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Northern Spain Real Food Adventure
10 days • 4.8
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Start
Barcelona, Spain
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Finish
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Trip Code
ZMZZ
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
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Transport
Public bus, Taxi, Train, Private vehicle
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Hotel (9 nights)
From £3,109(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Learn tried and tested techniques to make the best and most authentic Catalan and Basque cuisine from local experts.
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Tour the markets of Oviedo, Potes and A Coruna where stallholders will show you how to spot the most flavourful ingredients. After all, who knows where to find the freshest produce better than the locals?
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Sample the plates that make Northern Spain a true foodie's delight. Whether it’s tapas and paella, or regional specialty cheeses, hams and fresh seafood, your tongue and tummy will be happy you made the trip.
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Discover the iconic sights of Spain as you wander La Rambla in Barcelona, stroll the Parte Vieja in San Sebastian and savour Santiago de Compostela.
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Try the vast range of delicious drops that Spain is known for, including cava, vermouth, wine and cider. Get up close and personal with their production methods, learn the traditional ways to drink them and sit back and enjoy a sip in the Spanish sunshine.
Is this trip right for you?
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The cuisine of Spain includes a lot of meat and seafood. For vegetarians and vegans we recommend reviewing the itinerary and inclusions to ensure that you will be able to fully participate and enjoy this trip. We also have many other trips to Spain which can accommodate a range of dietary requirements.
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Regional public holidays can impact the opening hours of local markets. With many included market tours on this trip, you’ll always have plenty of opportunities to soak up the local ambience. Please contact your booking agent if there is a particular market you don’t want to miss.
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Summer temperatures in the areas visited can be very high (up to 40C), which can be uncomfortable. It is essential to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability for that season.
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We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones. Train stations often don’t have lifts available.
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Space is at a premium in Europe and your hotel is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
Itinerary
Make your way through Northern Spain, trying the local delicacies and exploring the sights
Explore the sights, sounds and tastes of Northern Spain on this food-focused adventure. Immerse yourself in local history and culture as you sample produce at La Boqueria Market, whip up Catalan specialties in a cooking class, enjoy tapas bars in Logrono, discover the medieval streets and underground wine caves of Laguardia and venture north to San Sebastian, home to beaches and a thriving arts scene. Experience a traditional Asturian sidreria (cider house) near Oviedo, attend a centuries' old farmers market in the Potes and taste fresh seafood on the coast in Galicia. With Santiago de Compostela in your sights, your Spanish food pilgrimage is a path worth taking.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Barcelona
- DAY 2Day 2 • Barcelona
- DAY 3Day 3 • Logrono
- DAY 4Day 4 • San Sebastian
- DAY 5Day 5 • San Sebastian
- DAY 6Day 6 • Bilbao / Picos de Europa National Park
- DAY 7Day 7 • Oviedo
- DAY 8Day 8 • Oviedo
- DAY 9Day 9 • La Coruna / Santiago de Compostela
- DAY 10Day 10 • Santiago de Compostela
Inclusions
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5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
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Public bus, Taxi, Train, Private vehicle
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Hotel (9 nights)
festival Included activities
circleBarcelona - Cava or Vermouth tasting
circleBarcelona - Boqueria Market Tour
circleBarcelona - Catalan cooking demonstration and lunch
circleLogrono - Tapas Crawl
circleLaguardia - Wine cellar visit and tasting
circleSan Sebastian - Basque cooking class
circleSan Sebastian - Market tour
circlePicos de Europa - Cocido Lebaniego dinner
circlePotes - Market visit and brunch
circleArenas de Cabrales - Cheese tasting
circleOviedo - Asturian cider house visit and tasting
circlePicos de Europa - National Park Visit
circleOviedo - Guided walk and market tour
circleA Coruna - Fish market visit and seafood lunch
circleSantiago de Compostela - City night walk
museum Optional activities
circlePicos de Europa - Fuente De funicular - EUR20
Dates and availability
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Tuesday May 27, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£4,065£3,455
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Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£3,658£3,109
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Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,658
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Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£3,658£3,292
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Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£3,696£3,326
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Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£3,960£3,564
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Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£4,356£3,920
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Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£3,949£3,554
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Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£3,806£3,616
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Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£3,729£3,543
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Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£3,658£3,475
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Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Thursday Apr 30, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£3,839
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Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,839
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Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Thursday May 07, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,839
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. While we endeavour to cater for specific dietary requirements, some meals and food activities are set in advance and may be difficult to adjust. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so that we can ensure you’ll enjoy this trip.
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3. It is fundamental that you provide your full passport details at the time of booking in order for us to purchase transport tickets. You might be required to show your ID by Spanish transport authorities, and it needs to match the info on the ticket. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
Reviews (19)
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Sally
Nov 05, 2024
I had an excellent experience on the Northern Spain Real Food Tour – from visiting vibrant markets to participating in hands-on cooking classes, wine tasting and cheese making, the tour offered a perfect mix of culinary adventures. We indulged in delicious tapas and explored the rich history and culture of Spain. Our tour leader, Sergio, was excellent – his excellent communication and organisation made the trip seamless and fun, and his deep knowledge of local culture added an educational layer to the experience. If you're looking for an unforgettable way to discover Northern Spain through its food and history, this tour is highly recommended.
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Jennifer
Sep 29, 2024
This trip while on the expensive side for Intrepid was worth every cent. Our tour leader Deb was outstanding, her local knowledge was excellent. She enhanced our trip with her experience of the areas we visited. Northern Spain is so lush and beautiful, I cant recommend this trip more highly and personally thank Deb for giving me a chance to fulfill a long held dream. The food in Northern Spain is different to the south of the country and I couldn't be happier to have now sampled this wonderful cuisine.
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Antony
Jul 10, 2024
A well planned itinerary providing a variety of food experiences. Food is a very personal thing so, as you'd expect some experiences I were great and some less. Very knowledgeable tour leader.
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Joan
May 19, 2024
Really fun trip with a bit of everything - food, drinks, markets, history, art, architecture, natural landscapes. If you are lucky to have an excellent guide like Piero and an interesting group like we did, you’ll really enjoy yourself.
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Robert
May 09, 2024
This tour was a great introduction to Spain and its culinary traditions. Oli, our tour guide was wonderful and the hotels were all centrally located. It might take me a while to look a chorizo in the face again, but it was totally worth it.
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Ron & Sioni
Oct 21, 2023
This was more than expected. Travel, food and adventure all in one. We will definitely consider taking another trip with Intrepid. Thank you.
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Sandra and Neil
Oct 19, 2023
Excellent tour. Well organised and planned itinerary. A variety of experiences and locations with great food and drink. The tour leader, Silvia, was friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and excellent! Would thoroughly recommend to anyone who appreciates food made with fresh local ingredients and love and attention.
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Jane
Sep 21, 2023
Great tour leader who introduced us to fresh food markets and cooking classes throughout northern Spain. Trip ran smoothly and was a lot of fun. Our group shared food each meal which added to our enjoyment.
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Amelia
Sep 18, 2023
Great trip with a fantastic guide - thank you Oscar!
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Virginia
Sep 15, 2023
This is not a trip for a vegetarian - it's most definitely for people who love meat, fish and wine, and exploring food they've not experienced beforehand. For meat and fish lovers it's perfect.