Are you looking for the best companies organising walking, cycling and wildlife holidays in Spain for 2023? well, look no further! Apart from the great information here at Wildside Holidays about the natural, national parks and the wildlife you might find here in Spain, we have the definitive list for a guided or self guided holiday.
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Just click the links for further information about each company providing walking, cycling and wildlife holidays in Spain for 2023
Andalucia
Nature Plus – Grazalema is based in the picturesque white village of Grazalema in southwest Andalusia. The village is known for its white-washed houses, clay-tiled roofs, steep cobbled streets, traditional architecture, and deeply rooted cuisine. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/nature-plus-grazalema/
Grazalema is a walkers paradise! https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/the-sierra-de-grazalema-natural-park-a-walkers-paradise/
The white villages of the Sierra de Grazalema: https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/the-white-villages-pueblos-blancos-of-the-sierra-grazalema/
Trek Sierra Nevada offers self-guided and guided walks in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Andalucia. As well as accurate trail descriptions for some of the best self-guided walks in southern Spain, you will find lots of useful information about where to stay, when to come and how to get around the local area. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/trek-sierra-nevada/
Based in Chiclana de la Frontera, Natura Tours – Cádiz is surrounded by diverse landscapes and natural parks, Natura Tours provides birdwatching, whale and dolphin watching, general wildlife and guided walking. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/natura-tours-cadiz/
Genuine Andalucia is a specialist travel agency based in both Seville and Jerez de la Frontera. They offer trip planning and private bespoke holidays in Southern Spain for couples, small groups and families who prefer to keep a local and respectful perspective away from mass tourism and the crowds of the costas. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/genuine-andalucia-trip-planners-and-bespoke-trips/
Hike and Bike the Sierras are hiking and biking guides and specialist providers of holidays, tours, day trips and bike rentals. They are based in the town of Ronda and offer a wide range of mountain biking, road cycling, e-biking and hiking trips. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/hike-and-bike/
Wild Andalucia lead birding and wildlife tours in central and southern Spain, including classical destinations such as Extremadura, Doñana Natural Park and the Straits of Gibraltar, among many other renown birding spots such as the Sierra de Grazalema and mountains of Ronda. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/wild-andalucia-wildlife-and-birdwatching/
Nerja and Frigiliana between them make this area a fantastic destination for hiking and walking in the Málaga province of Andalucia. The rugged mountains, fast running rivers, stunning scenery, wildlife and flora all combine to make this region a fantastic destination for the “Active Tourist”. Join John Keo Walking Tours for a memorable day out in the countryside of Spain. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/john-keo-walking-tours/
Hotel La Mariposa – The Espuña Adventure. Multi activity destination in the stunning Sierra Espuña (Murcia region of southern Spain) in the village of Gebas. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/hotel-la-mariposa-the-espuna-adventure/
Discover the beauty of southern Spain with Andalucia Nature Trips. Kayaking in the marshlands, walking and hiking around the landscape of mountain ranges or along the coast of Andalucia. Biking, horseriding, birdingwatching, wildlife painting, beekeeping and vineyard tours. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/andalucia-nature-trips/
Granada Wildlife offer guided tours in this wonderful and diverse area of Spain. Day tours are centered on the area to the West of the city of Granada, around the province’s second town, Loja. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/granada-wildlife/
Birding, nature and wildlife tours in Andalucia. Located near Tarifa in Andalucia and putting you right at the epicentre of birding in The Strait of Gibraltar. With Inglorious Bustards you can experience the incredible event of bird migration. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/inglorious-bustards/
Edible Bike Tours are based in the Ronda area of Western Andalucia and specialise in short guided tours by e-bike, with a culinary twist. Taking you on country roads, passing through charming white villages, stopping for tapas, and cycling on some of Andalucía’s most scenic routes. Choose from half day, one-day, 2 or 3 day tours, and all tours include food and wine. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/edible-bike-tours/
Based in the village of Vejer de la Frontera, Explore la Tierra is focused on wildlife, walking, local gastronomy and cultural tours of the beautiful villages of Cádiz. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/explore-la-tierra/
Duncan, Onne and Joost run Walk Spain based in Competa, Andalucia. Cómpeta is surrounded by un-spoilt Spanish nature: the Tejeda and Almijara mountain chain and the large national park (more than 42.000 hectares) with the impressive mountain Maroma (2067 m) looming in the background. The airport of Málaga is just a 1-hour drive away. For arrivals at Málaga airport before 16.30 hours, Cómpeta can also be reached that day by public transportation. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/walk-spain/
Spanish Highs, Sierra Nevada Mountain Guides provide a wide range of activity holidays including walking, hiking, trekking, scrambling, mountaineering, snowshoeing & skiing in the Alpujarras and Sierra Nevada. (highest mountains in western europe outside the Alps!) https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/spanish-highs-sierra-nevada-mountain-guides/
Based in Manilva on the Costa del Sol in Andalucia and guided by Johanna Mayrhofer, Sur Walks provides day hikes. Pick-up by minibus from your hotel or apartment is included. The guided trips are always in small groups so it’s just like hiking with a group of friends. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/sur-walks-walking-and-wildlife-from-the-costa-del-sol/
Aragón
Aragón Active Holidays provide small group special interest & activity holidays with local, qualified mountain and wildlife guides based at a boutique rural hotel in a quiet mountain farming hamlet close to the Ordesa National Park in the Spanish Pyrenees. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/aragon-active-holidays/
Basque country
Based in Donostia-San Sebastián, Basque Country Walks offer half-day and full-day guided walks to some of the most beautiful yet hidden corners of the Basque country and also shorter walks combined with visits to charming villages and gastronomy experiences. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/basque-country-walks/
Walking North Spain is a mountain travel company specialized in walking and hiking holidays that offers different kinds of trips (guided, self-guided and tailor-made), as well as leisure and free time activities that complement walking routes with cultural, gastronomic, wildlife and natural history interests. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/walking-north-spain/
The Pyrenean Experience. A fantastic mountain retreat in the Pyrenees and the base for our guided walking and self-guided walking holidays with insights into local basque culture and gastronomy. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/the-pyrenean-experience/
Looking for walking holidays in the Spanish Pyrenees? Hike pyrenees offer guided and self guided walking holidays in the stunning mountain scenery of Northern Spain. Based in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees surrounded by some of the best walking in Spain. Hike Pyrenees specialise in small group guided walking holidays and self guided walking holidays. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/hike-pyrenees/
Castilla y Leon
Ants on track cycling and walking holidays is an active, fun, healthy, ecological and friendly travel agency. They specialize in organizing fantastic cycling and walking holidays across spain. Self-guided cycling tours and hiking trails through different regions Spain. Carefully chosen itineraries of great scenic beauty, interesting cultural content and delicious corners to fill your sight, soul and memory of sensory pleasure. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/ants-on-track-cycling-and-walking-holidays/
Picos Rock and Snow holidays. Guided Walking, Trekking, Scrambling, Snowshoeing & Ski Touring Holidays in the unspoilt Picos de Europa mountains of Northern Spain with the Picos experts! Explore the dramatic landscapes of the Picos de Europa and the valleys of Liébana on their eastern flank, Groups of all abilities, sizes, ages, desires and aspirations. Without doubt it is the experience and invaluable local knowledge that will enhance any visit to the Picos de Europa for those that come here to walk, scramble, snowshoe or ski. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/the-picos-de-europa-rock-and-snow-wildlife-holiday-houses/
Catalonia
Creative Catalonia – Cycling and Walking Holidays is the specialist for creating your very own ‘tailor-made’ bike holiday or walking holiday in the beautiful Barcelona and Girona regions of Catalonia, Spain. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/creative-catalonia-cycling-and-walking-holidays/
Galicia
Lace up your hiking boots, limber up your legs and set out on an unforgettable pilgrimage to the Spanish holy city of Santiago de Compostela with Spanish steps walking tours. Join Judy and Juan Carlos, alongside their team of dynamic guides, on the walk of your life as Spanish Steps traces the centuries-old footsteps of pilgrims who have ventured across the expansive landscape of the Iberian Peninsula for the past 1,200 years.https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/spanish-steps-and-the-camino-de-santiago/
Madrid
John muddeman is a wildlife guide with a particular interest in birdlife, orchids, dragonflies, butterflies and moths. He specializes as a wildlife guide in Spain including the Canary Islands, the Balearics, Extremadura, the Pyrenees, the Picos de Europa and of course his home patch in the province of Madrid. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/john-muddeman-wildlife-guide/
Valencia
With two traditional houses available for self-catering Abdet Holidays is an ideal company to book your guided or self guided walking holiday. Abdet is near the village of Guadalest and is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery yet only 20 kms from Benidorm. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/abdet-holidays/
So there you go, the best companies for walking, cycling and wildlife holidays in Spain for 2023.
Don’t forget to look at our sister websites for the Caminito del Rey, Grazalema, Ronda and the city of Cádiz. They are packed with information to help you get the very best out of a visit to Spain!
Read more about natural parks, wildlife and walking holidays in Andalucia here: https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/natural-and-national-parks-in-andalucia/
Iberia Nature Forum
Struggling with identifying those bugs and beasties? Why not check out the Iberia nature Forum!
Discover the Iberia Nature Forum – Environment, geography, nature, landscape, climate, culture, history, rural tourism and travel.
I’ve been living in this lovely area of Western Andalucia for the last 20 years or so and dedicate most of my time to the running of English language tourist information websites for the towns of Cádiz, Ronda, Grazalema, the famous or infamous Caminito del Rey, and also Wildside Holidays, which promotes sustainable and eco-friendly businesses running wildlife and walking holidays in Spain.
