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Camino de Santiago self drive
Discover the beautiful and remote north coast of Spain as you follow the ancient pilgrimage route towards Santiago de Compostela. Take time to explore the mountains, lakes, beaches and tiny fishing villages of the little known northern branch of the Camino de Santiago. Stay in specially selected charming small hotels along the way. Combine the freedom of a tailor-made self drive holiday with our detailed local information for the best of both worlds. How active?
On this holiday you can choose how active you want to be. We prepare a tailored itinerary for you but naturally you are in control of your own time throughout. Walking is the main activity but you can also relax on the beach, explore cultural and historic sites, canoe, ride bikes or horses. In order to make the most of your time, we suggest you travel armed with our information pack, which includes suggested activities, great walks, sites to visit, as well as detailed maps. You will have a full day with a Pura Aventura guide at the start of your holiday.
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Travel the famous Camino de Santiago along Spain's beautiful north coast. Explore mountains, lakes, beaches, wild coastline and tiny fishing villages. Stay in charming small hotels throughout your holiday. Combine your independence with our local expertise. · Day 1 Travel to the Picos mountains. · Day 2 Walk the famous path through the Cares Gorge. · Day 3 Walk to the top of the mountains for stunning views. · Day 4 Walk along a beach with mountain views. Drive to Oviedo. · Day 5 Explore the medieval centre of Oviedo. · Day 6 Drive along the coast, exploring villages en route. · Day 7 Walk inland on ancient paths between small hamlets and villages. · Day 8 Walk through forests alongside a river to a pretty waterfall. · Day 9 Relax, walk or cycle within the hotel grounds. · Day 10 Walk along part of the last stretch of the Camino de Santiago. · Day 11 Wander the cobbled centre of Santiago de Compostela. · Day 12 Explore southern Galicia famous for its exquisite seafood, wine and scenery. · Day 13 Visit Europe's most westerly point Finisterre. · Day 14 Leave your car and fly home from Santiago.
How comfortable?
Accommodation consists of small inns and hotels with 12 rooms or less. These include a hotel surrounded by woods and grazing horses and a converted 16th century water mill in its own biosphere reserve. All hotels have their own restaurants but you can eat out if you prefer. The recommended pattern for this holiday is to stay two or three nights in each place, using your hotel as a base from which to explore the surrounding area. On the whole, little English is spoken in the north of Spain so if you are unfamiliar with the language, be prepared to use our vocabulary sheets!
Sounds perfect?
For details of what's included and more information see the detailed itinerary on our website or call us for a copy. For dates and prices see the enclosed sheet. To check availability please call us on 0845 22 55 058 or email info@pura-aventura.com.
Not quite right?
We have a wide range of self drive holidays in Spain (pp78-93) which might suit you better. For a fully guided holiday combining walking, culture and wine see our Rioja Vineyard Trail (p88) or our Picos Walk holiday (p74). We also have self drive holidays further afield, in Chile (p14) and Costa Rica (p52).
WhY Pura
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Diego Martin, one of our founders, lives and guides in northern Spain and has created this holiday to offer a unique combination of unspoiled scenery, cultural interest, charming accommodation and valuable advice on local food and activities. The hotels are normally hidden away in tiny villages and are exclusive to Pura Aventura.
Call 0845 22 55 058 to discuss our Camino de Santiago self drive holiday
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