Green Spain and the Pilgrim's Way

8 days - from $2795

Lush forests, green meadows, dramatic coastlines, Celtic folklore – this is a Spain full of surprises

Lush folds, fairytale fishing villages, fine art and Celtic folklore abound in the timeless, rural northwest of Spain, known as ‘Green Spain’ for its fertile natural environment. It’s also renowned for Frank Ghery’s shimmering architectural wonder, the Guggenheim Museum at Bilbao. A building that perhaps surpasses the masterpieces it houses, it befits the broader local landscape with aplomb – the soaring peaks of the Picos de Europa Mountains, the green pastures of Asturias and the coastline between Galacia and Basque Country are similarly striking. Celtic traditions are still strong in Gaelic Spain and they resonate with the quaint hamlets on the Cabo de Peñas coast and the mists rolling in from the sea. Prehistoric caves and megaliths reinforce the visual timelessness of the region too, though you’ll be just as enamoured with the local culinary delights –seafood specialities and Cabrales cheese are but two of Green Spain’s taste-bud treats. We complete our journey in Galacia’s capital, Santiago de Compostela. The medieval masterpiece has long attracted pilgrims travelling The Way of St James (El Camino de Santiago) and on this trip you’ll surely see why it’s a worthy finale for such a grand foray through Spain.

Highlights

• Santiago de Compostela - UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cathedral and beyond
• Picos de Europa National Park
• Guggenheim Museum
• Bilbao - the Biscay capital of Basque country
• Asturias' coastal towns

Itinerary:

Day 1: Bilbao2: Bilbao - Santillana del Mar - Comillas - San Vicente - Picos de Europa - Cosgaya3: Fuente Dé - Potes - Cosgaya4: Arenas de Cabrales - Covandonga - Cangas - Oviedo5: Oviedo - Luanco - Cabo de Peñas - Cudillero - Luarca6: Camino Primitivo - Pola de Allande - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela7: Santiago de Compostela8: Santiago de Compostela
Included:

Peregrine tour leader, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees.

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure taxes, visas, insurance, other meals, drinks, optional additional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.

Peregrine tour leader, transport, sightseeing & entrance fees.