Learn Spanish and walk the Camino de Santiago, Spain
This holiday teams Spanish for all levels with coastal village walks and visits to historical towns where you can test out your new conversational skills: it's fun, not full-on.
Spanish course for all levels Camino de Santiago Picos de Europa Panes Mier Pico Penamellera Comillas Basilica of Santa Maria Los Lagos Llanes
Price
€1645To€1860 excluding flights
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These prices are per person including single use self-catering accommodation.
Special rates apply for 2 or more people travelling together or for 1 person staying 2 weeks or more.
Offers
Get 100€ off when you book your Camino Taster Course for 27th April during December.
Description of Learn Spanish and walk the Camino de Santiago, Spain
Explore the renowned Camino de Santiago, one of the world's most iconic pilgrimage routes, with our immersive program. Nestled along the Northern path (Camino del Norte) and in close proximity to Camino Lebaniego and Vadiniense, our school offers a unique experience. Mornings are dedicated to Spanish language instruction, and afternoons are reserved for guided walks along classic sections of the Camino.
Discover less challenging yet scenic routes, providing breathtaking views in the Picos de Europa. Along the way, indulge in local traditions by sampling traditional cider and cheese. Note that the itinerary is flexible, allowing for morning walks and afternoon classes.
This weekly course, running from Monday to Friday, offers weekends for personal exploration or optional booked activities. The package includes:
- Intensive Spanish course with a maximum of 4 participants, covering enrollment, materials, level tests (if needed), notebook, and pen.
- Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and biscuits during lesson breaks.
- Convenient transport from your Panes accommodation to the school in Abándames and back (1.4k, can also be walked, though steep).
- Guided walks from Monday to Thursday.
- Light lunch on Monday.
- Friday's guided day out with a picnic.
- Transportation in the area to and from walk destinations to Panes or Abándames.
- Detailed map of the area.
- Guidance on additional activities, travel, and weekend plans.
- Seven-nights' accommodation in a single-use rural apartment with modern amenities. Daily cleaning is available for an extra €80 per week, or you can opt for a family stay.
- Santander return transfers are provided from/to the ferry port, train station, or airport, including Torrelavega train station, Llanes, or Unquera, to your accommodation. Additional pickup and drop-off options, including Bilbao ferry port or airport, are available at an extra cost. If you prefer public transport, inform us of your departure location, and we'll assist in finding the best route for you.
Itinerary
| Sat/Sunday | Pick-up, arrival and settling in at your accommodation in either a single-use rural apartment with modern amenities or a welcoming family homestay. Explore the serene surroundings and get acquainted with the beautiful landscapes of the area. |
| Monday | Enjoy a full day with four lessons and an immersive visit to a nearby cider-producing farm, plus a gentle walk on the most local path of the ancient Camino. Cider tasting and light lunch provided. |
| Tuesday | Enjoy another 4 fun lessons followed by a coastal walk on el Camino del Norte, or deep in the valleys of Picos de Europa National Park alongside the Camino Lebaniego, or Camín de los Santuarios. |
| Wednesday | Same as Tuesday. |
| Thursday | Same as Tuesday. |
| Friday | Support the conservation efforts for bearded vultures by contributing to the FCQ Foundation's initiative. Engage in a leisurely birdwatching stroll, delve into the intricate process of crafting Spain's most luxurious cheese at Vega de Ario cheesemakers, explore the Sanctuary of Covadonga, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the charming village of Cangas de Onís. Farewell drink with your course mates in the evening. |
| Saturday | Drop-off to departure point (Saturday arrivals) or enjoy a free day for those arriving on Sunday. We are happy to recommend activities in the area and help you get everything arranged. |
| Sunday | drop off (for Sunday arrivals). |
| NOTE: | In the event of individual participation for any given week, the schedule will include two individual lessons Monday to Thursday. Our courses cater for all levels of Spanish (from absolute beginners to advanced students). This course can be done for two consecutive weeks or more (course contents and walks will be different each week). |
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Price information
€1645To€1860 excluding flights
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These prices are per person including single use self-catering accommodation.
Special rates apply for 2 or more people travelling together or for 1 person staying 2 weeks or more.
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2026: 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
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Holiday information
Our top tip:
Trekking poles can be useful if you feel you’d like to climb higher mountain passes.
Trip type:
Small group holiday. Max. 6 people.
Activity level:
Leisurely. More coastal walks than mountains.
Accomm:
Local hotels selected to your taste and budget.
Solos:
Solo travellers welcome. Single rooms available.
Meals:
Not included. Lots of local cafes, restaurants and shops nearby.
Included:
Spanish course, guided walks, transport and map.
Reviews
28 Reviews of Learn Spanish and walk the Camino de Santiago, Spain
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2023 by Anahit Khatchikian
Active and unusual holiday! Be ready for an active holiday, mentally and physically stimulating. The most exciting part were the afternoon walks on the Camino De Santiago taster. Read full reviewReviewed on 07 May 2022 by Annette Wessmann
It was amazing. I definitely recommend the school and this holiday Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Oct 2021 by Stanley Muth
By the end of my course of three weeks, I felt more able to speak with others in Spanish and to understand more of what was being said. Lessons included both formal and informal expressions and the appropriate use of each Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Jun 2021 by Lydia Leong
It surpassed our expectations for this kind of learning. Read full reviewReviewed on 16 Sep 2019 by Lesley Holinshead
Loved it, and would like to return next year. I feel that I only saw the tip of the iceberg in relation to the area. Read full reviewReviewed on 19 Aug 2019 by Mandy Kee
Patient and attentive teachers made lessons interesting and fun. It was really great to be in such a small group to be able to ask questions and get the opportunity to practise. Read full reviewReviewed on 31 Oct 2018 by Mark Hindin
Great. Class time just flew by and the study was actually fun. I was a novice hiker and found the hikes to be challenging, but worth the effort. I really value the friendships I made with others participating in the program. Read full reviewReviewed on 25 Aug 2018 by Diane Norman
Great. We loved it and rated our time in Panes the best part of our month in Spain and Portugal. We even looked at the price of houses in the region! Read full reviewReviewed on 13 Aug 2018 by Chandra Kantha
It's difficult to choose a favourite (part) as all aspects were brilliant. The course was just right with the right amount of challenge, and Ana organised the transfers, accommodation and treks efficiently. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 May 2018 by Margaret Barretto
The scenery was so stunning but Jesus had selected an easy path so we could spend our time staring at the scenery as we walked. We then stopped for a beer at a very picturesque village. A great day! Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Jul 2018 by Sue Hitchner Borland
Very good. The hiking side of it was a terrific complement to the classes. Read full reviewReviewed on 21 Oct 2017 by Ann Almeida
Spanish Lessons and some wonderful walks in the Picos de Europa was very memorable. Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Sep 2017 by Anne Kavanagh
Learning and practising speaking spanish in the village was the highlight. Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Sep 2017 by Jayne Quinn
The walk and talk team, the other students as well as the beauty of the area and the good. Our accommodation was great. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Aug 2017 by Sue Wickenden
The lessons were excellent, clear and very absorbing. The time flew by! The walking was varied and the countryside and mountains are beautiful. Panes is a lovely little town with some good restaurants and bars. Read full reviewReviewed on 13 Aug 2017 by Lorna Rouse
Beautiful hikes on the Asturias coastline and meeting great people was the highlight. Read full reviewReviewed on 25 Jun 2017 by Bill Merry
Excellent...most memorable was the afternoon post lesson walks led by a teacher helping us to converse in Spanish throughout. Also the excellent teaching in a very pleasant atmosphere. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Jun 2017 by David Williams
The friendliness of and welcome from the course organisers/teachers and the guided walks in the Picos National Park was the most memorable. Read full reviewReviewed on 22 May 2017 by David Sawyer
Excellent; a lovely place, useful lessons and lovely walks. Read full reviewReviewed on 27 Aug 2017 by Zelinda Bafile
Great Spanish classes & lots of good walks & meeting wonderful people in a lovely part of Spain. Great. Suggest a quick reception on the Sunday night to meet other guests before classes start. Read full reviewReviewed on 28 Apr 2017 by Tina Cook
The whole holiday was absolutely spot on. The teaching at the school was excellent. We had one main teacher (although he was not the only one) and he really cued in not only to our level of Spanish (nil in my case) but what we needed and the way we learned best. Read full reviewReviewed on 20 Apr 2017 by Carolyn Shaw
Everything was very enjoyable and I could not single out one thing. The Spanish lessons were very successful and so was the walking. We all very much liked the three teachers at the school. I felt that I learned a great deal of Spanish and had plenty of opportunity to practise. Read full reviewReviewed on 14 Nov 2016 by Rosie Pennie
The most memorable parts were the stunning views and unspoilt peace of the Picos de Europa. It was an amazing experience. I went with my 15 year old son in order to practise Spanish for his GCSE exam. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Aug 2016 by Rafe Suvarna
The combination of language learning and outdoor activities was just what I was looking for. I would say that this holiday completely lived up to expectation. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Mar 2016 by Paula Rutherford
The entire week was good fun and well organised. I was a complete beginner in Spanish and was surprised at how much ground we managed to cover. The teachers and walking guide were all very friendly and accommodating. Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Aug 2015 by Christine Riley
I had a great time in ways I didn't expect. The area is stunning and I loved the local food. Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Aug 2015 by Cynthia Krom
This was fantastic, and I would do it again tomorrow if I could! Read full reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
We are serious about maintaining the natural beauty of the region and take steps to ensure that the environmental impacts of our activities are kept to a minimum.In order to reduce vehicular traffic in the area, we recommend to use public transport to get here where possible. If not, we prefer to pick up all visitors from the airports, ferries and train stations that service the area.
As a way on encouraging flight-free travel, we offer a 5% discount on the price of our course to those who use a ferry or train to get here.
We promote local environmental projects and initiatives, and use these as a point of interest in our walks. This improves knowledge, awareness and allows a positive transfer of ideas.
We take litter home with us (whether it’s ours or not).
We walk responsibly, minimising soil erosion and disruption to animals. We use lesser known routes to halt over exploitation and damage.
We are knowledgeable about the environment we live in and its rich history. One of our passions is supporting people who respect their environment by taking an active interest and helping out with work when things are busy, for example at our friends traditional farm.
People
We want our business to have a socially positive impact locally and beyond. We visit local businesses and promote traditional practices that do not abuse the environment.We take an active interest in other local businesses, for example helping out when things are busy at one of our neighbour’s traditional farms. We organize cinema nights at the school for the locals, as well as conversation exchange opportunities (such our "Menage a three" nights where Spanish, English and French are spoken over a glass of wine). We also work with local projects to promote sustainable development.
One of the great things about the area is that everybody helps each other when needed and money is never mentioned. We really like this and support these values. We treat the traditional ways of life and the local people with respect. We make a point of showing these to our groups as a way of promoting the area and creating interesting points of discussion.
We use a local taxi minibus service for our trips to the National Park, allowing us to be dropped off and picked up in different locations. This also minimises pollution and creates employment locally.
The Picos have some very old and traditional villages high in the mountains, these often have combined bar/shops which we use whenever we visit, helping keep them alive for the local people. This is really important as many of these villages are remote and inaccessible during winter.
We use local produce and workforce whenever possible.
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