Top Trip! Picos de Europa Level 5 The family run hotel was perfectly located, clean, welcoming and personal service from the wonderful staff. The food was great, so much on offer too. Couldn’t be faulted. Leave your book behind as the days are exhilaratingly long! The hiking was very varied, I went in July ‘24 and the flowers in the meadows and along all routes were stunning. Tomas was our wonderful local guide, we were with him during his first year. This made no odds as he knew the location so well. Every view looked down on a village of one relative or another! Try the local blue cheese , it’s delicious and the hotel stocks the award winning product produced by Tomás’ mum.
There's a lot packed in to the limited time. Each of the four countries has a different flavor. Each has a unique history, albeit with some commonalities. A fascinating introduction to geography and history.
A thoroughly enjoyable, very varied and interesting holiday including the cities, countryside and seaside and an insight into the life and history of the people, a joy to see them flourishing in the freedom of independence.