Walking Adventure Tours & Trips in Northern Spain
Explore a wide diversity of walking adventure tours through Northern Spain. We have 15 adventures that vary from 5 days to 41 days. With the greatest number of departures in May, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best walking adventure Northern Spain tours
Compiled by

MelissaNorthern Spain travel expert at TourRadar
- All of Portugal and Northern Spain (including O Cebreiro)
- Madrid and North of Spain (9 destinations)
- Trekking the Camino de Santiago
- Walking the Camino de Santiago (8day)
- Walking the Camino de Santiago - 8 Days
- Basque Country & La Rioja | Spain | Guided Bike tour | scheduled departures
- Guided hiking tour - The French Way of St. James
- Northern Way of St. James From San Sebastian to Bilbao 8 Days
- Northern Way of St. James From San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela 41 Days
- The Portuguese Way of St. James - the last 100km on the coastal path from Baiona (9 Days)
You'll walk through Marvão's medieval streets inside its walled fortress, where views stretch across Alentejo's plains, then check out Castelo de Vide's old Jewish quarter and medieval synagogue. A local guide shows you around Santiago de Compostela's UNESCO Old Town, and you'll hike down the pretty staircase at Bom Jesus Sanctuary before wandering Santillana del Mar's medieval quarter and Porto's Ribeira district.
Duration 11 days Destinations Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Estoril, Lagos, Cabo de São Vicente, Sagres, Albufeira, Faro, MertolaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
- US$1,535
Duration 5 days Destinations Madrid, Leon, Oviedo, Picos de Europa National Park, Covadonga, Santillana del Mar, Santander, Bilbao Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
- US$650
Duration 8 days Destinations Sarria, Portomarin, Palas de Rei, Melide, Arzua, Pedrouzo, Santiago de Compostela, Cape Finisterre Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
- US$2,155
This seven-day trek covers 114 kilometers through Northern Spain with 2,230 meters of ascent, climbing to 722 meters near Ligonde where eucalyptus groves and patchwork fields spread out below. You'll cross the old railway bridge over Portomarin reservoir as morning mist lifts off the water, starting from medieval Sarria and working your way through varied terrain.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Santiago de Compostela, Sarria, Ferreiros, Portomarin, Palas de Rei, Melide, Arzua, Lavacolla, Cape Finisterre Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! Walk the legendary Camino Frances through Northern Spain's eucalyptus forests and ancient oak groves, passing the famous 100-kilometer marker near Ferreiros. You'll cross the medieval bridge at Melide's hamlet and climb Monte Gozo for your first view of Santiago Cathedral rising above the countryside.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Madrid, Leon, Miraz, Sarria, Portomarin, Ferreiros, Barizo, Palas de Rei, Melide, ArzuaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! Duration 8 days Destinations Bilbao, Vitoria, La Rioja, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Najera, Laguardia, Estella, Pamplona, Hondarribia, San Sebastian Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, German Operator Terranova Touristik From
- US$3,240
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Santiago de Compostela, Miraz, Sarria, Portomarin, Palas de Rei, Gonzar, Narón, Melide Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in Only: German Operator DERTOUR You'll start by climbing Monte Igueldo for sweeping views over La Concha Bay, then head down through Orio, a fishing village with the San Nicolás de Bari church. The route takes you through the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve past traditional Basque farmhouses and green valleys before finishing in Bilbao's historic center, where you'll pass the Basilica of Our Lady of Begoña and Santiago Cathedral on your way to the Guggenheim Museum.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations San Sebastian, Zarautz, Deba, Gernika-Lumo, Lezama, Bilbao Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen This 715-kilometer trek takes 41 days from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela, passing through fishing villages like Zarautz, Llanes, and Luarca along the Cantabrian coast. You'll walk through the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, Oyambre Natural Park, and Terra Chá plateau on moderate terrain.
No departure dates availableDuration 41 days Destinations San Sebastián, Orio, Zarautz, Deba, Gernika-Lumo, Lezama, Bilbao, Portugalete, Castro Urdiales, LaredoSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen This self-guided walk covers the final 100 kilometers of the Portuguese Coastal Way from Baiona to Santiago de Compostela, passing through Pontevedra's old town where you'll see the Romanesque Santa María la Mayor Basilica and Plaza de la Leña's cobbled streets. The route takes you through Río Barosa Natural Park near Caldas de Reis with waterfalls and old mills, then crosses the medieval Burgo Bridge spanning the Lérez River.
Duration 9 days Destinations Baiona, Vigo, Cies Islands, Redondela, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis, Padron, Santiago de Compostela Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,428
Explore our featured Northern Spain tours
TourRadar earns higher commission on featured adventures here.





















