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Ribeira Sacra by Jimbo, 23 Jun 2025
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Superb

A self guided walk through a little visited part of Spain. It was a very beautiful hike through wooded paths, vineyards and alongside Gorges with stunning views and virtually no other travellers. The food was exceptional throughout the trip and the locals very friendly and helpful.

A self guided walk through a little visited part of Spain. It was a very beautiful hike through wooded paths, vineyards and alongside Gorges with stunning views and virtually no other travellers. The food was exceptional throughout the trip and the locals very friendly and helpful.

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Great communication throughout the process and everything on the trip proceeded like clockwork. The hike instructions were very easy to follow and knew there was local support if required.

Ribeira Sacra by JanBob, 17 Jun 2025
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Discovering a historical landscape

A hike through ancient sweet-chestnut woodlands full of birdsong, vineyards, abandoned villages and monasteries, donkey-tracks, wildflowers and butterflies. We stayed in places ranging from village guesthouses to paradors and met people ranging from a shepherd to a winemaker. A wonderful experience all round.

A hike through ancient sweet-chestnut woodlands full of birdsong, vineyards, abandoned villages and monasteries, donkey-tracks, wildflowers and butterflies. We stayed in places ranging from village guesthouses to paradors and met people ranging from a shepherd to a winemaker. A wonderful experience all round.

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We’ve taken several On Foot holidays and always been impressed by their fast response to queries, attention to detail, clear directions, and quality of accommodation.

Ribeira Sacra by S2, 5 Jun 2025
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Ribiera Sacra

Stupendous scenery, excellent and diverse accommodation and meticulously detailed walking guidance from On Foot Holidays.

Stupendous scenery, excellent and diverse accommodation and meticulously detailed walking guidance from On Foot Holidays.

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Prompt, friendly communication and local back up all excellent

Ribeira Sacra by Clare, 4 Nov 2024
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Gorge walking in Galicia

A 4-day walking holiday, with routing, accommodation and carriage of luggage organised by On Foot Holidays.

A 4-day walking holiday, with routing, accommodation and carriage of luggage organised by On Foot Holidays.

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Extremely enthusiastic and personalised service; well-informed and superlatively organised.

Ribeira Sacra by Juliet, 14 Oct 2024
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Stunning walking holiday in the Ribeira Sacra, Spain

We booked a walking holiday for 7 people over 8 days walking from Castr0 Caldelas to Ourense a total of a little over 70 miles.

We booked a walking holiday for 7 people over 8 days walking from Castr0 Caldelas to Ourense a total of a little over 70 miles.

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On foot holidays were a delight to work with, prompt in replying to any emails and accommodating when oneof our party dropped out. The accommodation they booked was first class, the walking notes and app excellent (we didn't get lost or confused). Their person on the ground couldn't have been better, always answering our whatsapps promptly, arranging taxis where necessary, and thinking ahead for us in terms of booking places to eat.

Ribeira Sacra by Ozmountaingoats , 12 Jun 2024
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Ribeira Sacra hike - 9 days

We were first time organised hikers from Australia who decided that a nine day walk in Northern Spain would be our next adventure. What an amazing experience it was. Rain nearly every day, only meeting four other hikers along the route, not speaking the language but making some cherished memories along the way. We challenged ourselves and felt proud of our achievements.

We were first time organised hikers from Australia who decided that a nine day walk in Northern Spain would be our next adventure. What an amazing experience it was. Rain nearly every day, only meeting four other hikers along the route, not speaking the language but making some cherished memories along the way. We challenged ourselves and felt proud of our achievements.

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On Foot were just the right balance of professional, yet friendly and personable from the very first email. Their communication was excellent and we always felt supported along the way.

Ribeira Sacra by Morag, 11 Jun 2024
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Wonderful walking in the Riberia Sacra

We loved pretty much everything about this holiday. On Foot provided an excellent service through the booking process and their guide, Aznar, could not have been more helpful. The walking itself was wonderful - peaceful days walking through gorgeous river gorges, vineyards, lovely chestnut and oak woods and atmospheric villages. We hardly saw another walker all week. For the most part the only sound was birdsong and we managed to identify almost ...

We loved pretty much everything about this holiday. On Foot provided an excellent service through the booking process and their guide, Aznar, could not have been more helpful. The walking itself was wonderful - peaceful days walking through gorgeous river gorges, vineyards, lovely chestnut and oak woods and atmospheric villages. We hardly saw another walker all week. For the most part the only sound was birdsong and we managed to identify almost forty different birds! The wild flowers everywhere only added to the experience. We stayed in lovely accommodation each night and were sorry to have to end the trip!

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Excellent in all aspects.

Ribeira Sacra by Atkins/Cropper Party, 23 May 2024
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Excellent walking holiday

A self guided 5 day walking holiday in the Ribeira Sacra region of Galicia, north west Spain. Excellent accommodation and varied daily routes.

A self guided 5 day walking holiday in the Ribeira Sacra region of Galicia, north west Spain. Excellent accommodation and varied daily routes.

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Planning, organisation, information, communication, walking notes and new walking app all excellent. Cannot fault any aspect of the On Foot service. Very friendly team with first hand knowledge of the walk.

Ribeira Sacra by Hredds, 12 Apr 2024
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A stunning walk acr.oss the Ribeira Sacra

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 ...

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.

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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.

Ribeira Sacra by Ali, 8 Jan 2024
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We never want to travel without On Foot Holidays

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.

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.

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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.