Walking Holidays Spain | Walks In Spain - But Where

Walking holidays in Spain are a great way to see the country and experience things that no other holiday can provide. The thing that has changed recently is that a lot of people are now taking walking holidays in Spain, that would never have considered a walking holiday a couple of years ago. This years walking enthusiast, could well have been last years beach bum.

This growth in the number of novice walkers, has lead to an increase in the number of guesthouses and hotels in Spain, that organise guided walks, to suit all ages and abilities. So the only problem is where to visit.

What I have decided to do is pick a couple of regions of Spain that I have visited and see where it goes from there. As I said in my last post, the only reason I am talking about walking holidays in Spain is because of an email I received. Therefore, if I am to write more posts on; walking, trekking, or hiking holidays, I need to see how much interest there is. Anyway, I promised to give you some details so here goes.

Asturias

Asturias is a region in the north of Spain and is a walking enthusiasts paradise. This part of Spain is mountainous and heavily wooded which combine to make some of the most stunning scenery you will see anywhere, a beautiful destination for any holiday.

The two major towns in the region are Oviedo and Gijon. If you go to Gijon in August make sure you check out the cider festival, remember to bring your favourite hang over cure.

Cider and not wine is the preferred drink in this part of Spain. As for the food, what can I say except delicious. You might be surprised to find that the food has more in common with northern cuisine than Mediterranean. The food is hearty, which probably has something to do with the terrain and lifestyle of the people. Believe me you will be glad to sit down to a plate Fabada Asturiana (stew) after a long walk.

Catalonia

I couldn't talk about walking holidays in Spain and not talk about Catalonia, after all Estartit (the main subject of this site) is a Catalonian town.

If walking up and down mountains is not for you, then this region of Spain could well be what you're looking for as long as you stay in the south of the region.

Catalonia sweeps down from the Pyrenees and along the east coast. Probably most famous for its rugged coastline and sandy beaches, this area has long been popular with tourists. The Costa Brava, Costa Tropical, Costa Daurada, and the Costa del Garraf, are well known to the package holidaymaker, but there is so much more to be discovered if you travel a little inland.

Things To Check Out

I thought I would share some of my favourite places to visit in the region. If you enjoy history then you really must make time to visit the Roman ruins at Tarragona, and the monastery of Montserrat.

For art and architecture lovers the Dali museum in Figueres and the La Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona are both worth checking out.

Festivals are a big part of Spanish life, and are a topic all on there own, but there is one festival that is celebrated in every town and village, and that is the midsummer's eve festival, a real fun time in every town.

Walking holidays are not all about walking, but it is the main constituent of the holiday. For a successful walking holiday you will need a good trail to follow, which takes in places of interest and variety of views. A walking holiday in Spain is no different and that will be the topic of my next post.

If you are going on a walking holiday in Spain, or have just come back, please let me know. I will post the next article again soon, for now thank you for reading Walking Holidays Spain | Walks In Spain

Walks In Spain | Walking holidays Spain

Walking holidays Spain

Walking Holidays In Spain - Walking holidays, trekking holidays, hiking holidays are becoming more popular and the Spanish Tourist Board is seeing a large increase in the number of people looking for walking holidays in Spain. If you are one of the people looking to take a Walking holiday in Spain, or a trekking or hiking holidays in Spain, please read this post and leave a comment.

I received an email on one of my other sites looking for information on walking holidays In Spain and I thought it might be of interest to the people that visit this sight.

People take walking holidays for a number of different reasons, health, to see a country from a different perspective, or just to be more active than they are in their normal lives.

I know many people look down on others that like a more active holiday. I even had one friend who liked outdoor activities, including walking and hiking, described as a tree hugging, left wing hippy. I think that some people still see walkers and backpackers as wearing woolly hats and walking shoes, with grey socks pulled up to the knee. Until you've tried exploring a place on foot, you don't know what you are missing.

When you go on you next holiday to Spain just try leaving the beach for the day and having a walk around, you will be amazed at what you find. For those of you that think I'm trying to send you on a ten-mile trek up a mountain relax, just try exploring the back streets of the resort you are staying at. Even if you have been to the same place year after year, if you take a walk you are guaranteed to find somewhere you didn't know existed.

For those of you that are not averse to exploring a place on foot, but are not up to a full blown walking holiday in Spain, take a car or bus to the nearest town away from the tourist area and have a walk around. By doing this you will find some really interesting places.

I myself have been on a walking holiday in Spain, but I must admit that I am no expert on walking holidays, trekking holidays, hiking holidays or what ever you want to define them as. However, I do know Spain and have stayed in some stunning places.

If you are interested in a walking holiday in Spain, and have a region of Spain in mind, let me know in the comments below and I will give you the details of places you can stay at that have organised walks.

If you are a regular visitor to this site, or have come to this site looking for information on Estartit, I apologise for this post being off topic.

Anyone interested in taking a walking holiday in Estartit, or the Costa Brava in general, should look out for the next post. I have been contacting some of the places I have stayed at in the Costa Brava to see if they still have guided walks. When the emails come back I will let you know the details.

For now, I would appreciate anyone who has taken a walking holiday in Spain, or is about to take a walking holiday in Spain, letting me know in the comments section below, as I am trying to gauge how much interest there is in the subject.

If you are the owner of a hotel, guesthouse, or villa, and you can cater to the needs of the walking and hiking community, let me know and I will publish your details.

For now thank you for taking the time to visit this site and for reading Walking Holidays Spain and watch out for the video on Walking In The Pyrenees. I will talk to you again soon.