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The Spanish region of Andalucia is rich in contrast and home to everything that is quintessentially Spanish.
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Our Team Steppes Travel is made by the people who work here. Incredible holidays are made possible because of their vast travel experience and the great enthusiasm they bring to their work.
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Our Tour Experts We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.
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Heroes and Heroines The people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education.
Spain
Not your typical Steppes Travel destination; but still one where we can take you right to its heart. The Basque Country is a particularly eclectic location with UNESCO-listed reserves and unique culinary experiences.
Spain is a passionate and culturally rich country famous for its glittering beaches, historic cities, diverse landscapes and many enduring cultures and traditions.
Why we like Spain
With some of Europe’s most celebrated historical cities, charming whitewashed villages with meandering cobbled streets, craggy mountains, fertile valleys, cork forests and twenty-three natural parks, Andalusia is one of Spain’s most diverse regions. Spain may not be an obvious choice for Steppes Travel but we think it’s the perfect destination perfect for a long weekend with a climate to suit everyone from hot, dry summers to mild winters heralding clear sunny days and cooler evenings.
What to expect on your Spanish Holiday
Andalucia is located in southern Spain fringed by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and the Strait of Gibraltar, which separates Spain from Morocco. This region is rich in contrast and home to everything that is quintessentially Spanish, conjuring up images of colourful fiestas, passionate flamenco dancers, tapas and chilled sherry, clear blue skies and glorious sunshine. Its coastline of golden sands boasts more than 3,000 hours of sunshine every year.
Explore Spain
- Seville
- Basque Country
Experiences
It’s all here. Things to see and do, places to explore and moments to discover.
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Spain
Spain – The Best of the Basque Country
This nine-day holiday is designed to soak up the culture and flavour of the Basque Country‘s beautiful coastline and mouth-watering cuisine. A visit to both Bilbao and San Sebastian highlights what is fascinating about this little-known…
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Spain
Highlights of Northern Spain and Andalusia
Combine the highlights of Northern and Southern Spain in this varied itinerary suggestion. Visit the Basque region, famous for its food, wine and spectacular scenery, with visits to the cultural cities of Salamanca, Cordoba, Granada and…
Places to stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Katie Benden
The excitement of travelling the world has always hugely appealed. Largely cemented from my first solo trip to Egypt and the Middle East. The crazy hustle and bustle of Cairo was a huge assault on the senses, scrambling through the claustrophobic tunnels of the Great pyramid took me out of my comfort zone and I was left humbled by the warm hospitality of the Nubian people in Aswan as we shared dinner together.
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Tom Frost
Having travelled to different parts of the world over the years it never ceases to amaze me how you constantly learn and evolve from the adventures you experience. I adore working in an environment where I can share my passion for the world and discuss fascinating stories both from my experiences and that of our clients. In the past year I’ve delved into the wintery beauty of St Petersburg, trekked through the colourful desert in Jordan and sailed down the iconic Nile in Egypt.
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Can I use my mobile phone in Spain?
Spain has excellent mobile phone coverage. Due to the country being within the EU, roaming charges are the same as those in the UK. However, minor charges may still apply. For further information, check: http://consumers.ofcom.org.uk/phone/mobile-phones/mobiles-abroad/check-your-phonebefore-you-roam/.
What is the international dialling code for Spain?
34
What is the time zone in Spain?
Spain is one hour ahead of GMT. It observes daylight saving time.
How long are the flights to Spain from the UK?
Direct flights from London to Madrid or Barcelona take around three hours.
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Wildlife Conservation
Steppes Travel has partnered with the European Nature Trust (TENT) in order to connect people to nature and to raise funds for projects that protect and restore European wilderness. The wild areas of Europe are a sometimes-overlooked option for immersive wildlife experiences however, right on our doorstep lies some of the most outstandingly beautiful swathes of wilderness and national parklands, rich with wildlife. Each of our engaging and impactful wildlife experiences takes you to explore some of Europe’s most hidden wild secrets, providing you with access to conservation experts, local projects on the ground and exceptional wildlife sightings.
Why Choose Steppes?
These may be uncertain times but they are, without a doubt, still full of opportunity to discover the extraordinary safely. Through knowledge and expertise, we can connect you to those destinations embracing travellers with the added confidence of flexible booking and decades of insight.
Are you ready to discover extraordinary once again?
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