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Northern Spain and the Picos with kids
Green Spain: mountain gorges, cave paintings and surf beaches, with mild summers.
NatureBeachesAdventureOff the beaten path
Which ages it suits
What children love
- The Fuente Dé cable car
- The lakes of Covadonga
- Canoeing the Sella river
- El Soplao cave
Worth knowing
- It rains more than the rest of Spain, which is why it's so green.
- Santander and Bilbao are the nearest airports. Brittany Ferries also sail from Portsmouth and Plymouth.
What a week in Northern Spain and the Picos costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £680 for return flights, £1,008 for a family room or apartment and £945 to spend in June, one of the best months to go. That's about £2,633 in all. The cheapest month is January, at about £1,817.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| January | Cheap | £1,817 |
| February | Cheap | £1,817 |
| March | Normal | £2,225 |
| April | Normal | £2,225 |
| May | Normal | £2,225 |
| JuneBest | Busy | £2,633 |
| JulyBest | Peak | £3,163 |
| AugustBest | Peakschool hols | £3,362 |
| SeptemberBest | Busy | £2,633 |
| October | Normal | £2,225 |
| November | Cheap | £1,817 |
| December | Normal | £2,225 |
Return flights from London. Short-haul airlines usually charge children the adult fare. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for Northern Spain and the Picos are June, July, August and September. It's cheapest in January, February and November. July and August are peak season, when prices are highest.
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