Self Guided Walking Holidays Tours & Trips in Northern Spain

Walk the historic Camino de Santiago independently over 7 days, starting in Lugo with its UNESCO-protected Roman walls and thermal baths. You'll trek 26.5 km to A Ponte de Ferreira along flat country paths, then continue 20 km through forested trails to Melide, the geographic heart of Galicia. In Melide you can taste authentic pulpo a la gallega before joining the French Way. The self-guided journey includes detailed route maps, luggage transfers between accommodations, and a Galician cheese tasting in Santiago de Compostela upon reaching the cathedral.

This self-guided walking holiday takes you through Northern Spain's most sacred pilgrim path, beginning in Sarria and ending at Santiago de Compostela's towering cathedral spires after 8 days of trekking. Your route crosses from Lugo into A Coruña province via Campo dos Romeiros.

This self-guided walking trip through Northern Spain takes you along the Camino Primitivo's most scenic and challenging terrain, including the steep climb to Alto de Fresno sanctuary and the Puerto del Palo summit at over 700 meters. You'll walk through the peaceful Narcea and Nonaya River valleys, cross the Navia River at the Salime Reservoir, and pass through the 14th-century fortress town of Castroverde before reaching Lugo's UNESCO-listed Roman walls and thermal baths. The final days lead through rolling Galician countryside to Arzua's famous cheese region, ascending Monte do Gozo for your first cathedral view, and ending at the iconic Plaza del Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela with a celebratory Galician cheese tasting.

Walk from Ribadeo's Atlantic harbor through Northern Spain's rural interior, covering about 21 kilometers daily with moderate 600-meter climbs through sparsely populated areas. You'll check out Mondoñedo's historic cathedral and old town ensemble that's been declared of historical and artistic value, then cross the high plateau of Terra Chá at 560 meters elevation. The final 21-kilometer stage takes you from A Rúa to Santiago de Compostela, where you can refresh at the traditional Lavacolla spring before reaching the famous Plaza del Obradoiro.

Walk 114 kilometers over six days through the rolling hills of Northern Spain, starting in Sarria and passing through the medieval stone bridge of Portomarin, the rural hamlet of Palas de Rei, and the cheese-producing town of Arzua. Each stage covers 19-29 kilometers with daily luggage transfers, so you can hike with just a daypack. The pilgrimage ends at the iconic Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, where you'll walk through the old town with a local guide and taste authentic Galician cheeses at a traditional dairy.

Walk the historic French Way from the mountain village of O Cebreiro through medieval towns like Triacastela, Sarria, and Portomarin across Northern Spain's Galician countryside. Cover 153 kilometers over 8 walking days with daily stages ranging from 14 to 25 kilometers, passing ancient stone churches and eucalyptus forests. Daily luggage transfers included, plus a guided tour of Santiago de Compostela's old town and Galician cheese tasting in a local dairy near the UNESCO-listed cathedral.

Cover 112 km on your own from Ferrol's maritime streets to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral over 6 walking days, with daily luggage transfers handling your 20 kg bag between stays. Day 4 takes you through Hospital de Bruma's challenging forests, the route's toughest 24 km section with steep terrain and rural villages, then you'll get a guided tour of Santiago's historic center and sample artisan Galician cheeses at a local dairy.