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Northern Spain & Portugal

Northern Spain & Portugal

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Northern Spain and Portugal together form one of Europe's most rewarding and underrated travel corridors, stretching from the dramatic Cantabrian coastline and Basque Country in the east to the lush green valleys of Galicia and northern Portugal in the west. The region is celebrated for its world-class cuisine — including pintxos in San Sebastián and fresh seafood along the Atlantic coast — as well as its rich cultural heritage, medieval architecture, and vibrant cities like Bilbao, Porto, and Santiago de Compostela. Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn by the legendary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes, rugged mountain hiking in the Picos de Europa, and excellent surfing on the wild Atlantic shores. With a cooler, greener climate than the south, it attracts travellers looking for an authentic, less crowded side of the Iberian Peninsula.

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Northern Spain & Portugal · 13 days

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13-Day Self-Launched Northern Spain & Portugal Adventure

A self-launched version of Julia Travel's 13-day Northern Spain & Portugal coach tour, done independently by public transport (Renfe and CP trains, ALSA coaches, metro and trams). Same arc — Madrid, Zaragoza, San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santander, the Asturian coast, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Coimbra, Fátima, Nazaré, Lisbon — but with hostel/guesthouse stays in central locations, self-booked walking tours and wine experiences, and full freedom to linger at the places you love. Costs are realistic backpacker/budget estimates in GBP and are approximate.

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~£825

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