesthouses, luggage drop-offs and even transfers to and from the trail. Rouets are well-marked and you’ll be accompanied by many other walkers. The Camino may have lost its religious significance for many, but this is still something of a Holy Grail for hikers, and it seems that most return home feeling enlightened in their own way. Pick up your Camino passport and get it stamped along the way as a personal souvenir.
Our top Spain Holiday
Altiplano de Granada activity holiday, Spain
Multi-activity Family holiday in the Spanish Lake District
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Get your tongue around Spanish

