995 Spain holiday reviews
Excellent attention to detail and all the transfer arrangements, nothing was too much trouble. Everyone's comfort and enjoyment was uppermost. (more)Chris Lloyd
Amazing experience- This was my first solo holiday and I felt totally safe, totally cared for and the level of interaction with others was just right. I will go again and would encourage you to give it a go. (more)Janet E Dodson
Nicole is a fantastic teacher, each practice was carefully thought out and aimed perfectly for the group. The food at the hotel was excellent and all mealtimes were very relaxing and informal, mostly spent chatting with our fellow travellers.
(more)Jane Barr
For sure a 10. The teachers and the students and the guides were all amazing. (more)Marjorie Scherkenbach
The lessons were brilliant and judged just right for my ability; the walks in Los Picos were beautiful; everyone was very friendly and welcoming; the ecological walk was fantastic… Excellent! (more)Linda Ewers
5***** (more)Daijie Huang
Memorable parts?
The hiking.... climbing Aitana.
Tips?
Bring comfortable walking boots and good blister plasters... comfortable walking socks. Warmer clothes than you expect. Ear plugs and plug in mosquito repellent. WiFi is bad so bring entertainment or use data roaming.
Local benefits?
It was good to stay in a local independent hotel and have local guides. We stayed in one place so not too much traveling was required.
Overall rating?
Excellent. (more)Katy Mead
Excellent. Well organised. Memorable. (more)Anna Graham
Arriving in the square of the cathedral in Santiago, the achievement, tasting different wines of the region (more)PATRICK DONOHOE
I enjoyed the camaraderie of the group and the other Camino walkers. Our leader, David, was absolutely wonderful. He was always cheerful and funny while also being professional and organized.... (more)Eve Endicott
I had a great time. Got pretty lucky with the group and the guide and the weather… the varied scenery itself is stunning and that’s the main point for me! Northern Spain / Basque Country is a fantastic area to visit and I got by as a Vegan pretty easily. (more)Sarah harmer
4 star (more)Petra Hertogs
Excellent - surpassed my expectations in every way. I managed to complete all the walks despite being the oldest in the group. Lovely, friendly companions
and a comfortable hotel, with staff that went out of their way to help. And the food was amazingly good and imaginative (more)Mary Colin
Summiting the mountains & seeing the beautiful views & wildlife was the most memorable part of our holiday. (more)Nicola HUBBARD
Very good - we learned a lot about the local environment, culture and cuisine; the walks were varied and interesting, and having two centres (hotel and monastery) added an extra dimension. (more)Sheila Scott
Discovering that Mallorca is far more than a package holiday destination. Stunning scenery in the mountains along the coast and friendly people. (more)Cherry Shelton-Mills
The holiday was excellent to try new experiences in a lovely environment with great staff with good knowledge. (more)Anita Rattan
Amazing. I would heartily recommend the operator. Julie & the whole team were amazing and could not do enough to make sure everyone on the retreat got what they were looking for from the experience. I would love to do it every year and hope to make a return trip soon! (more)Catherine Beswick
There’s more to it than just the exercises it’s the whole programme of healthy food and being able to get extra treatments to add on if you wanted. Excellent. (more)Susie Barrett
It was an amazing holiday. Everything was very organized and super clean. The cooking lessons were educational and gave us a lot of tools. (more)Tomer Shitrit
It was the best, down to the farmhouse, food, cooking lessons, hikes, location, tour guide (Alberto) and especially the hosts Simon and Lucy. Let me not forget the wonderful dog Moesha. Definitely would recommend this holiday and looking forward to returning. Thank you for a fantastic vacation! (more)Sylvana Pietromonaco
A wonderful week, cooking and walking in a beautiful area with fantastic hosts, who worked non stop providing for everyone’s needs. The itinerary was very well organised and thought out - a great mix of walks and visits to interesting places and activities... (more)Catherine Alderson
Extremely well organised, excellent information provided, beautiful
accommodation and food, friendly staff at the Cortijo Rosario. Very knowledgeable and personable guide. (more)Elaine Kerrell
Excellent- thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend! (more)Pam Park
The most memorable part of the holiday was the wonderful walks and great leader (more)Jenny Chapman
Really lovely. Great range of activities to choose from. The guides of the activities are all personally appointed by Des and Ilaria and are so fun and friendly that they make the activities really memorable. (more)Alison Paine
We had a fabulous time - a lovely balance of relaxation and activity. Derek and Ilaria take such good care of you! (more)Polly Crowther
Superb - highly recommend it! 5/5...The location of El Geco Verde - it’s absolutely stunning and the views are incredible. (more)Emma Clark
Memorable parts?
Everything: beautiful walks in the mountains, excellent hotel, food, guide,
company and final city day in Granada.
Tips?
Please read the itinerary and be fit to do 10-18 km + 800 m ascent per day.
Book the Alhambra well in advance, it’s not included due to museum requirement of personal tickets.
Local benefits?
Yes, the local hotel and restaurants. Maybe we could do more such as supporting a local organisation?
Overall rating?
Very happy you ... (more)Umut Heilborn
If you want to improve your Spanish and soak yourself in Spanish culture, this is the ideal place to go. (more)Finola McGrath
The city of Granada with its historic sights and mixed culture, the beauty of the Sierra Nevada national parks, and the quality of the language school (escueala Montalban). (more)Maria
AMAZING, would have loved to stay longer and will try my best to return as soon as I can! (more)Anna
Very enjoyable, nice mix of people and the teachers are very talented. (more)Sandra Harvey
I really enjoyed the classes, they were interesting and varied and tailored to our needs. The tutors were brilliant. I learned a lot. (more)Andrew Edwards
This was an amazing holiday for the whole family. Nuria and Nick couldn't have done more to ensure we had the best time, they were incredibly kind and helpful. (more)Caroline Dalrymple-Smith
It was all-round an outstanding experience. The hiking, cycling and rafting were great, our hosts fantastic, and the company of the other families in the group excellent. We all had a fantastic time getting to know each other while we hiked, cycled, swam and played in the Pyrenees. (more)Sacha Wellborn
Antoine, our guide, was fantastic. (more)Rob Bigge
The best holiday I have ever taken! (more)Ros Wright
Excellent. Quite unusual to have a famous author as our walking guide. Casa Ana is a wonderful place. Totally peaceful, friendly and beautifully designed with it's courtyard garden, reading room and bedrooms overlooking the valley and the mountains. (more)Lucian Phipps
10/10. (more)Lynne Morris
Memorable parts?
Great Host at small hotels and terrific gravel sections… some quite challenging and a lot of variety in terrain
Tips?
Because of the varied terrain the routes may take a bit longer to ride, but there are many places that almost demand you stop and take pictures or just soak in the
ambience
Local benefits?
Yes .. perhaps with the exception of the Spa near epuries which was a bit over the top
…
Overall rating?
Terrific (more)Margaret Cowtan
The beauty of the Costa Brava was over the top fabulous!... Excellent. (more)GayleAnn Gourwitz
Excellent walks. Lovely mix of accommodations. Beautiful weather... A fantastic experience. Mark and Shelly are lovely people. (more)Nick Wake
We are well-traveled and have done other (self-guided) walks in Europe. This rates as one of our all-time best experiences. (more)Rudy Barton
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this holiday. We were based in a lovely hotel on the edge of a beautiful town. There was a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere and it was easy to come on this holiday without knowing anyone else. (more)Rebecca Hilton
Great holiday plenty to do and great Yoga and Pilates teachers. (more)Alice Nugent
It would be hard to pick just one aspect - great organization, location, hotel, instructors, group - it was just perfect! Nicole and Gary are great hosts... Sustainability was high on their agenda. (more)Karen Deacon-smith