Picos and Plains - The Best of Northern Spain

Overall and extremely enjoyable holiday providing a great range of wildlife viewing opportunities. It was great to travel by ferry as this was an integral part of the holiday, rather than just a means of transport. Peter and Alan were both excellent leaders, and generated a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Minibus and lunch stops were well chosen. Lunches were excellent. As you can tell I really enjoyed this holiday and would definitely recommend it.

N.G. Scotland

This was our first Naturetrek holiday and it lived up to all our hopes and expectations. The tour leaders in particular were outstanding, with an amazing range of knowledge which they were always keen to share with everyone in the group. Their enthusiasm was infectious and was a major influence in bonding everyone in the group together and making it, for us, a particularly wonderful week. Our son also enjoyed himself tremendously and we are sure that he will wish to go on many more Naturetrek holidays in years to come.

R.P. Surrey

A special thank you to Peter and Alan, the tour leaders. They showed every care, consideration and kindness. I saw wonderful things that I'll never forget and enjoyed every minute.

H.C. Yorkshire

Our leaders were really nice people and keen for us all to see everything. I know it was a birdwatching holiday, but there were plants around too and Zamora was a wonderful cultural town.

P.C. Yorkshire

The leaders did their best to give all of us a good time and prepared splendid picnics using local fresh food.

D.G. London

Thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish, it was wonderful seeing the 'real' Spain with two wonderful, knowledgeable guides.

P.H. Nottingham

A brilliant trip. Both trip leaders excellent. Locations and birds seen were fantastic.

P.C. London

Byron was, as he always is, an excellent leader. His knowledge is encyclopaedic and he looked after everyone's welfare meticulously. Laura, new to us, was also great. Everyone on the trip was impressed by her knowledge - a real all-rounder. Her local knowledge really enhanced our experience.

H.D. Surrey

Thank you very much for a well organised tour. I really enjoyed the holiday, finding it relaxing and informative.

A.C. Aberdeenshire

While the focus of the holiday was birds and mammals, I particularly enjoyed the general interest amongst the group in butterflies and dragonflies, and flowers. This added a great deal to the holiday. I particularly enjoyed the whale-watching - pilot whales and Cuvier’s (beaked whale).

F.H. Co. Durham

I enjoyed the wide variety of habitats explored on this holiday, even including the opportunity to look round the towns of Potes and Zamora.

C.T. Hampshire

This holiday was our first with Naturetrek. It will not be our last. We were looked after, and treated with respect, despite our obvious novice status regrading birdwatching. Both leaders were knowledgeable and patient. They answered all questions and understood the differing needs of individuals. The leaders complemented each other in their areas of expertise to provide a comprehensive knowledge of birds, flora and fauna. The views on this tour were breathtaking. The vastness of the seas on day one was matched by the vastness of the mountains and plains that followed. Every day we looked forward to a new adventure and were never disappointed. We made wonderful new acquaintances and have photographic evidence of some memorable moments. Thanks to you all.

C.W. Pembrokeshire

The tour leaders were absolutely brilliant. They were amazingly knowledgeable about the vast majority of wildlife seen and heard and did a fantastic job of getting people to see species of all kinds. I can't thank them both enough: two genuinely interested and dedicated guys. Thank you! The variety of habitats and wildlife seen was mind-boggling and I truly loved every single moment - even to the point of seeing my third consecutive sunrise! I came on the holiday unsure of what to expect (it was my 1st such holiday), with a list of birds I wanted to see but with little hope of seeing them. However, by the 3rd and 4th days in Spain I had to think of new species to add to the list, having had stunning views of all of them! Add in the many other beautiful species, the numerous whales and dolphins, the dazzling butterflies and breathtaking scenery, and you have one incredible package. Thank you once more!

A.P. Surrey