Experience the beauty and tranquility of Spain’s Camino de Santiago on this active eight-day hiking and walking adventure with Adventure Women along the famous pilgrim’s trail, the Portuguese Spiritual Way!

Travel to Spain for a nine-day hiking trip in September 2020 on the Camino Sanabrés in Galicia, a portion of the historic Camino de Santiago route walked by centuries of pilgrims. Travel over ancient bridges, visit local churches and monasteries, then relax in thermal baths with spa treatments and enjoy the warm hospitality of northwestern Spain.

AN INNER PILGRIMAGE. A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

The Camino de Santiago is a route for pilgrims. But despite its religious origins, its intrigue goes far beyond the holy experience. Walking for several days on the Camino del Sol (from east to west), mixing with strangers along the same route, spending the night in places where you wouldn’t have stopped under normal circumstances, and following the same path that pilgrims have traveled for centuries, all make St. James Way a spiritual experience.

As tourists we often follow the herds. When you first go, you’ll most likely head to Barcelona or Madrid – both of which are incredible. But you haven’t seen the real Spain until you’ve ventured into awe-inspiring Andalucía. Think of white washed hillside towns, the glory and riches of Sevilla and the palace to end all palaces, Grenada’s Alhambra. Flamenco and the bullfight hail from this area. The Moors from North Africa ruled this region for 800 years and the result is a gorgeous and tantalizing mix of unique cultures and styles that is both seductive and exotic.

The Camino de Santiago (Way of St James) originated as a medieval pilgrimage and, for more than 1000 years, people have taken up the Camino's age-old symbols – the scallop shell and staff – and set off on the adventure of a lifetime. We will enjoy 9 stages of the French Way which is the most famous of the Caminos.

Enjoy some of the best Spain has to offer on our insightful and indulgent Spain trip with Venus Adventures for Women. A FEW HIGHLIGHTS: sample traditional tapas specialities and mix with the locals in the bars of Spain, take part in a Moorish and Middle Eastern cooking lessons, visit beautiful old palaces, cathedrals and Alhambra!

Travel to Spain for a nine-day hiking trip in September 2020 on the Camino Sanabrés in Galicia, a portion of the historic Camino de Santiago route walked by centuries of pilgrims. Travel over ancient bridges, visit local churches and monasteries, then relax in thermal baths with spa treatments and enjoy the warm hospitality of northwestern Spain.

Experience the beauty and tranquility of Spain’s Camino de Santiago on this active eight-day hiking and walking adventure with Adventure Women along the famous pilgrim’s trail, the Portuguese Spiritual Way!

Experience the beauty and tranquility of Spain’s Camino de Santiago on this active eight-day hiking and walking adventure with Adventure Women along the famous pilgrim’s trail, the Portuguese Spiritual Way!

The image of Spain is one of color, romance, passion, and the lone figure of the matador in the bull ring, cape and sword in hand beneath the burning afternoon sun. The Sights and Soul's journey through Spain explores the many aspects of this enchanted and diverse land, its history, culture and cuisines. It incorporates an in-depth exploration of Seville, Cordoba and Granada with the Alhambra, while staying on Costa del Sol in southern Andalucia, then it includes touring Madrid and Toledo in central Castilla-La Mancha, followed by the beautiful city of Barcelona in eastern Catalonia, with excursions to Montserrat, Girona and Costa Brava.

The Road of St James (El Camino de Santiago) has many traditions. In addition to being a pilgrimage route for Christians wanting to visit the tomb of St James, many experts believe that pre-Christian people traveled it into the setting sun to the "end of the earth". There are also Celtic traditions, Goddess traditions, even traditions having to do with the lost city of Atlantis. This intertwining of traditions is one of the most interesting aspects of the Road: there is something there for almost everyone, but not always what people expect at the outset of their journey.