Tours to Spain

The Journey!

Our Journey will take us through a mystical, religious, paradise-like part of Spain. A route less frequented by mass tourism.

Madrid, Spain’s capital since 1561. Today a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country determinedly turned towards the future. It is impossible not to fall under this city’s spell, when wandering through its various neighbourhoods, each with a special charm and history. Like in any Spanish town, ‘madrilenyos’ rush home for the afternoon meal and flood the streets for their ritualistic evening stroll; but unlike most of the world, Madrid still works to live, not the reverse.

On to Santiago de Compostela, a city which grew around the tomb of St. James. Santiago has drawn pilgrims from all over the world to its city ever since the remains of the Apostle St. James were discovered there in 813 AD Theses esteemed relics lifted Santiago into the ranks of one of Christianity’s three holy cities, alongside Rome and Jerusalem.

Other cities in Galicia will be visited, such as La Corunya, capital of the province. We will see impressive views of the its coast and the Hercules lighthouse which is of Roman origin. Finisterre - "the end of the world" in medieval times. The views which we will see are quite spectacular to say the least, with attractive beaches to the left and to the right, jagged mountains meet the unforgiving landscape of the open sea.

On our way to Oviedo, capital of Asturias, we will travel along the Costa Verde with its seething cliffs and hell reaching ravines. We will visit Cudillero a very picturesque and colourful fishing village.
Oviedo is a most elegant city of the north of Spain, with an old city which comes to life at night with its many Sidrerias/Pubs where one can enjoy good music and delicious Sidra.

Villages dot the Asturian luscious landscape

We shall see Asturias’s plunging and luscious green valleys, where one can feel the magic which is in the air. Visit the Ethnic Museum of Grandes and have a typical lunch consisting of palatable Asturian delicacies.

Awe inspiring mountain range of the Peaks of Europe

We shall drive through the Picos De Europa, which compose the most notable section of the Cordillera Cantabrica, a larger range that extends across northern Spain. It is a mere 25km from sea level to the 2600m heights of the Picos de Europa. Other European ranges may be higher, but few match the beauty of the Sierra’s abrupt, jagged profile. Most of the Picos area has been granted maximum environmental protection as the Picos de Europa National Park.

We shall visit Cangas de Onis, founded after the Castillan victory over the Moors at Covadonga in 722. Cangas de Onis was the first Capital of the Asturian monarchy and a launching pad for the Reconquest. A pale pink neo-Gothic basilica (1901) with a statue of the virgin Mary is in Covadonga. It is called the Santa Cueva (the Holy Cave), a place of pilgrimage, as according to the legend it was exactly there that the Virgin performed a miracle and the Moors were pushed back.

Then on to the coast, to the little fishing villages that are so picturesque and dot the Asturian and Cantabrian Coast, each one with its own charm. Lastres, Llanes, Comillas and Santillana del Mar, which actually is neither holy nor flat, nor on the Sea, but still, the entire town is a national historical monument, crowded with stone houses and cobblestone streets.

On to the Basque Country where we shall be visiting the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and also have a great overnight stay in San Sebastian, where we shall be visiting the famous Tapas bars with the yummiest food you have ever tasted.

Correr del Bisbe - The Old City of Barcelona

The trip will end in Barcelona where we will be visiting a most wonderful city with its spectacular buildings, avant-garde architecture by Gaudi, and its wide and vibrant Ramblas (avenues). A special walking tour is recommended to the Old City of Barcelona, it is enchanting, especially when one hears guitar music at every corner.

The city of Girona seen from the bridge before entering the city

We will also visit Girona and Figueres where the Dali Museum is situated.

Everywhere, we shall try to acquaint you with local people, their customs and their delicious food and wine. We shall do our utmost to make you feel the special enchantment which is in the North of Spain.

Bon Voyage!!!!!!!!!!