Northern Spain's Best Active Experiences

2024-07-21

Which Activities Should I Choose in Northern Spain?

Northern Spain offers a range of world-class activities. Below, we have compiled a list of activities that we believe should be included in your multi-adventure trip to Northern Spain.

Finding the right place and the right provider or guide can be a jungle. Spain is More specializes in offering tailored experiences in Spain, including active multi-adventure trips in Northern Spain. We can help arrange the exact activity or activities that match your skill levels, from beginners to more experienced adventurers. We collaborate with the best providers and guides in the region and can provide all necessary equipment, as well as experienced guides who ensure a safe and unforgettable experience.

Whether you are looking for a gentle introduction or a more challenging adventure, Spain is More can help create an experience that perfectly matches your level, time, and vacation plans.

Are you ready to experience the magic of Northern Spain? Follow our blog and let us take you on a journey through some of the most exciting and unique activities this fantastic region has to offer. Our expert guidance and carefully selected partners ensure that you get the best out of your active holiday – without the hassle of finding the hidden gems on your own. Let us make your next adventure holiday something truly special!

 

Canyoning in Northern Spain

(Cantabria, Basque Country, Asturias, and Aragon)

Northern Spain offers some of the best conditions in the world for canyoning, or barranquismo, as it’s known in Spanish – for all levels. Typically from around 8 years old. It’s the ideal experience for those who love outdoor activities that go beyond a usual hike and who want to test their limits under the expert guidance of our skilled guides.

What is Barrancos or Barranquismo?

Imagine a natural playground or a water park shaped by nature. Typically, you move through a stream, a tributary if you will, down a mountainside before the stream meets the main river. Natural slides, rappelling, jumps, swimming, or just hiking through the stream collectively make up the concept of 'barranco'.

There are gorges in Northern Spain for every level. We know fantastic places where both adventurous children from 8-10 years old and agile adults will have a few hours together that will be a highlight of your trip.

We know fantastic places where both adventurous children from 8-10 years old and agile adults will have a few hours together that will be a highlight of your trip.

Our guides ensure you have the best equipment and expert guidance all the way down the river. You will be equipped with a helmet, wetsuit, and harness for rappelling, etc. You only need to bring swimwear and hiking or athletic shoes that can get wet. They also take pictures of the experience, which you receive for free after the activity.

If you want to spice up your trip with an extraordinary experience, we highly recommend 'barrancos' with Spain is More.

 

Surfing in Northern Spain

(Basque Country and Cantabria)

Surfing is huge in many places in Northern Spain, where we can offer some of the best surfing conditions in the world. Surfing is for everyone, regardless of age. Maybe you've seen videos of surfers doing 'tube-rides' under several-meter-high waves in Hawaii. It doesn't have to be that extreme, but you have to start somewhere! Surfers from all over the world come to Northern Spain to surf and to be part of the unique surf community.

Anyone can join, as long as you have the courage. You can usually touch the bottom where the beginner training takes place, and your skilled instructor will do everything to ensure you experience the thrill of riding your first wave to the shore. A course can vary from a few hours to several days with 2-3 hours of surfing per day. If you're already skilled, it's also possible to rent equipment.

The choice of beach depends on your level. Some beaches have ideal conditions for beginners, while others are for more advanced to truly expert surfers. We have complete knowledge at Spain is More and can find the perfect spot that suits your level.

The beach and conditions must provide the right experience for the course to be a success. Several beaches have areas sheltered by cliffs, or the currents make the beach almost always suitable for surfing, regardless of the weather. Another important criterion for us when choosing partners is that they are skilled and sympathetic instructors with proper equipment. It also doesn't hurt if the town and atmosphere invite a holiday vibe when you're done battling the board and waves. Several northern Spanish towns are real 'surf towns' that offer a unique environment.

Book your surfing experience with Spain is More and discover the fantastic surf culture in Northern Spain!

 

Cave Exploration (Speleology)

(Castile and León, Cantabria)

Northern Spain, filled with underground caves, offers a magical experience in cave exploration. The activity varies in difficulty, from easy and scenic to more adrenaline-pumping adventures. Imagine being equipped with a wetsuit, helmet, and rappelling gear, guided by experts through an ordinary stalactite cave, and then veering off the beaten path into unlit areas. The experience in these caves, featuring underground rivers and stunning galleries, is unforgettable and perfect for adventurers seeking something extra.

 

Via Ferrata in Northern Spain

(Castile and León, Cantabria, Aragon)

After emerging from the caves, Northern Spain boasts some of the best Via Ferrata routes in Europe. A Via Ferrata is a climbing route equipped with steel cables, steps, bridges, and other fixed elements to facilitate the ascent and improve the safety of climbers. These routes, located in beautiful settings, offer fantastic experiences for those who are not afraid of heights.

 

Canoeing/Kayaking

(Asturias, Basque Country, Galicia)

Enjoy peaceful canoe rides through mountain valleys, where the river flows calmly between cliffs and peaks, or through sea fjords, passing idyllic villages. In Northern Spain, there are numerous options for trips that last from a few hours to several days. Typically, you are transported upstream for your return trip to the starting point.

Remember, Spain is More offers a popular multi-day kayak tour through the fjords of Galicia.

 

Hiking and Walking Holidays

Hiking holidays have never been more popular. Northern Spain, home to the famous Camino and other breathtaking mountains like Picos de Europa and the Pyrenees, offers ideal conditions for hiking over several days.

Spain is More has been organizing Camino trips since 2009 but also offers other hiking experiences in this diverse region.

 

Mountain Climbing in Northern Spain

(Castile and León, Cantabria, Aragon)

Mountain climbing in Northern Spain can be an ultimate extreme adventure but is accessible at all levels. The key is finding the right mountains and the best guides with proper equipment. There are many excellent opportunities in different parts of Northern Spain for this exhilarating activity.

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