Description
We will make the most of the Easter holidays to explore one of the most spectacular regions of northern Spain in five days. The trip takes place from 24 to 28 March, and thanks to Good Friday and the Easter holidays, you will need to take only 2 working days off.
We will stay at the comfortable AC Hotel Oviedo Forum, which will be our base for all four nights. Every day, we will travel by rented minibus in a different direction – to the Picos de Europa mountains, the Lakes of Covadonga, Somiedo Natural Park and the Atlantic coast.
Our hikes will take us along the famous Ruta del Cares, past mountain lakes and traditional shepherd settlements, while on the coast we will discover dramatic cliffs, secluded beaches and the picturesque fishing village of Cudillero.
We will fly to Asturias and back on direct flights from Riga, allowing us to enjoy five days of adventure without any connecting flights.
Late March is springtime in Asturias, but the weather on the Atlantic coast and in the mountains can be very changeable.
On the coast and in Oviedo, the weather can be pleasantly spring-like, while wind, rain, fog and patches of snow are possible at higher elevations in the Picos de Europa and Somiedo. For this reason, the itinerary will remain flexible and individual hikes will be adjusted according to the actual weather conditions.
You will need waterproof clothing, hiking shoes with good grip and several layers of clothing.
We will spend all 4 nights at the AC Hotel Oviedo Forum in central Oviedo.
We will stay in twin rooms. Staying at the same hotel throughout the trip means that our main luggage can remain at the hotel each day, and we will only need to carry a small daypack on the hikes.
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
Breakfast at the hotel. On hiking days, we will take some lunches with us as picnics, while on other days we will have lunch in local villages and towns.
In the evenings, we will have the opportunity to explore Oviedo’s restaurants and Asturian cuisine.
Throughout the trip, we will have a rented minibus at our disposal, which we will use to travel from Oviedo to the starting points of our hikes each day.
In some protected areas, we will also use local shuttle buses.
We will travel in a small group of 8 people. The small group size allows us to move more flexibly, adapt the itinerary to the weather more quickly and maintain a friendly, relaxed atmosphere during the hikes.
- hiking shoes with good grip;
- waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers;
- warm layer, hat and gloves;
- small daypack;
- water bottle – at least 1.5 l;
- sunglasses;
- hiking poles – optional;
- comfortable everyday clothing and footwear for evenings in Oviedo and the flights.
- flights Riga – Asturias – Riga;
- checked baggage;
- 4 nights in a 4* hotel in Oviedo;
- breakfast at the hotel;
- minibus rental during the trip;
- fuel and parking;
- planned hiking routes;
- trip organisation and tour leadership.
- lunches, dinners and snacks;
- personal expenses;
- travel insurance.
I recommend purchasing travel insurance from Swedbank or another trusted insurance company immediately after booking the trip, to protect yourself against unexpected expenses both if you are unable to travel and in situations that may arise during the trip.
