Bespoke Journeys in Northern Spain
Where Mountains Rise from the Sea and Tradition Shapes Every Step
This is Northern Spain at its most elemental.
Where cliffs rise sharply from the Atlantic, where mountain villages remain suspended in time, and where tradition continues not as performance, but as life itself.
From contemporary art and creative cities to cider houses, coastal paths and alpine sanctuaries, this journey moves through the landscapes and traditions that define the Cantabrian world, a region shaped equally by nature, resilience and cultural depth.
Here, adventure is not only found in movement, but in connection, with land, people and story.
When
April, May, August, September
Price
From €7,000pp excl. flights (based on 2 ppl sharing)
How long
9 nights
Bizkaia
Where Art Becomes Identity
Your journey begins in a city transformed by creativity. Inside one of Europe’s most celebrated museums, architecture, light and contemporary art engage in quiet dialogue, revealing how vision and imagination reshaped an entire cultural landscape.
Later, creativity becomes personal. Guided by a Basque chef, you step into the role of creator, crafting pintxos inspired by local ingredients and artistic expression. Overlooking the river, this becomes more than a meal, it becomes a reflection of place, innovation and cultural pride.
Where Tradition Flows from the Barrel
Beyond the city, green hills and quiet valleys reveal one of the Basque Country’s most enduring traditions. Inside a traditional cider house, large wooden barrels hold more than cider, they hold centuries of shared ritual.
As cider flows directly from the cask, you experience the txotx tradition firsthand: a gathering defined by community, flavour and generosity.
Here, food, drink and culture exist as one, simple, honest and deeply rooted.
Where Land and Ocean Converge
At low tide, a narrow natural path emerges, connecting land and island in a fleeting moment shaped by the rhythm of the sea. Crossing this path, guided by a naturalist, you enter a landscape shaped by wind, water and time.
The day continues along coastal paths where fishing villages reveal traditions still practiced today. Conversations with local fishermen offer rare insight into lives shaped by tide and patience.
As evening approaches, the lighthouse becomes a place of reflection, where the sea and sky meet in an endless horizon.
Bizkaia
Cantabria
Asturias
Cantabria
Where Stone and Sea Endure Together
Ancient churches, medieval towers and working harbours reveal a coastline shaped by centuries of maritime life. Walking through historic streets, the relationship between architecture and ocean becomes unmistakable.
Lunch arrives beside the water, where exceptional seafood reflects both tradition and place, flavours defined by clarity and simplicity.
Here, heritage is not preserved, it continues.
Where the Coast Shapes Culture
Returning to the sea, coastal paths unfold along dramatic cliffs and hidden coves. Walking at a natural pace, the Atlantic becomes a constant companion.
Later, in a private kitchen, you discover the culinary traditions shaped by this coastline. Preparing and sharing regional dishes alongside a local chef becomes an act of cultural connection.
Food here tells the story of land and sea.
Bizkaia
Cantabria
Asturias
Asturias
Where Mountains Hold Their Secrets
The landscape rises dramatically into the Picos de Europa. Walking toward isolated mountain villages, the world feels quieter, older, and more elemental.
Stone houses, open pastures and vast horizons create a sense of distance from modern life. A private picnic overlooking deep valleys becomes not just a meal, but a moment of stillness.
This is the Cantabrian interior, raw, authentic and deeply grounding.
Where Faith and Landscape Become One
Glacial lakes reflect open skies beneath towering limestone peaks. Walking through alpine meadows, guided by those who know the terrain intimately, stories emerge, of faith, survival and identity.
Nearby sanctuaries reveal the spiritual heart of the region, places where landscape and belief remain inseparable.
Here, silence becomes part of the experience.
Farewell
Departure arrives gently.
The mountains remain. The sea continues its endless rhythm.
And Northern Spain stays with you, not as memory alone, but as something deeply felt.
Bizkaia
Cantabria
Asturias
Make It Yours
Each Northern Spain Travel journey is individually designed.
We can deepen adventure experiences, introduce private cultural encounters, or refine the pace to match your rhythm.
This is the Cantabrian world, experienced through movement, story and connection.
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