Jaguar Big Cats Prowl in Northern Spain
28 Sept—10 Oct 2027
A few years ago we ran a Jaguar Tour to Northern and Central Spain—everyone had a great time so we thought it was time for a return but on an entirely different route. We aim to take in the Picos de Europa and then move over to the Rioja and Navarra—there will be spectacular driving and great stops, some in well known places like Pamplona, some -like Corias – off the beaten track. Leon will also be a highlight and the mountains of the Picos will be stunning
| Tues 28 Sept | Late afternoon departure from Plymouth on Brittany Ferries Pont Aven |
| Wed 29 Sept | Late afternoon arrival in Santander—drive 20 miles to Parador of Santillana del Mar (which is not on the sea) in this lovely Cantabrian Village |
| Thurs 30 Sept | Drive 163 miles south into the Picos de Europa to the C11 monastery of Corias, now a superb luxury hotel with large rooms and wide open public spaces—and a library |
| Fri 1 Oct | Drive 165 miles in a loop around and through the Picos de Europa to Fuente De at the end of a long, long cul de sac. The hotel is next to the cablecar which can take you to the highest parts of the Picos – 2 nights here to explore or drive out |
| Sun 3 Oct | Head South to Leon—administrative capital of Castille and Leon for two nights in the stunning city centre Parador which is quite easy to find with secure surface parking. Leon is a great city to explore with buildings by Guadi, a cathedral with the best stained glass in Spain and the Bronze Lion. The hotel is 5* and has an upstairs cloister and library as well as a great art collection |
| Tues 5 Oct | 135 miles to Finca Torremilanos which is a fin-de-siecle hotel in the middle of its own vineyards. We should be able to organise a winery tour and tasting of some of their excellent reds |
| Wed 6 Oct | Taking the scenic route it’s 190 miles to Pamplona where we are staying in the outskirts at Castillo Gorraiz—a modern and very stylish hotel a short taxi ride from the centre. If there is enough interest we will organise a walking tour of the old town—there is more to Pamplona than the Bull run! |
| Fri 8 Oct | Our last crossing of the Picos from Pamplona to Limpias the Royal Summer Palace on the coast is 170 miles but what superb driving! It’s a real treat and a former participant called it ‘the best road on the planet’ |
| Sat 9 Oct | Drive 20 miles to Bilbao for lunchtime departure on Brittany Ferries Galicia |
| Sun 10 Oct | Late afternoon arrival at Portsmouth |
Tour Booking & Information
Price £4200 for a car, driver and one passenger
Ferry crossings with standard outside cabin (upgrades available at extra cost),
Overnight accommodation as described.
Dinner bed and breakfast at all hotels
Services of Jasper Gilder as tour leader
Map and Road book.
To book contact Jasper
Tel:+44 (0) 1442 842542
Mob: 07831 327727
Email: info@driveespana.com
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