Spanish Steps Camino Tours

01/23/2025

Had to share this heartwarming comment from one of our lovely pilgrims:

01/18/2025

Yoga & Hiking holidays with Spanish Steps in Spain. We’re looking forward to welcoming you at our cozy mountain hotel in Asturias. Nos vemos en junio. www.spanishsteps.com

01/18/2025

This is an older article but still so true.

https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-04-12/how-hiking-changes-our-brains-and-makes-us-better-travelers?mbid=social_facebook&utm_social-type=owned&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_brand=cnt&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3gr3gwuaPDxzKlVa0auDIa0E7QwUCnNgUxAI7pSEyWAnUxm6yzjBGNnF0_aem_THj_CHZHPn_yBgA8byCHDQ

Life isn't a walk in the park, but according to a handful of recent studies, hiking may make it at least a little easier.

01/08/2025

🌊 Northern Coast Adventures on the Camino de Santiago 🌊 - https://mailchi.mp/spanishsteps/northern-coast-adventures-on-the-camino-de-santiago

12/29/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/1A9rCn3jzS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

15 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Spain

1. Spain has the second-largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, with over 40, including the Alhambra, Sagrada Família, and the historic city of Toledo.
2. The Spanish language, also known as Castilian, is the second most spoken native language globally, with more than 460 million speakers.
3. Spain is home to the oldest restaurant in the world still in operation, Restaurante Botín in Madrid, established in 1725.
4. The Tomatina Festival in Buñol, where participants throw tomatoes at each other, is one of Spain's most unusual and celebrated traditions.
5. Flamenco, an iconic Spanish art form, combines singing, dancing, and guitar playing, with its roots in Andalusia and Roma (Gypsy) culture.
6. Spain produces more than half of the world’s olive oil, making it the largest producer globally, particularly from the Andalusian region.
7. The Pyrenees Mountains in Spain are home to the endangered Iberian lynx, one of the rarest wild cats in the world.
8. The Spanish siesta, a short afternoon nap, has been a long-standing cultural tradition, though it’s less common in urban areas today.
9. Spain was the first European country to build a true high-speed rail system, connecting Madrid and Seville in 1992.
10. The Running of the Bulls, part of the San Fermín Festival in Pamplona, dates back to the 14th century and attracts thousands of thrill-seekers annually.
11. The Canary Islands, part of Spain, are geographically located off the coast of Africa and are famous for their volcanic landscapes.
12. Spain’s gastronomy is celebrated for dishes like paella, tapas, churros, and jamón ibérico, with every region offering unique culinary traditions.
13. The modern novel is said to have originated in Spain with Miguel de Cervantes’ "Don Quixote," published in 1605.
14. Spain boasts over 8,000 kilometers (4,970 miles) of coastline, offering diverse beaches from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.
15. The Sagrada Família in Barcelona, a masterpiece by architect Antoni Gaudí, has been under construction since 1882 and is anticipated to be completed in the 2030s.

12/25/2024

Our 14-day, 250 kilometer trek along the Camino in France from Le Puy to Figeac is almost full. If you’re hoping to join us this May, let us know soon.
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12/24/2024

12/24/2024

Untitled - https://mailchi.mp/spanishsteps/warm-holiday-wishes-from-spanish-steps

12/20/2024

Epic Italy / 22-days Via Francigena! 🚶‍♂️ - https://mailchi.mp/spanishsteps/epic-italy-22-days-via-francigena
NEW DATES ADDED! Join Spanish Steps in 2025 for the Jubilee!

12/17/2024

ASTURIAS SPAIN - https://mailchi.mp/spanishsteps/yoga-art-language-immersion-asturias-spain
Reset your senses & rejoice in Spain with one of our small group Spanish Steps' retreats & workshops at our very own boutique hotel located within a stunning national park in Asturias.
Check out the birthplace and stomping grounds of Chef Jose Andrés who proudly showcased Asturias with Anthony Bourdain in Parts Unknown. Don't miss this unique opportunity of exploring a beautiful region of Spain, away from the typical tourist traps. Write me at [email protected]

12/15/2024

12/09/2024

https://www.fundacionjacobea.org/en/santiago-of-compostela/santiago-the-porch-of-platerias-of-the-cathedral/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR33nDfWR2fH5bwO-gpk8wFkY4dVOyboqepPGAUfVgKS4D5nI6XgV9WK1Tw_aem_i7dReK5GO4YdK5_8_Bfjnw

In the days of its archbishops Diego Peláez (1070-1088) and Diego Gelmírez (1070? -1140), the Romanesque basilica of Santiago was conceived- and conceived as a whole, as a perfectly interlocking structure where nothing was left to chance. Its architecture and sculpted covers followed a very specif...

12/03/2024

Step Into History with Spanish Steps of Aspen,Colorado.
April 5-12,2025 departure.
Sign up before January 1 for the discount. [email protected]

https://mailchi.mp/spanishsteps/tremendous-tuesday-special-the-original-camino-awaits

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11/21/2024

🎉 Jet Off to Jubilee Joy in 2025! - https://mailchi.mp/spanishsteps/jet-off-to-jubilee-joy-in-2025

11/15/2024

Our most amazing group of pilgrims on a 35 day journey across the Iberian peninsula. Buen Camino to all you brave souls.