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The Three Faces of Green Spain

Asturias, Burgos & the Basque Country

Holiday information
Nights: 9
Grades 1 & 2: very wide choice of routes
Terrain: hills, cliffs, lakes, gorges
Hotels: two rural inns; one 3-star hotel
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Climate: temperate and changeable; warm summer
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If you are travelling via handsome Oviedo, historic Santander or flourishing Bilbao, you could add on a city break for a contrast to your walk.
  • accommodation of great character and atmosphere
  • exceptionally wide choice of walks
  • discover three contrasting corners of northern Spain

Northern Spain possesses a haunting beauty. Soft spring rains water the mountains, carving out steep-sided, tree-clad valleys which plummet to the sea. Your journey begins in Asturias, where apple orchards and alpine pastures lie sandwiched between the majestic Picos de Europa and a dramatic but easily accessible coastline. This is a region of natural bounty, of lush grasslands, deciduous woodland and rich rural traditions; of sharp ciders, piquant cheeses and of some of the freshest seafood that you will ever taste.
This holiday is a revelation; a journey of great contrasts – of lush pastures, rugged canyons and spectacular coastal scenery; of delightful, tranquil accommodation and some great food!
     
David Lanfear, Spanish route-note writer
Further east, in the little-known Zamanzas Valley in Burgos Province, are the headwaters of the mighty Ebro which, as it begins its epic journey to the Mediterranean, cuts a maze of sheer, honey-coloured canyons through the plateau. The hidden valleys and villages are astonishingly tranquil, the only sounds the mellifluous birdsong and, of course, the river. Beyond this stretch the vibrant lands of the Basques, a proud and progressive people keen to share their unique culture and glorious food. A string of lively fishing ports line the rugged coast, supplying Europe’s highest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants. Here, as in Asturias and the Zamanzas Valley, we have found some memorable and varied walking, as well as some truly special guesthouses, each reflecting the spirit of these three distinct corners.
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