Picos de Europa Family Adventure

We can run this trip any time from May through to October, although we do assume the best time for most families is July and August to tie in with school vacations. These are the warmest and driest months but as you are in the mountains it isn't too hot to enjoy the activities. You can expect temperatures in the mid-20s°C during the day on average.

We work with small hotels so booking ahead for July and August is essential. If you have fixed departure dates we suggest at least nine months ahead for August. If you can be flexible, six months should be fine, but we do advise early booking on this trip to avoid disappointment.

Absolutely, this would be a great trip for an extended family or two families to travel together. It also works fine for different shaped families - one child, four children, single parents, all are possible.

The itinerary described includes a mix of guided activities: canoeing, canyoning, mountain biking, and guided hikes. These can all be adapted to suit your particular family depending on the age of the children and what activities you enjoy.

We also provide you with maps and routes for a variety of self-guided hikes in each area, from half day strolls to full day hikes so you can choose to fill the remainder of your time as actively as you choose. We can tailor the trip to be as active as you like.

We tailor the activities to suit the needs of your family. Some activities (such as canyoning) do have age or height restrictions but we can make other suggestions. As long as you like and enjoy the great outdoors, we can tailor the perfect family vacation for you.

The accommodation on this journey is very comfortable though not fancy. There are three hotels we use in order to allow you to explore the different parts of the Picos and the coast without having to travel back and forth too much. The hotels are traditional rustic stone buildings with thick walls and small windows, but great balconies and garden areas. Two of the hotels have a pool. Expect a warm welcome, delicious food and very peaceful nights' sleep. We assume separate en-suite rooms for children and parents. We include some hotel dinners for convenience- usually on arrival days.

The vehicle will be suitable for the destination, the distances you are expected to cover, roads, and number of people travelling. For a family of four travelling to Spain you can expect a family-sized vehicle such as a Ford Focus Estate. We can’t guarantee the make and model. Speak to us if you prefer a larger vehicle.

If you need an automatic car, that's no problem, though we do need to know in advance as most are manual transmission. Cost of automatic cars tends to be higher.

Generally the hire cars include one named driver. You can add drivers locally and pay locally. Charges vary depending on the location but it is usually no more than Euro 10 per day.

Absolutely. This trip can be tailored to suit you so speak to us if you would like to include more activities or extend your stay to include other parts of Spain.

We take a 15% deposit to secure your vacation, with the remainder due eight weeks before your departure.

Your money is 100% protected through our ATOL licence if your trip includes a flight booked through us, or through our ABTOT bond if it does not. Either way, this protection provides a cast-iron financial guarantee and helps you book with complete peace of mind. Because the contract between us exists here in the UK, you get this protection regardless of where you live.