Hiking spain tours europe and biking vacations in portugal

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Hiking Spain Our hiking tours of Spain and Portugal explore four of Iberia's most exotic landscapes-the Spanish Alpujarras, the sunny Algarve, the Azores Islands, and the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. While hiking in Spain we leave the tourist crowds behind as we seek out the hidden landscapes, secluded beaches, and fascinating history that are the Spain's best-kept secrets. We take you off the beaten path to give you an authentic experience of the Spanish countryside. What to expect while hiking through Spain Our hiking tours through Spain are designed for people who enjoy active vacations. We hesitate to assign ratings to our trips because we've watched "beginners" charge up hills, and triathletes enjoy slowing down to smell the roses! Our support van makes it possible for an energetic beginner to enjoy virtually any of our hiking tours of Spain. While the terrain is sometimes hilly, none of the routes are extreme, with daily options ranging from five to twelve miles. In the evening, we'll kick off our hiking boots and relax over a feast of local specialties: Andalusian paella, a platter of tapas, or an Azorean cozido stew cooked in the heat of a volcanic steam vent. Our accommodations, whether in a mountain lodge perched high in the Alpujarras or an oceanfront resort overlooking the crashing Atlantic, are sure to inspire dreams of the adventures that await on the trail. The Way of the Moors tour: Terrain: Moderate. Daily hiking options of 4 to 10 miles (3 to 6 hours). Arrive: Almería Airport Depart: Granada Airport		The south of Spain is a hiker's paradise, and our route celebrates its amazing diversity. We'll warm up with a day of hiking along the cliffs and dunes of the sunny of Spain's Mediterranean coast. We'll then head inland to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the region's mountain range, to begin our Alpujarran adventure. Our hiking routes traverse valleys that are among the most fertile in all of Spain, thanks to the irrigation systems introduced by the Moors hundreds of years ago. Even today the region is filled with groves of cherries, pears, almonds, figs, quince, and pomegranates. The fresh mountain air is permeated with the rich smells of wild rosemary, thyme, and lavender. Stunning views of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada and terraced white villages seeming to spill down the mountainsides lie around every bend in the trail. For more detailed information click here The Border Country tour: Terrain: Moderate. Daily walking options of 5 to 11 miles (3 to 6 hours). Arrive: Oporto, Portugal Airport Depart: Oporto, Portugal Airport This hiking tour explores this historic countryside of Spain and Portugal. Each footstep is steeped in history. In Portugal, we'll follow the traditional "Camino Portugues," the centuries-old path that guided pilgrims approaching Santiago from the south. Along the way we'll hike in Peneda-Gerês National Park, home to wild ponies, mystical Celtic stones, and craggy mountain villages. After crossing the Rio Minho and hiking into Spain, along the "Camino Xacobea", which leads through verdant farmland and fishing villages overlooking a fjord-like coastline. In Santiago, we'll join pilgrims and adventurers from around the world in visiting the famous Gothic cathedral dedicated to St. James, the patron saint of Spain. Our adventure ends in seaside Baiona, with a day for exploring the beaches and islands of Islas Cíes Nature Reserve. For more detailed information click here.

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Hiking Spain