Picos de Europa Family Adventure

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Welcome to one of Spain's great family adventures

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The Picos de Europa is a place of sensational scenery...

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Glorious (and gloriously quiet) mountain trails...

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... And traditional rural lifestyles

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Stay at two delightful small hotels...

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Enjoy laugh-out-loud adventures...

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... And get to know the friendly locals as you go

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You'll tackle huge dinners together...

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Picnic with the best local produce...

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... And find a bit of time for some grown-up rewards

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Active families who love nature, enjoy the delights of the unexpected and appreciate navigating new cultures need look no further than northern Spain's Picos de Europa mountains for your next adventure.

  • Unspoilt northern Spain
  • Ideal for active families
  • Epic mountain scenery
  • Rural lifestyles
  • Beautiful small hotels
  • Local cheese & cider
  • Freedom to explore
  • Time to relax
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

8 nights in first-class hotels

Family-sized hire vehicle

All breakfasts

1 x lunch

2 x dinners

Guided activities as described

GPS tracks for self-guided walks


Guided Activities

Cable car return tickets

Private full-day Picos de Europa tour

Private half-day river canoeing

Shared canyoning


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Travel Guide app with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture

Exclusive departure date


Please note: International travel not included.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in the Picos de Europa mountains


You begin in Bilbao, reached by land, air or sea from the UK or by train via Madrid or Paris. Travel along the pretty Cantabrian coast before the road winds through high mountains and overhanging cliffs to the pastures and forests of the Liébana Valley. This part of the Picos has a warm and sunny microclimate, so having said hello to your lovely hosts, you'll soon by jumping into the pool together.

Day 2

Walk an easy but stunning trail


Day 3

Ride the cable car into the highlands


Day 4

Canoe on the way to your next base


Day 5

Experience rural Picos life with your guide


Day 6

Hike the Cares Gorge


Day 7

Giggle your way down a mountain stream


Day 8

Discover the hidden landscapes of Ponga


Day 9

Travel home... or stay for longer


Memorable moments to look forward to...

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Giggle...

Down mountain streams

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Ride...

The cable car into the highlands

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Soak in...

Views you'll never forget

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Put your feet up...

In idyllic wildflower meadows

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Chance upon...

Traditional local festivities

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Fill your basket...

With tasty picnic treats

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Eat way too much...

Creamy cave-matured cheese

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Go off the beaten track...

In tiny mountain villages

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Potter around...

In pretty medieval towns

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Eat...

Your way through the local cuisine

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Drink...

Asturian cider, the traditional way

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Make memories...

To share together, forever

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