ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS IN SPAIN

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Here is our range of activity holidays in Spain

We've a full range of activities to choose from, each allowing you to discover Spain at your own pace and to enjoy all the hidden gems that the country has to offer.

Click on the appropriate holiday title for full holiday details, take a look at our activities section for further information about how our activity holidays work, or see our Spain page for further information about our holidays in Spain.

  Short break, Spain
 Andalucia :  Canillas de Albaida

Activity holidays in Spain: Canillas de Albaida
  • Jewel in the Spanish Crown, and the most romantic region of Spain
  • Gothic cathedrals, Moorish castles, stunning Alhambra Palace in Granada
  • Mediaeval fortresses, Berber dwellings, abandoned cortijos
  • Recently restored, with friendly atmosphere and stunning views



  Walking holiday, Spain
 Andalucia :  Heart of the Alpujarras Walk

Activity holidays in Spain: Heart of the Alpujarras Walk
  • Wonderfully unspoilt scenery: dazzling ochre cliffs, stunning mountain views
  • Exceptionally friendly, family-run hotels, all with swimming pools
  • Beautiful white villages, historic gems unchanged over centuries
  • Olive groves, lavender, wild herbs
  • Network of mule tracks, tailor-made for walking

2 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer, autumn, winter for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: friendly/quirky, swimming opportunities. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching, local culture.

  Walking holiday, Spain
 Andalucia :  Hidden Valleys of Cordoba

Activity holidays in Spain: Hidden Valleys of Cordoba
  • The essence of “real” Spain: tiny white villages, forgotten farming hamlets, traditional, superb value for money, family-run hotel
  • Fantastic walking country: spectacular gorges, craggy peaks, cascading waterfalls
  • Chance to explore Córdoba and Ganada: fabulous cathedrals, beautiful palaces, elegant squares
  • Golden eagles, griffon vultures, red peonies, vibrand wild orchids

2 boot independent walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, autumn, winter for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, friendly/quirky. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching, local culture.

  Walking holiday, Spain
 Andalucia :  Highlights of Andalucia

Activity holidays in Spain: Highlights of Andalucia
  • Great art cities: Seville, Córdoba, Ubeda and Granada
  • Gothic cathedrals, Moorish castles, mediaeval fortresses, abandoned córtijos
  • Elegant *** and **** hotels throughout
  • Olive groves, cork oaks, pine forests, National Parks
  • Experienced Headwater guide with air-conditioned minibus

1 boot guided walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer, autumn for 11 days (10 nights)
Accommodation: stylish/luxury. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna.

  Short break, Spain
 Andalucia :  Mairena

Activity holidays in Spain: Mairena
  • Jewel in the Spanish Crown, and the most romantic region of Spain
  • Gothic cathedrals, Moorish castles, stunning Alhambra Palace in Granada
  • Mediaeval fortresses, Berber dwellings, abandoned cortijos
  • Situated in the Eastern Alpujarras, ideal for relaxing in the sun!



  Walking holiday, Spain
 Andalucia :  Secret Valleys of Ronda

Activity holidays in Spain: Secret Valleys of Ronda
  • Superb off the beaten track walks through timeless Andalucia; gorgeous white villages, hidden courtyards, chestnut covered hills
  • Spectacular bird life: eagles, buzzards, parakeets, hoopoes
  • Fragrant valleys and swaying palms; Moorish castles and Roman ruins
  • Fabulous boutique hotel which exudes warmth, style and a fusion of Andaluz-Moroccan cuisine

2 boot independent walking holiday (single centre). Departs for 8 days (7 nights)
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  Walking holiday, Spain
 Andalucia :  Secrets of Andalucia

Activity holidays in Spain: Secrets of Andalucia
  • Stay in a wonderfully restored 200-year old olive mill with pool
  • Superb hosts / guides; exceptional cuisine, first class walking: choice of levels selected weeks
  • Sub-tropical climate: lemons, kiwi, mango, avocado
  • Stunning white villages; Granada’s beautiful Alhambra Palace
  • Outstanding value fully inclusive holiday

1-2 boot guided walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, autumn, winter for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: stylish/luxury, friendly/quirky, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching, local culture.

  Walking holiday, Spain
 Catalunya :  Catalan Classic Walk

Activity holidays in Spain: Catalan Classic Walk
  • Pretty coastal paths, lush green valleys, ancient cork and pine forest; beautiful sandy beaches, traditional fishing ports, sun-drenched villages
  • Fabulous hotels – swimming possibilities every day - exceptional cuisine
  • Exotic Mediterranean flora: oranges, peaches, lemons; wonderfully colourful flowers
  • Excellent bird-spotting: hoopoes, buzzards, cormorants, white egrets

Upper 1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer, autumn for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: stylish/luxury, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.

Click for details of our tour only 'lite' holiday.


  Cycling holiday, Spain
 Catalunya :  Contrasts of Catalunya Cycling

Activity holidays in Spain: Contrasts of Catalunya Cycling
  • Gentle and totally varied off-road cycling in Spain, interest-packed routes: coastal paths, riverside trails, poppy fields and sunflowers
  • Stunningly beautiful sun-coloured villages untouched by tourism; full of historic, cultural and natural interest
  • Hotels full of Catalan character, all with pools, including C14 luxury castle; superb regional cuisine, excellent value local wines

Lower 2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer, autumn for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching.

  Cycling holiday, Spain
 La Rioja :  Highlights of Rioja Cycling

Activity holidays in Spain: Highlights of Rioja Cycling
  • Gentle cycling through a region of Spain few tourists ever see
  • Ever-changing landscapes: rolling vineyards, sleepy villages, beautiful backdrop of the Sierra de Cantabria
  • Wonderfully atmospheric and historic hotels: excellent regional cuisine and fine wines
  • Architectural treasures: Gothic churches, ancient monasteries, elegant neo-classical houses

Lower 2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer, autumn for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: stylish/luxury, gastronomic food. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching, wine discoveries.

  Walking holiday, Spain
 La Rioja :  Vineyards and Villages Walk

Activity holidays in Spain: Vineyards and Villages Walk
  • The “real” undiscovered Spain: sleepy hamlets, mediaeval villages, age-old wine bodegas
  • Untouched walking country; stunning mountain views; dozens of castles, churches and chapels steeped in history
  • Superbly varied hotels: a restored **** monastery, a luxury country home, an aristocratic riverside hotel
  • Griffon vultures, golden eagles, storks, wild flowers, butterflies

Upper 1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer, autumn for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, friendly/quirky. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


  Cycling holiday, Spain
 Mallorca :  Backroads of Mallorca Cycling

Activity holidays in Spain: Backroads of Mallorca Cycling
  • Unique single-centre cycling holiday: coastal views, country lanes, olives, poppies, vines
  • Converted Mallorquin finca: delicious food, lovely pool, delightful hosts
  • Interest packed routes: historic mansions and monasteries, colourful museums, stunning beaches and wine filled bodegas
  • Choice of cycling routes every day, optional day trip to or extra nights in cosmopolitan Palma

1 bike cycling holiday (single centre). Departs spring, winter for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: stylish/luxury, friendly/quirky, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, wine discoveries, local culture.

  Cycling holiday, Spain
 Mallorca :  Heart of Mallorca Cycling

Activity holidays in Spain: Heart of Mallorca Cycling
  • Easy cycling through olive groves, almond orchards, cornfields and verdant vineyards
  • Crystal clear bays, gorgeous beaches, stunning views of the Tramuntana Mountains
  • Gorgeous luxury and boutique hotels - all with pools
  • Ancient bodegas, historic monasteries, honey-coloured hilltop villages

1 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer, autumn, winter for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: stylish/luxury, friendly/quirky, gastronomic food, swimming opportunities. Good for: flora & fauna, local culture.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


  Walking holiday, Spain
 Mallorca :  Undiscovered Mallorca

Activity holidays in Spain: Undiscovered Mallorca
  • Fully guided walking programme: majestic mountain ranges; breathtaking coastal views
  • Elegant **** hotel with walled garden, swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna
  • Dramatic sun-drenched landscapes; picturesque artists’ villages
  • Black vultures, red-footed falcons, ospreys
  • Extra nights in Palma tailored to suit

2 boot guided walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, summer, autumn, winter for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: stylish/luxury, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching.

  Walking holiday, Spain
 Menorca :  Coastal Trails of Menorca

Activity holidays in Spain: Coastal Trails of Menorca
  • A glorious mix: stunning coastal scenery, lush countryside, gentle walking trails
  • Golden sand beaches, sparkling azure bays and turquoise seas
  • Rich cultural history: prehistoric settlements, fortresses, castles and watchtowers
  • Fabulous flora: sea lavender, golden asphodels, serapia orchids, scarlet poppies

1 boot independent walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, summer, autumn, winter for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: stylish/luxury, friendly/quirky, swimming opportunities. Good for: flora & fauna.

  Short break, Spain
 Spanish city choices :  Barcelona: Meson Castilla

Activity holidays in Spain: Barcelona: Meson Castilla
  • Elegant squares, hidden courtyards, narrow winding streets steeped in history
  • Colourful cafes, lively tapas bars, exclusive waterfront restaurants
  • Lavish turn-of-the-century mansions designed in bizarre Gaudi fashion



  Short break, Spain
 Spanish city choices :  Bilbao: Petit Palace Arana

Activity holidays in Spain: Bilbao: Petit Palace Arana
  • Guggenheim Museum; works by Picasso, Kandinsky, Cezanne and Warhol
  • Gothic Catedral de Santiago, Arriage Theatre, Plaza Funicular
  • Museo Basco; basque history and culture
  • Great shopping opportunities including one of the biggest covered markets in Europe



  Short break, Spain
 Spanish city choices :  Palma de Mallorca: Catalonia Majorica

Activity holidays in Spain: Palma de Mallorca: Catalonia Majorica
  • Narrow traffic-free streets and winding lanes ideal for exploring
  • Arabian baths, Palau March museum, beautiful Gaudi styled cathedral
  • Luxurious 4-stat hotel with two pools and stunning views



  Short break, Spain
 Spanish city choices :  Seville: Hotel Becquer

Activity holidays in Spain: Seville: Hotel Becquer
  • Splendid Gothic cathedral; magnificent Royal Palaces
  • Traditional white houses, palms, orange blossom
  • Exotic gardens, stylish fountaing, peaceful courtyards



  Walking holiday, Spain
 The Canary Isles :  Contrasts of Gran Canaria

Activity holidays in Spain: Contrasts of Gran Canaria
  • Dazzling ochre cliffs, forgotten white villages, plunging gorges, spectacular ocean views
  • Totally undiscovered walking: sweeping plateaux, lush green valleys, wonderful ridge top trails
  • Exclusive hotels: beautiful gardens, delightful pools, gorgeous rural settings
  • Fantastic plants and wild flowers – many found nowhere else in the world; outstanding variety of birds and wildlife

Upper 2 boot guided walking holiday (twin centre). Departs autumn, winter for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: friendly/quirky, swimming opportunities. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching.

  Walking holiday, Spain
 The Canary Isles :  Highlights of Tenerife

Activity holidays in Spain: Highlights of Tenerife
  • Spectacular Isle of Eternal Spring
  • Prehistoric forests, plunging valleys and terraced vineyards; black sand beaches, vivid lava flows, snow-capped Mount Teide
  • Fishing villages, cliff top lighthouses and poppy-fringed country trails
  • Wonderfully varied hotels: traditional farm with pool and historic nobleman’s mansion by the sea

2 boot independent walking holiday (twin centre). Departs spring, autumn, winter for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, friendly/quirky, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna.

  Walking holiday, Spain
 The Canary Isles :  Secret Villages of Mallorca

Activity holidays in Spain: Secret Villages of Mallorca
  • Pretty coastal paths, lush green valleys, ancient cork and pine forests
  • Beautiful honey-coloured mountain villages off the tourist trail
  • Superbly varied hotels, all with private pools
  • Exotic Mediterranean flora: orange trees, almonds, olive and lemon groves
  • Option for extra nights in cosmopolitan Palma

2 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer, autumn, winter for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: stylish/luxury, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching.

  Walking holiday, Spain
 The Canary Isles :  Secrets of Tenerife Walk

Activity holidays in Spain: Secrets of Tenerife Walk
  • Great value, fully inclusive guided walking holiday – even wine with dinner
  • Soaring volcanic cliffs, snow-capped Mt Teide, stunning Ocean views
  • Stay in a C16 colonial house with pool just 5 mins’ walk from the sea
  • Paradise for ornithologists and botanists
  • Mild sunny climate perfect for out-of-season walking

2 boot guided walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, autumn, winter for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: friendly/quirky, swimming opportunities. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching, local culture.

  Walking holiday, Spain
 The Canary Isles :  Walking on La Gomera

Activity holidays in Spain: Walking on La Gomera
  • Elegant **** hotel with pool, exotic gardens, excellent local cuisine
  • Spectacular gorge and coastal walks with views of La Palma, El Hierro, Tenerife and Gran Canaria
  • Sun-drenched villages, colourful fishing harbours, Garajonay National Park; masses of tropical flora including jasmine, hibiscus, banana, papaya
  • Air-conditioned minibus to discover the whole island

2 boot guided walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, autumn, winter for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: stylish/luxury, gastronomic food, swimming opportunities. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching, local culture.

  Walking holiday, Spain
 The Sierra de Gredos :  Secrets of the Sierra

Activity holidays in Spain: Secrets of the Sierra
  • Fabulous walking in undiscovered Spain: mountain vistas, ancient Roman roads, riverside tracks
  • Paradise for bird lovers: woodpeckers, red kites, bluethroats, buzzards
  • Charming family-run hotels - gastronomic cuisine
  • Possible day trips to beautiful Avila, Toledo and Salamanca, and / or extra nights in Madrid
  • Excellent value for money – all meals included

2 boot independent walking holiday (twin centre). Departs spring, autumn for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: stylish/luxury, friendly/quirky, gastronomic food, swimming opportunities. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching.

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