10 independent reviews for Learn Spanish and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
Reviews for Learn Spanish and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
Catherine Hunt review 14 Sep 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Trip up into the Pyrenees by vehicle2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
be prepared to be quite busy there is not a lot of time for relaxing3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, local guide, local Spanish teacher, local food4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
5 starsJane Purbrook review 8 Sep 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Walking to the next village across fossil strewn landscape, seeing inside local houses, churches and the local blacksmith, whilst speaking Spanish and learning about the local culture and geology.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Check the level of Spanish practised is right for you - intermediate/ upper intermediate. The classes aren’t aimed at beginners or advanced Spanish students.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Very much. Simon and Lucy made sure we meet local people, brought local produce, and most of the excellent food we had was either grown in their allotment or locally sourced.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
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. When I became ill they went the extra mile to help make me comfortable.Rebecca T review 12 Sep 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The scenery, both from the accommodation and later to the huge cliffs and canyons in the national park.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Good boots (you can borrow trekking poles) because some paths are rocky. Plan to speak Spanish much of the day even if you make loads of mistakes. Our group did pretty well though lapsed into English later in the day.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, local guides, eating out a few times. Accommodation has geothermal heating, solar panels, rain water tanks etc.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Good. 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). I regained a bit of confidence in speaking Spanish. This was my second visit and I hope to go back.Jane Bell review 9 Sep 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The enjoyable Spanish lessons with the local teacher who brought the language to life in an accessible way.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Everything has been really carefully thought out, you will want for nothing. It does what it says on the tin - both walking and Spanish lessons. You need to enjoy both these things to get the most from this week.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
All of the above. The teachers were local, much of the lovely food was locally sourced or home grown. A lot of emphasis was given to enjoying and respecting the local wildlife.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Wonderful.Lucinda Bell review 9 Sep 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Spending a week with a wonderful group of people: fellow language learners/walkers, our hosts and the professionals they arranged to teach and guide us, all against the backdrop of the Spanish Pyrenees.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don’t be afraid to give your food preferences! Lucy and Simon really do want to know what you like.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It certainly benefited local people. The teacher and guide were local. All food cooked at the house is locally sourced. We visited a sanctuary for rescued birds of prey and learned much about the bearded eagle.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent in every regard.Catherine Hunt review 7 Sep 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Visiting the Spanish Pyrenees and the wonderful hosts who could not have been more attentive2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Come with enthusiasm for learning Spanish and and good walking boots for the lovely walks3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely, the food was locally sourced and local products were used. The guides and Spanish teachers were local4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I would rate it very highly, 5 stars and would like to returnPatricia Thompson review 13 Oct 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
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.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
A reasonable fluency in Spanish is essential.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
All guides and teachers were local Spaniards. Accommodation had been designed to minimise environmental impact and as much food as possible was organic and home-grown.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent. Activities were varied, well planned and very well organised. The accommodation was excellent and the food interesting and varied. Our hosts looked after us extremely well in every way.Jenny Abbott review 19 Jul 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Pulling over to let a tourist single decker bus pass us on a track high up a mountain in the Ordessa National Park! Oh and visiting a neighbours house with many of the original features intact.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Lots of activity for the brain and the body 12 hours a day! Go prepared for a variety of weather conditions. The excursions are excellent guided treks high in the Pyrenees.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
All the guides, food and tutors were local so definitely benefitted the local economy.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A great way to improve your Spanish and learn about the Pyrenees at the same time. The accommodation, food and hospitality provided were wonderful.Jennifer Taylor review 8 Jul 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
An extraordinary holiday in a spectacular region of the Pyrenees. Lucy and Simon were perfect hosts - they have thought of everything for the comfort and well-being of their guests. As a single traveller I greatly appreciated their warm welcome. Their local knowledge of this special place gave me a real insight into the the local culture, history, geology, flora and fauna.. Delicious food and wine freshly prepared from local suppliers was also most welcome. Their exceptional organisation and well thought out itinerary made the week memorable.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Just book it and go! Now!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely. Lucy and Simon take great care in using products locally sourced. The guides were of exceptional ability, and also local. The farmhouse itself is beautifully converted to maintain the charm of this ancient building, but with every modern convenience.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent in every respect. I cannot recommend it highly enoughJulie Plaistowe review 17 Jul 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Lovely accommodating hosts, stunning surroundings, meeting interesting new people.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared for travelling to different destinations/places of interest on most days. Be prepared for long days.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely!4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A most fantastic experience. Busy, packed with much information, new experiences and activities.Holiday Reviews
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