Catalonia: El Priorat Traveller Reviews

Our inaugural trip to Spain was nothing short of phenomenal, thanks to our incredible hiking journey through the breathtaking Priorat region. Immersing ourselves in Catalan culture, we discovered hidden gems in every village, vineyard, and valley. Staying in charming boutique accommodations allowed us to truly experience the local hospitality and warmth. Each day's hike revealed awe-inspiring views of the Catalonian mountains, culminating in unforgettable sunsets. The culinary delights were equally impressive, with opportunities to savor local specialties and exceptional wines. We cherished every moment spent with the wonderful people we met along the way, sharing stories and laughter. This trip was the perfect introduction to Spain in 2024 - an authentic, immersive experience that left us enchanted and eager to return. Highlights: - Scenic hikes through Priorat's stunning landscapes - Charming boutique accommodations - Delicious local cuisine and wine tastings - Warm hospitality from the locals - Unforgettable views of the Catalonian mountains *Recommendation:* If you seek an authentic Spanish adventure, look no further! This journey is perfect for those who crave cultural immersion, breathtaking scenery, and warm hospitality. Will we return? Absolutely!

Onfoot Holidays exceeded our expectations in every way, crafting an unforgettable Spanish adventure. Their impeccable organization ensured a seamless experience from start to finish. The magnificent hiking routes, thoughtfully selected accommodations, and comprehensive information package all combined to create the perfect journey. The team's attention to detail, expertise, and passion for Spain shone through, optimizing every aspect of our trip. We can't recommend Onfoot Holidays highly enough! Their outstanding service, expertise, and enthusiasm guarantee an unforgettable adventure. They genuinely care about delivering exceptional experiences, continually seeking improvements and showcasing Spain's hidden gems. If you're seeking a personalized, stress-free, and unforgettable Spanish escapade, entrust Onfoot Holidays with your travel plans. Gracias for an incredible experience!

A varied walk in the mountainous region of the Priorat in the Tarragona province of Catalonia. The region has an interesting history, from stone age through medieval to the present and including the development of the Priorat wine DOC. The accommodation was generally of a high standard and the hosts universally kind and helpful. The food and wine was consistently of a excellent standard. We particularly enjoyed the mix of fantastic walking, culture, gastronomy and wine.

This is our first trip with On Foot Holidays which we were attracted to by the region which we had not seen offered elsewhere. We have been impressed by the efficiency, communication and responsiveness to our queries. The information pack was also among the best we have seen (we have done a significant number of walking and cycling holidays over the last 20 years) with detailed instructions, good maps, detailed information and excellent on the ground support.

We spent 8 days walking through one of Spain's premiere wine regions, just outside of Barcelona. The curated route was lovely, with definite highlights being a stay at a lonely farmhouse (lovely hosts, who showed us a comet! in the night sky), a climb up to the fortress town of Siurana - a bit vertiginous but worth it! - and visits to historic monasteries. And of course the accommodations were top-notch and the food as well. We walked in mid-October and the weather was perfect for long rambling - about 18C and mostly sunny.

On Foot provided excellent paper route notes as well as a comprehensive GPS track for use on mobile phones, so it was hard to get lost. Background information was provided and very interesting - typically including relevant history, geology, and cultural notes. The local guide was a phone call away and made sure to reach out to us at the beginning of our walk so we did not feel awkward about calling on her for support.

Walking holiday El Priorat - Catalonia . Self guided route with excellent supporting material and fantastic accommodation ( bar 1 hotel)

Approachable , friendly and very helpful and responsive. Couldn’t recommend more.

The scenery was superb, interesting places and On Foot really handle it well. I recommend them to anyone who is prepared to walk ten miles a day. Great stopovers and On Foot make all the arrangements and carry the bags.

Really nice people. They really care and service is superb. I travel all over the world and they are the best.

Walking holiday. Poblet to Falset. Quite remote foitpaths

On foot holidays. Excellent information and support throughout.

We walked the El Priorat route in September. El Priorat is a stunning area of north east Spain, with a variety of terrain, from rocky hill top paths to forest tracks. There were some breathtaking view points. The route was well planned, with enough of a challenge to make us feel we had earned our delicious meal each evening. The route notes were of their usual excellent standard, and the recent addition of Alpine Quest GPS routes gave an added reassurance on rare occasions when we were unsure of the exact path. Our local contact gave us useful information as needed (eg that the river was passable and not in spate!) and was very knowledgeable and willing to respond immediately to any issues. The accommodation was of a high standard and more than we had expected for such a rural route. The included wine tasting session at Gratallops was a delightful bonus!

This was our eleventh holiday with On Foot so we had high hopes of this holiday. We were not disappointed! The pre-holiday information was excellent, allowing us to make informed choices regarding whether to take public transport or book taxis. Everything worked smoothly, from our taxi transfers, luggage transfers, route descriptions, local contact and hotel bookings. Thank you to the whole team at On Foot. We can't wait for our next trip with you and we always tell everyone we meet who likes walking to look at your website!

We walked about 60 miles over seven consecutive days with between 350 and 800 metres of ascent each day. The route was lovely and quite varied. Some forested slopes, some vineyard covered slopes, gorges and mountain ridge paths. The accommodation was always at least very good with the occasional outstanding. We always ate well. We visited several villages and small towns which all added to the colour of the holiday. We had the services of a local expert who we used very little. We did meet up with her one evening though and it became clear just how well she knew the area. She'd be brilliant if she was really needed. A great holiday and we had good weather too!

All accommodation was well chosen. The routes were all well researched and explained. Luggage transfer was seamless. We always knew what to expect. On Foot are a class act.

We hiked the Catalonia - El Priorat trail; The trail sent us through a variety of landscapes and trails, everything from narrow rocky paths, to almost no paths, to crossing streams. It was a challenge at times, but always worth it. The hosts that we were set up with to spend the nights, each were unique but absolutely wonderful. We couldn't have been more pleased.

On Foot Holiday and the individuals we interacted with were amazing. Our plans started with our initial trip to be in the Spring 2020. As all was put on hold, I have to say that the excellent communication and assistance from the staff at On Foot was seamless in the flexible moving of our days more than once, as Covid restrictions lifted. Their response to emails, questions was always quite quick and thorough. They willingly set up an add on day for us where their local person, Joanna, arranged an all day wine tour through Monsant and Priorat. She even drove us around.

4 and 1/2 days walking in the hills of Catalonia following very detailed instructions. Luggage was transported by OnFootHolidays. Accommodation was in character filled, scenic little towns/villages in lovely bed and breakfasts. Whilst some of the walking was quite challenging, the scenery was amazing. Dinners were also arranged either in the b&b or nearby restaurants. Most food was excellent and reflected the local cooking. OnFootHolidays also provided a good insight to the history of the area. Hosts in the b&B s were great. Wildflowers along the paths were prolific and colourful. All in all a wonderful experience in a country we had not visited before.

Provided detailed instructions of the walks, great accommodation and luggage transportation. Lots of advice and local knowledge. Always answered any queries we had.

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