Spanish Pyrenees travel guide

Spanish Pyrenees travel guide

Something a lot of people notice after spending time in the Spanish Pyrenees is that when they return to ‘civilisation’, it all seems so much… louder. Wonderfully tranquil even in peak season, these mountains stretch 450km from the Mediterranean to the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic, through Catalonia and the Basque Country, and forming a natural border between Spain and France, with tiny Andorra tucked in between.

The Spanish Pyrenees is the type of place where, once you’ve discovered it, you find yourself going back, over and over again.

The Spanish Pyrenees lend themselves to a wide range of active breaks. You can walk here of course, in fact it’s probably one of the best places in Europe for walking, but you can also combine that with photography, wildlife watching, yoga, snowshoeing in the winter, or a whole swathe of other adventurous pursuits on a multi activity holiday. As Spain’s cities and coastal resorts swell with tourists, it’s little wonder that many people are now starting to look up instead. Find out more in our Spanish Pyrenees holidays guide.

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The Spanish Pyrenees are…

an opportunity to enjoy a huge variety of activities, both sporty and cultural or, even better, a mix of the two.

The Spanish Pyrenees are not…

a good place for family holidays. They are a FANTASTIC place for family holidays.

Things to do in the Spanish Pyrenees…

This mountainous realm is flawless terrain for hiking, whether that’s over steep ridges, or through the meandering foothills. Most walking holiday itineraries are centre based, allowing for greater flexibility when choosing routes suitable for the forecast weather conditions. Self guided trips are perfectly possible, with abundant well marked trails, but most are led by experienced local guides, who are able to really bring the history, geology and culture of the region to life. There is ample potential for mixing more energetic pursuits with cultural activities in the Spanish Pyrenees. You might try wine tasting in the Somontano region, take part in language lessons with a teacher fluent not just in Spanish but the traditions and musical heritage of the area, learn how to make tapas in a local bodega, or take out your camera to explore medieval villages, Roman bridges, historic churches and hermitages. A multi activity holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees might see you canyoning and abseiling down rocky cliffs, kayaking, mountain biking or horseback riding. In short, these mountains have all the ingredients of a classic, unforgettable adventure, and one which is especially ideal for families with kids aged eight and up.

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Things not to do in the Spanish Pyrenees …

Take the weather for granted. Even in midsummer the weather can be difficult to predict with any accuracy. Heavy thunderstorms frequently punctuate holidays in July and August, while in the winter your hire car will need snow chains if you’re heading into the mountains. Rather than be caught out, pack for any eventuality with layered clothing, waterproofs and also a hat and sunglasses. Leave the kids at home. The Spanish Pyrenees are a fantastic destination for active families wanting to spend some quality time together. Teenagers will forget their devices by the end of the first day, and some trips can be geared to children as young as eight. Typically on small group family holidays, you’ll be sharing accommodation and activities with one or two other families so there will also be plenty of opportunities to make new friends. Arrive out of shape. You don’t need to be super fit for a trip like this, but you will want to be in reasonably good health to get the most from it, and to tackle what can often be quite steep mountainous terrain. Long days full of strenuous activities will see you sleeping well every night though.