Our Picos de Europa holidays & tours
Many limestone massifs in Europe are crawling with walkers but in the Picos de Europa, not so much. This mountain range: small in area but high in altitude, delivers high density scenery and low density human population. Instead, bearded vultures soar above isolated valleys, and views soar as far as the eye can see. Our Picos de Europa holidays aim to benefit this region of Northern Spain, as well as giving you a good time. Nature tourism can be an important source of income for small mountain communities here who have left farming behind. By coming for a centre based walking holiday where there’s local food on the table and a local guide to lead you, you can contribute to this beautiful area.
Our top Picos de Europa holidays
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
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€1645 to €1860
7 days
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Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
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Trekking holiday in the Picos de Europa
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£1095 to £1415
8 days
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A 7 day trekking adventure in beautiful high mountain scenery
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Photography holiday in Picos de Europa, Spain
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£3150 to £3400
10 days
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Photograph North Spain's stunning mountains & wild coastline
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Northern Spain self drive holiday
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€1150 to €1490
8 days
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Northern Spain’s best places in a 8 days self-drive tour
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Picos mountains walking holiday in Spain
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£1075 to £1745
8 days
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Spectacular range of limestone peaks, ridges and valleys
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Picos de Europa self guided walking holiday, Spain
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€695
8 days
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Walk across the stunning Picos De Europa
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Learn Spanish & yoga in the Picos de Europa, Spain
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€1645 to €1860
7 days
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Spanish & Pilates + Yoga in stunning green Spain
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Walking in the Picos de Europa holiday
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£595 to £585
8 days
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Explore the Picos de Europa on a self guided walking holiday
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Picos de Europa hiking holiday, Spain
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€990 to €1490
9 days
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Enjoy hiking in the Picos de Europa + the lush Green Coast
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PICOS DE EUROPA MAP & HIGHLIGHTS
Caught between two classic Camino de Santiago routes: the more popular Camino Francés to the south, and the Camino del Norte, running parallel along the north coast, the Picos de Europa is a section of the Cantabrian mountain range that stretches across the regions of Asturias, Cantabria and Castile and León. The highest point, Torre de Cerredo (2,650m), is one of several dominating peaks and taking the cable car from Fuente Dé, about 20km west of Potes, makes short shrift of the ascent en route to some fabulously rugged, high elevation hikes. The 13km Ruta del Cares gorge path is an equally exciting option with the funicular railway down to Puente Poncebos making for a great precursor at the start of Cares Gorge.
Camino de Santiago
1. Camino de Santiago
The Camino Francés and the Camino del Norte (Northern Way) extend from France to the shrine of St James in the UNESCO city of Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain. Connections to both routes lead directly through the Picos de Europa with the Camino Vadiniense, especially, exemplifying the dynamism of the region where solace and spirituality is sought in several guises.
Fuente de cable car
2. Fuente de cable car
Although the ascent from Fuente Dé (762m) to the top station (1,830m) takes just a few minutes, the views on the way up are simply staggering. Once you’ve disembarked you'll discover well posted and straightforward trails leading to Torre de Horcados Rojos, Pico Tesorero and Peña Vieja as well as a walking route back down to the base station. Top tip: Arrive around 9am to avoid queues.
Garganta del Cares
3. Garganta del Cares
High above the River Cares, carved into the limestone rockface, there’s an old maintenance route that once offered access to the hydro-electric power plant. This 15km path is now used by walkers heading from Poncebos to Cain and winds with the river through rock tunnels and over ridge tops some 300m above the floor below. Keep an eye out for goats, vultures and weekend crowds.
Panes
4. Panes
Situated right at the foot of the mountains, Panes is one of those tucked away villages that time forgot, where you’ll still get friendly nods from hospitable local people and any attempt to speak Spanish will be met with enthusiasm – although don’t expect an English reply. A charming gateway to the mountains oozing authenticity and promising a warm welcome after a good day spent outdoors.
Potes
5. Potes
Potes more than lives up to expectations with surrounding valleys covered in walnut trees and flowering poplars as the River Quiviesa idles under 13th century bridges en route to the Atlantic. The complex of medieval alleyways in the Old Town add to the Sunday morning ambience with the cubic Torre del Infantado always popular alongside chances to tuck into a bowl of cocido lebaniego (chickpea broth).
Sotres
6. Sotres
Access to the Euro GR footpath network is just one of the reasons to be tempted by Sotres and the bowl-like setting makes for a fantastic early morning ascent over ancient mule tracks and alpine pastures dominated by the Central Massif and views over the Rio Duje Valley. No hike out of Sotres is complete without squirrelling away a hunk of bread and slab of queso de Cabrales for the journey.
Our Picos de Europa holidays reviews
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Kathy Stav08 Oct 2025
The trip was wonderful. Everything was memorable, thanks to a great team.
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Joanna Woodall22 Sep 2025
Unforgettable, challenging in a good way, enriching. I felt like a human being rather than just another tourist - a difficult feat. I want to go back.read more
Teri Duffy18 Sep 2025
So many memories. The walks in the mountains with Fernando, am expert in local wildlife, visiting Julian’s smallholding and his cider and fantastic home produced food, Ana’s superb lessons and practicing with local people in the town, the local
fiestas……read more
Catherine Gaines15 Sep 2025
Spanish lessons were fun and well thought outread more
