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Wildside Holidays is the foremost resource to help you find a wildlife or activity holiday in Spain or Portugal. Use the search box further down this page to find a specific type of holiday or click the random links at the left (Portugal) and right (Spain). The full directory can be found by clicking Search holidays by region and category at the top right of all pages. After finding a holiday of interest just one click takes you to the business website and from that point deal directly with the holiday provider...
Below are the latest editorials, special offers and news items from some of the best eco friendly, wildlife and activity companies in Iberia. We welcome submissions from companies and guests alike for publishing here. Just drop us an email!
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18 - 25 June
€510 (farmhouse) €420 (camping) Early-bird 10% discount for bookings before end of February 2010
Spain still has a strong tradition of herbal medicine. Local folk pick wild chamomile and collect wild food from the country around their homes and they will consult the “curandera” or “curandero” (healer) specialising in such things as bone-setting, or skin complaints. In the local markets the herbalist’s is usually one of the larger stalls, with sacks containing a fascinating variety of spices and herbs, culinary and medicinal. The herbalist and author, Julio Donat has lived for over two decades in his typical Alpujarran cortijo, La Palmera, surrounded by lush green gardens. He has brought up his children in this wonderful environment, and devoted his working life to the study, cultivation and use of medicinal plants.
Hidden in the valley of Padre Eterno his home is named after the palm tree beside the house. He has chosen a simple and healthy lifestyle; growing, gathering and preserving herbs, making unguents and selling products in local markets and shops. He owns no car; to reach his home you follow the old camino down a steeply terraced hillside, or find the path beside one of the three Moorish acequias which water our fertile valley. Sophie Paulding grew up in the Alpujarras and returned to the UK for her higher education and degree studies. In 2006 she graduated from Middlesex University with a BSc in Herbal Medicine and she has now returned to the area to practice her skill. Their expertise, skill and wide local knowledge will be shared with you during this week of herbalism and walking.
The week: Julio is a skilled and enthusiastic teacher, and has run courses for the last decade. He will introduce you to the vast and intriguing world of plants, teaching you to identify the varied flora of the Sierra Nevada (including medicinal, edible, and dangerous plants). You will learn about the qualities of different plants, collecting methods, drying,conserving and cultivating....Sophie will teach simple traditional methods of preparing plant medicines: infusions, decoctions, tinctures, creams, ointments, poultices, liniments, syrups, vinegars and sprays. By the end of the course you will be able to create your own home-made herbal First Aid Kit! Throughout the week you can explore the region’s exceptional countryside on walks with us, giving you an opportunity to experience the wide variety of plants found in the Alpujarra – a superb setting for your growing knowledge and a wonderful activity holiday!
Accommodation: will be in neighbouring converted farmhouses (€510pp,single room supplement, €70, limited availability), or on camp at La Dominga* (individual tents - €420). Early-bird 10% discount for bookings before end of February
Food: the usual Bootlace vegetarian board!
Group size: up to 12
Workshop time: approx. 15 hours
Walks: two full and two half-day excursions
For more information contact Bootlace c/o Cortijo Romero Tel: 01494 765775 or visit www.bootlace.com |
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Walk Andalucia offer a range of delightful Guided & Self Guided walking holidays from a traditional Moorish white village with the best climate in Europe! We welcome couples, singles and groups. Share the love of walking and enjoy great company on walking holidays in beautiful Andalucia – Spain’s southernmost region.
SPECIAL OFFER – £50 off web prices; only £335 and No Single Supplement! Walk Andalucia Winter Sun Walking Breaks
Departing 13th January, 3rd February and 10th February 2011
More information can be found at www.walk-andalucia.com |
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Escape the Winter Blues with Paint Andalucia .... Enjoy your painting holiday in Sunny Andalucia. Departure 15th January. SPECIAL OFFER – ONLY £599 & NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT!
"I came hoping to be inspired to start painting again. From day one, the relaxing, warm atmosphere in superb locations meant this happened and I was amazed how much I achieved. Staying in the very comfortable Spanish house was great and a good base to experience Torrox village and its localities. Anna’s very supportive tuition was excellent and provided an excellent stimulus to paint in acrylics and try new techniques. Thanks for helping me to achieve my objectives and particularly to have a wonderful, action packed but relaxed holiday in a very attractive part of Spain." Dave Austin, September 2009
www.paint-andalucia.com or call Paint Andalucia on +44 (0)20 8385 2024 |
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JOIN Explore Silver Coast ON THEIR £9 GUIDED WALKING WEEKEND!
It's a great excuse to 'get away from the crowds'!
WEEKEND BREAK
- 3 nights B&B accommodation at Casa das Palmeiras
- 2 guided walks (coastal and countryside) including lunch
- Transfers to and from Obidos. No hire car necessary
Find out more at Explore Silver Coast
The Silver Coast is a relatively unknown region of Portugal yet it has so much to offer. Come and experience our walking holidays and activities and find out for yourself! Explore the National Parks of the Serre de Aire e Candeeiros, Montejunto Mountain and the stunning beaches and coastline this region has to offer.
Stay at Casa das Palmeiras and enjoy delicious home cooked food, great wine and good company! For more information and itinerary example please click here. |
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Ebrotours take pleasure in announcing that on 15th August 2010 a new Cicerone walking guide will be published dedicated to their local Natural Park, the Els Ports mountains, as well as the nearby Cardo & Montsia ranges. It's the first walking guide in English devoted to the area for many years and the authors, Philip & Vivien Freakley, have worked tirelessly over the past 2 years to produce an excellent book that will be of invaluable assistance to those who love to self-guide. Margaret & Rob of Ebrotours enjoyed being of assistance to the authors during its compilation & this year will be opening their rural accommodation during the autumn to spring months, particularly to welcome new walkers to the area. Ebrotours will also be continuing to offer a varied selection of guided walks in the region.
Further details of the guide can be found by visiting the publisher's website
http://www.cicerone.co.uk/product/detail.cfm/book/582/title/mountain-walking-in-southern-catalunya
Ebrotours - providers of self-catering rural accommodation as well as
guided/self-guided hiking & birdwatching trips in the Natural Parks of
Els Ports mountains & Ebro Delta, Southern Catalunya, Spain.
Visit our website at http://www.ebrotours.co.uk
Email us using
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Telephone us on 0034 977267382 or mobile number 0034 619968796 |
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Holiday Focus Portugal
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For the outdoor enthusiast Central Portugal presents vast opportunities to explore a rich and varied landscape. Unlike many European destinations, Portugal is as yet unhindered by access issues, offering unlimited areas of natural beauty.
For a climber and paddler there are endless crags to scale and waterways to explore. The river Mondego begins as a spring in the Serra da Estrella and winds its way to figeira da Foz , via Coimbra to the Atlantic. It has been dammed and offers a current less deep water way along pine and eucalyptus forests.
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River Ebro Apartments are currently offering 15% discount on their available dates in May and early June. The two apartments accommodating 4 and 7 both have stunning views over the Ebro but are only a short stroll from shops and restaurants in the small town of Mora d'Ebre.
In just a 10 minute drive from Mora d'Ebre you can be amongst the vineyards of Montsant and Priorat - one of only 2 regions in Spain that has achieved DOQ status. 45 wineries throughout Priorat and Montsant now offer tours of their vineyards and cellars. We've tried and tested them and selected some of the best. Join us and get into the heart and soul of this beautiful countryside!
The Priorat and Montsant Natural Park are also fabulous walking areas. May and early June are superb months to get out before the intense heat of summer arrives and we have a selection of routes and maps for self-guided walking.
Of course, if none of the above appeal you may just want to sit by the River Ebro and try and catch the legendary catfish and carp! Either way, you'll be sure of a warm welcome and our second to none service!
For reservations 10th May - 14th June
Birds Apartment (max 4 pers) now 399 Euros per week
Butterflies (max 7 pers) now 450 Euros per week.
For more information please visit our website www.riverebroapartments.com |
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