Welcome to a week-long adventure in the stunning landscapes of Northern Spain! Prepare to immerse yourself in a region rich with vibrant culture, breathtaking scenery, and delicious cuisine. From the lush hills of the Basque Country to the enchanting coastline of Galicia, each day promises new discoveries and unforgettable experiences. Get ready to explore charming villages, savor local delicacies, and witness breathtaking natural beauty. Your journey awaits!
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Day 1
Car Rental
Gijon, Spain
Day 2
Visit a Cider mill (llagar)
Private city tour
Day 3
Day tour to Covadonga sanctuary, Lakes of Covadonga and Cangas de Onís - Private group
Day 4
City tour
Day 5
Os Teixois
Santiago de Compostela
Ribadeo
Day 6
Santiago de Compostela City Tour
Day 7
Ribeira Sacra Experience
Day 8
Day tour to Finisterre & coast of the death
7 days - from 1 adult
The old quarter of Gijon is a must - see. It is full of narrow street where you'll find tens of local restaurants called "sidrerias" (cider houses). Its beach promenade (more than 7km long) is a great way to spend the morning or afternoon while enjoying great views over the sea. The "elogio del horizonte", a large stone sculpture in the upper part of the old quarter, offers views to both sides of the city and you'll be able to see the 2 main beaches in town, San Lorenzo (where the beach path finishes in a wonderful church) and El Arbeyal, just beside the port where great cruises stop.
TIP: If you go in the middle of this sculpture you'll hear the waves crashing against the cliffs.
Do not miss some local food such as the "fabada" (stew made of big white beans with chorizo, black pudding and bacon), the "cachopo" (a giant breaded fillet steak filled with serrano ham and cheese) or the rice pudding as dessert.
And, of course, the local drink, the cider, poured in the traditional way, putting the bottle over the head and letting the cider fall to crash in the glass placed under your hip. This way of serving the cider changes its flavor completely.
If there is something we can boast about in this area is our cider, our pomaradas and our llagares. A tour visiting the cider press and the family winery where Emilio Trabanco began to produce his first liters of cider, back in 1925.
A walk that will take us to get lost in the corners that give life to our best cider, under the foundations of the family house, the stone and the old barrels, the smell of apples and ferments, which will accompany us on a journey into the past to discover the traditional production of natural cider.
A short walk through Lavandera, enjoying the landscape, the ethnography and contemplating the orchards, will take us to our winery Túnel de la Sidra, located inside an old railway tunnel built at the end of the 19th century, and that today keeps more than a million liters of cider, in addition to the family museum.
The route includes a stretch of steep slope that could be an inconvenience for people with mobility difficulties.
We will finish the experience with a small course on cider pouring and a tasting of our barrel cider.
Gijón is the maritime capital of Asturias and one of the most interesting coastal cities in Spain. Discover its Celtic origins, its most representative buildings and its pleasant promenade with this guided tour of Gijón.
With the sea in the background, we will review the history of this city of Celtic origin that passed through Roman and Christian hands, without giving up its freedom.
Strolling along the pier we will arrive at the Revillagigedo Palace. This majestic 18th century palace has a peculiarity; although its two towers look like twins, one of them is 300 years older. In front of it we will find the statue of a knight carrying a cross. Can you tell who it is? It is Don Pelayo, the first Asturian king and a figure very dear to the Asturians.
The tour of Gijón will continue in the fishermen's neighborhood of Cimadevilla, a place that condenses the purest essence of Gijón. We will feel how the seafaring airs of the neighborhood intermingle with the Roman vestiges of its streets, the oldest in the city.
Towards the coast. We will contemplate how San Lorenzo Beach merges with the sea while we walk along the famous Gijón Wall, a wide avenue that runs parallel to the Bay of Biscay and connects the two ends of the urban area of the city.
You will be picked up at your hotel and will be taken to Covadonga, where youʼll visit the Sanctuary and the little chapel inside the cave where the Virgin of Covandonga, patroness of all Asturians, is. Then youʼll be taken to the lakes and walk for a little while to enjoy the great sceneries in the Picos de Europa mountains. Later youʼll be taken to Cangas de Onís to enjoy a light lunch (we'll recommend you a restaurant where you can taste some local specialities) and a short tour through the village. Finally youʼll be taken back to your hotel.
Covadonga is the place where the Re-conquest began under king Pelayo, whose remains are buried in the cave alongside La Santina. This is the gateway to the Picos de Europa National Park. The basilica, alongside the cave where pilgrims venerate the statue of La Santina, is a place of worship and pilgrimage for the people of Asturias. The basilica is in neo-Romanesque style, with two high towers flanking the main entrance.
In the heart of the oldest National Park in Spain, you will find an extraordinary place which is steeped in legend: the Covadonga Lakes. Let yourself be seduced by the beautiful, twisty road that leads to the lakes and which will slowly reveal a beautiful countryside made up of calm waters, unimaginable green carpets and mountain peaks which all seem to be almost within reach. Separated by the fell of the Picota, Enol and Ercina are two of the lakes in this, one of the most famous and mythical corners in Asturias.
Capital of the area of the same name, sits in the valley formed by the rivers Sella and Güeña. The most representative feature of the town is its Roman Bridge, declared to be a Historic-Artistic Site in 1931.It has five arches, three of them pointed, and from the centre hangs a reproduction of the Victoria Cross. The hermitage of Santa Cruz also stands out due to the age of the structure, built on a dolmen in 437. It was rebuilt by King Favila in 737 to guard the Victoria Cross.
Oviedoʼs Old Town is a captivating blend of history, culture, and charm. Embarking on a private walking tour allows visitors to uncover the cityʼs rich heritage, from the stunning Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador to the tranquil Caudillos Kings Garden. Along the way, theyʼll stroll Cimadevilla Street, discover the 9th-century Foncaladas Fountain, and enjoy the traditions that make Oviedo a truly unique destination. With an expert guide leading the way, travelers can expect to be enchanted by the cityʼs hidden gems and vibrant atmosphere. Thereʼs more to explore, so letʼs dive in and uncover the secrets of Oviedoʼs Old Town.
Os Teixois is a small village located in Taramundi, within the Biosphere Reserve of Oscos, Eo and Terras Burón, where you can discover a valuable set of hydraulic devices in their natural state. This important ethnographic group has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.
Our hamlet, which is 4km from the town of Taramundi, has, in addition to its houses and auxiliary buildings, a valuable set of hydraulic devices: mallet, mill, grinding wheel, small power plant and a fulling mill.
The complete restoration of this complex began in 1989. Since then, rehabilitation work has continued, in what constitutes an example of historical recovery linked to the world of manufacturing and ethnography in Asturias.
The values of the settlement have led to its declaration as an Asset of Cultural Interest, with the category of Historic Site.
You will also visit their museum.
As you drive along the coast visiting places like Cudillero, Puerto de Vega or Ox Teixois (you'll need to deviate for this one) reach Ribadeo and the cathedrals beach, called like this for the rock formations there. Note you can only see them when it is down tide so get sure you check the tides table when you go and visit it.
Also note in high season you'll need to book in advance to visit it in order not to be too crowded.
Get to the final stage of the popular Camino de Santiago, destination for thousands of pilgrims every year. This charming city well deserves a visit.
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and will take you to the city center for a walking tour of the city. It will include tickets for the main monuments of the city such as the cathedral. If the market is open in the day you take the tour, a market stroll and a tasting of white wine and a tapa of local food will be included. Note it is possible to include a visit tot he roots of the cathedral. Should you be interested please let me know.
The Ribeira Sacra is the area between the 2 largest rivers in Galicia: the Sil and the Miño. In its last kilometers before flowing into the Miño at the height of Os Peares, the Sil flows on the border between the provinces of Lugo and Ourense along a deep canyon, thus creating an impressive and unusual landscape, a sign of identity of this territory. The Sil Canyons. In addition to monasteries, this area of Galicia has a valuable heritage, in which there is no shortage of castles, churches, pazos and bridges.
Join this tailor-made excursion in which you will enjoy a trip with a driver and a private guide with whom you will solve all your curiosities in the area. What is it included? - Specialized Guide - Transport Optional activities (under request) - Visit a Ribeira Sacra D.O. wineries with vertical tasting of 3 wines - Catamaran tour through the river Sil Canyon (1 hour). - Lunch: Tasting menu at a local restaurant
Take a day to get to know the Costa da Morte and the most rugged Atlantic coast facade in Galicia. The tour passes through three villages of the southern part of the Coast of Death: Muros, Finisterre and Muxía.
Discover places of unique and stately beauty as Ponte Maceira.
The next stop is Muros, which has the privilege of owning an authentic marine quarter. Most of these quarters of the coast succumbed to the decadence and degradation and later at the urban development pressure. Muros, with its beautifully restored old town, maintained its original image and now is its own sign of identity against the excesses of the coastline.
The next stop is Ézaro in the extreme south of the Coast of Death. The waterfall of Ézaro is the only one of Europe that flows into the sea, so that makes it an unusual place worth visiting.
The next stop on the road comes at Finisterre, since ancient times, this place was considered by the Romans to be the end of the earth. Here you can enjoy stunning views of the cliffs, brave the waters of the Atlantic, and also take some free time for lunch in the town of Finisterre.
After lunch, the journey reaches its last stop Muxía, a typical fishing village well known for its Virxe da Barca sanctuary, a baroque building built in the 11th-century chapel with a balcony facing towards the sea.
As founder of Hidden in Spain, I am focused on high quality service. My passion for traveling has taken me to different destinations in America, Africa, Europe and Asia where I have been able to enrich my life with other cultures and people. During these trips I found an uncovered need. Most of the companies offered fixed and preplanned experiences to see the most touristic places everywhere but I was far from discovering the REAL country.
Thatʼs why I started this company, to offer real tailor made tours through Spain and let people discover the country as if they were traveling with a native guy showing them everything, not only the most touristic places but also all those off-the-beaten paths they wouldnʼt see if no one tell them about and the way people live in this wonderful country.
I also love skiing, watching sports, talking to friends (I mean real chats, not through social media), reading books and spending time with my wife and kids.
My other passion is marketing. Thatʼs why I have a bachelor in advertising and public relations and a Master in Marketing Management. I also got my Master in International Sales, both of them at ESIC in Spain.
And I couldnʼt forget, I am a passionate of beer!!! I love it!! I have tried more than 200 different beers from more than 20 different countries so far!! And counting up…
Hidden in Spain offers bespoke holidays through Spain.
We are a small, boutique tour operator, fully licensed and fully bonded, very focused on service that have travelled the 5 continents. We are native spanish and we just offer packages and tailor-made holidays based on our personal experience. We have traveled the whole Spain, walked and cycled the Camino de Santiago and we want to show you this area as if we were traveling with you.
Our goal and commitment is to provide you the best quality service while you travel in Spain with us. We organize tailor made holidays based on your likes and dislikes so you can make your own package and have some of the best holidays of your life. Besides, you will have a trip manager you will be able to contact at anytime to solve you any problem you may have.
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