Hiking · SPAIN
Good small-group hikes in Spain fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are on the trail.
Review of Montserrat’s small-group hike and monastery tour from Barcelona, with trail details, guide insight, pricing, and practical tips.
“Great experience and professional service. Pick up and drop off was smooth and the tour was great. Got a farmers market at the end.”
Review of Montserrat’s early small-group hike from Barcelona, with Abbey access, Black Madonna visit, mountain views, costs, fitness tips, and practical advice.
“Early morning was awesome. Mountains are more beautiful near sunrise. We pretty much had the entire monastary complex to ourselves with no one to interrupt the photos. The hike to the top was in the cool of the morning which avoided the heat of noon and afternoon. The ride down on cable car empty becuase the crowds were only just arriving. There are only positives to going early if you can get ready by 600 to 630am. Alberto was lovely and knowledgeable. He provided lots of communication and background info on whatsapp prior the trip. You have to be relatively fit to climb to the top. There are some gravelly…”
Hike Lanzarote’s Timanfaya volcanoes in a small group with local guides, lava formations, crater views, Canarian snacks, wine, and sunset light.
“We had a brilliant morning hiking around various volcanoes. Erik is friendly, good-humoured and a fantastic guide who is extremely knowledgeable about the volcanoes and various types of volcanic rock/lava formations. We learnt so much in just a few hours, helping us to appreciate the amazing ways in which Lanzarote and the other Canary Islands were formed. We had a lovely pit stop for some delicious local snacks too. Erik could not have been more helpful and accommodating. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Lanzarote :)”
Review of Tenerife’s small-group Anaga hike, with laurel forest trails, Cruz del Carmen, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Angel our guide was informative and amusing. The secret path in a part of the forest we would not go into”
Review of Tenerife’s Anaga laurel forest hike, with guide Sandra, small groups, misty views, practical tips, price and suitability.
“Sandra ist einfach ein fünf von fünf Sterne Guide. Man merkt ihr die Leidenschaft an. So schön zu sehen, wie sie sich für die Pflanzen und Co.(co) begeistert. Bin froh, dass ich mich gegen das Alleine-Wandern entschieden habe. Es geht doch aber nichts über kleine Gruppen!”
Review of a small-group day trip from Barcelona combining a Costa Brava coastal walk, lunch in Girona, and a guided medieval old-town tour.
“Trip was perfect. We were picked up on time from our hotel. We travelled through Montscape Tours and Travels. One of this firms partner Ferran was our guide. He was knowledgeable with good advice on the history of the places we visited.Worth the money we paid. Recommended for everyone.”
Review of Montserrat’s small-group hike from Barcelona, covering the monastery, Black Madonna, St. Joan funicular, trails, lunch, value, and fitness needs.
“This day trip was the highlight of my vacation! The hike took us to nearly half of the hermitages on the mountain and the views from each vantage point were absolutely incredible. Fermin was the best tour guide and did a great job explaining the history and geology of the area. Be sure to wear good hiking shoes and bring extra water. I will say that the hike was more strenuous than expected, but totally doable for anyone that hikes a few times a year.”
Review of the Costa Brava hike from Barcelona, with Tossa de Mar, coastal coves, medieval walls, transport, price, and practical tips.
“Wish there had been more time to enjoy the beach! There were parts of the trail that required steep climbing however overall the views were absolutely stunning. Our tour guide Christian was absolutely amazing and helped our group traversRead more”
Hike La Garrotxa’s volcanoes, explore Besalú and Castellfollit, and enjoy a small-group day trip from Barcelona with lunch optional.
“Ramon is an excellent guide - personable, knowledgeable, and flexible - and made this an excellent day trip. We had a nice hike around the volcano park (easy hiking, moderate pace), stopping along the way to enjoy cheese & sausage snacks he provided, then drove to see some lovely examples of medieval villages after enjoying an excellent (optional) fixed-price lunch at a small restaurant just outside the volcano park. Highly recommend Catalan Trails guide service, and Ramon, who do this and many other day trips. This trip is suitable for all ages, and Ramon catered everything to our interests to make our trip most enjoyable. Thanks Catalan Trails!”
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