Spain
Green Spain
Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia
About Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia
Perhaps you’ve heard of the Camino de Santiago and the Way of St. James, but are you familiar with the Camino’s Northern Route? Welcome to Green Spain. For those who love food, wine, and nature, we offer an alternative way to enjoy the Camino de Santiago, while taking in all that this lush region has to offer.
Savor your way across northern Spain, enjoying the local cuisines of the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia along the coast of The Cantabrian Sea. Take in the spectacular views of the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Picos de Europa mountains, or the Playa De Las Catedrales along the Cantabrian coast. Ultreia!
About Basque Country
If you’re a foodie, this is the place for you.
The perfect combination of world-class cuisine, pintxos, sidre houses, and fresh Txakoli complemented by the avant-garde architecture of the Guggenheim and sculptures by Eduardo Chillida.
About Cantabria
This northern province of Spain is rich not only in its gastronomy offerings, but it is also famous for the Altamira World Heritage prehistoric cave as well as Gaudí’s “Capricho” in Comillas.
Start your journey in the capital of Santander and visit the costal towns of Laredo, Santillan del Mar, Castro Urdiales, and San Vicente de la Barquer, before heading inland along the Camino de Liebana to Potes.
About Asturias
Discover the perfect combination of nature, culture, and gastronomy in Asturias.
The wine region of Cangas produces light, fresh wines or if you prefer, try the local sidre. Oviedo’s airport makes it easy to arrive and visit towns such as Gijon, Ribadesella, Luarca, and Cudillero, or head inland to visit the spectacular Picos de Europa and the picturesque town of Covadonga.
About Galicia
Welcome to Spain’s lush green landscape and the land of Celtic culture. Located in the Northwest of Spain, the capital is Santiago de Comopostela, which is the final destination of the Way of St. James pilgrimage route.
If you love seafood and wine, lush mountains, spectacular cliffs like “los Catedrales” in Lugo, a journey to this hidden jewel is worth the trip. You will start by arriving via air in Vigo or Santiago de Compostela, and from there, we’ll open your eyes to a very different side of Spain.
*This region is also accessible by way of Portugal. Combine your visit to Green Spain with a stop in Porto, Portugal, less than a 2-hour drive from Vigo (Pontevedra).
About Bierzo
This wine region is home to the local varietal Mencia, and the vineyards lie along the Camino de Santiago.
Making it an easy place to visit wineries and savor the local dishes such as Cecina (cured beef) and Botillo.
