Travel Solo, Not Alone with Uwalk.ie
Picture it: after a long day of trekking, your feet are tender, your stomach growls, and you’re buzzing from the snippets of light banter and deep insight you’veCa shared on various encounters throughout the day. To say you’re thirsty would be a savage understatement. But the final destination of the day is creeping above the horizon, where a cosy taberna awaits, offering glasses of world-class wine for €2.50.
It may be a crisp white from the Basque Country or a robust Rioja, maybe a tart, invigorating Alberiño, or a mystery ‘vino del pueblo’, produced a few hundred yards from where you will drink it. It doesn’t really matter which you go for each day… It’s highly likely to be the best glass of wine you’ve ever had. Such is the savour with which walkers on the Camino experience each hard-earned pour, and that’s both because of the steps which have preceded it, and the wealth of fantastic wine available in this unique region.
The Camino de Santiago offers a delightful variety of local wines as you walk through different regions. Here’s a quick rundown of the wines you can enjoy along the way:
- Irouléguy Region (Basque Country, France): Known for its rosés and reds similar to Madiran. Notable producers include Domaine Abotia, Domaine Ameztia, and Domaine Arretxea.
- Navarra Region: Famous for its quality rosés and full-bodied reds, stemming from a rich viticulture history dating back to Roman times.
- País Vasco: This Basque locale on the Camino Norte produces light, zesty white wines with a slight fizz, typically lower in alcohol but still rich in flavor.
- La Rioja Region: Renowned for Tempranillo wines, often blended with Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo. This region is a must-visit for wine lovers, offering some of the best wines in Spain.
- Ribera del Duero: Located in Castilla y León, this region produces highly sought-after red wines, predominantly from Tempranillo grapes.
- Ribeira Sacra: Known for its stunning landscapes and hardy vines, this region produces elegant red wines like Mencia, Merenzao and Brancellao.
- Alto Douro: In Northern Portugal and one of the world’s oldest wine regions, famous for Port wine but also offering high-quality reds and whites.
- Rías Baixas (Western Galicia): Specializes in Albariño, a light, fresh, and aromatic white wine that has gained international fame.
These wines not only enhance your journey but are also a window into the rich cultural heritage of each region.
Uwalk offer Self Guided Walking Holidays on the French and Portuguese Ways along the Camino de Santiago. Speak with their expert team to help you plan your next Camino adventure and choose the right route to suit you.
‘Travel Solo Not Alone’ Group Camino Walk- Camino Frances Final Stage
7 Nights from €749 per person
Walkers on the Camino Frances Final Stage package will traverse undulating Galician landscapes, from the historic city of Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, while enjoying the unique camaraderie found only along this sacred route.
Departs: August 12th availability (Call Uwalk.ie for more departure dates)
Package includes: 7 Nights Accommodation, Meet & Greet on Arrival, Local Guide Briefing, Daily Baggage Transfers, Walking Notes & Passport, Daily Breakfast, Emergency Support
Not Included: Flights, Travel Insurance
For reservations or more information contact:
0818 333 990 or email [email protected]