On Foot - Ribeira Sacra Traveller Reviews

Our route was 8 fantastic days walking along the gorges of southern Galicia this April. It was stunningly beautiful and a unique experience. We walked through wondeful woodland and across the top of the gorges to beautiful little towns and villages, old monasteries and even an ancient castle walls. Everywhere we stayed our hosts and all the local restaurants were very friendly and provided super accommodation, and even better food. We didn't even mind the odd wet day. Its an unknown gem of a walk.

Onfoot are just superb. There's no better Operator to walk with in Europe. They provide a tailored service, unique walks and really special accommodations that you just don't get anywhere else. We've walked with them over the last few years, and you don't need to ask if we'd recommend them, as we do it all the time and sime of our friends are already enjoying their walks. Weve tried other operators for routes onfoot dont do, and the just don't meet the same standards. The team are kind, considerate and attentive. We can't recommend them enough.

We have booked multiple trips throughout Italy and Spain with On Foot Holidays and continue to be thankful for their impeccable organization, helpful staff, and wonderfully curated trips! This particular trip was our first time booking two separate walking holidays back-to-back and everything went quite well! Both were in Galicia, Spain; the first being a coastal walk along the Lighthouse Way and the second being an inland walk in Ribeira Sacra.

On Foot Holidays' (OFH) local operator in northern Spain was Aznar Fernando Pinedo. He was very knowledgeable and helpful in coordinating a few short cuts we required, as well as assisting through a disconnect we had with one of the accommodations along the way. We would certainly recommend him and in fact plan to return to the Basque Pyrenees with OFH this year and are happy he will be our local operator again.

We had a great hike through the Ribeira Sacra. Visiting small towns and walking rural paths was an opportunity to experience a level of authenticity often difficult to achieve in European travel. While the route was extremely scenic, we found the towns, villages, and even Ourense to be very "regular" in the sense that they were not fabrications for tourists, but rather real places with real people. We enjoyed every one of the places we stayed, and found teh food and drink to be of high quality and good value.

On Foot Holidays provided flawless logistical arrangements - our trip was without even a single minor hiccup. Evey accommodation was well chosen and every other recommendation was spot on. The route directions were very detailed and accompanied by a very effective .GPX file of the route. Each day's hike was challenging but achievable and filled with great views and scenes throughout. I don't think we could have chosen better accommodations ourselves.

Walking holiday staying at different places with luggage moved on for us. Beautiful scenery and accommodation was good.

Very responsive to emails. Information provided pre walk excellent as were route notes, maps and gps. Local contact good too.

Great walking holiday in this lesser known part of Spain Deep gorges and inexpensive wine

Friendly efficient and knowledgeable

My husband and I walked through a quiet part of Galicia. The countryside is diverse and at times demanding. Overall, it was joyful to walk through time, learning of the many people and cultures that have shapes the area.

They know their clients and offer excellent support without feeling "handled". The walking notes are excellent.

Everything about this holiday was first rate-the scenery of spectacular gorges and woodland paths and vineyards in an unspoiled region,varied accommodation in interesting hotels including a Parador in a converted monastery and a winery and well organised arrangements

We have now traveled with On Foot on eight occasions and have enjoyed every holiday. The service is very efficient but also personal and the holidays are all off the beaten track in beautiful walking country with well picked accommodation.

The walking was varied and delightful, The small hotels were perfectly chosen, all very different and all the better for that. The undoubted highlight was staying at Turbisquedo. An extraordinary house with a fascinating history, brought to life by Bill, its entertaining owner. And his partner made the best supper and packed lunch. A real treat.

We have been on several walking holidays with On Foot. They have always provided excellent note, maps and information. They have a great ability to chose really interesting, unusual places to stay with welcoming hosts. Their local contacts have always been charming and helpful.

7 nights in varied, comfortable accommodation in Galicia, Northern Spain, with 5 days walking. With walking routes through vineyards, sweet chestnut tree woodland, along river banks, over heathland, with spectacular views of the Sil Canyon. This holiday gave us amazing views and experiences of an area of Spain that we had not been to before. Backed up with clear route instructions, maps, GPS, written information and a local On Foot contact. Warm and sunny but not to hot. Aspects to delight everyday.

Very personable and helpful. Our original destination was not feasible and the staff at On Foot suggested this holiday. It was tailored around our schedules and adapted based on local constraints ( music festival limiting the availability of the usual first night stay). Prior to the holiday we received detailed walking instructions and maps, advice on the use of GPS and apps. Information about the area and a tailored itinerary booklet. There was a local contact in Spain, who provided helpful and responsive advice when needed. There were no hitches with the hotel bookings, arranged taxis and the other arrangements within the holiday itinerary. We were very impressed with the professional and friendly approach of the On Foot staff.