The “Witch-Scaring” Chimneys

Ancient legends like the "witch-Scaring" await you on our exclusive cultural and hiking trips in the Spanish Pyrenees.

The Pyrenees are a land of legends and an infinite cultural richness. Ancient rites and traditions have withstood the test of time and remain alive to this day. One of the most visible of these is the “espantabruxas.” Placed atop the chimneys of houses, they are a tangible legacy of a millennia-old worldview that you … Read more

The Edelweiss

A handsome young man fell in love with Edelweiss, a beautiful woman with white hair and grayish eyes. When he confessed his love to her, she challenged him with a great feat: to find a legendary flower that grew in the high mountains, a symbol of true love.– Beautiful Edelweiss, what is it that you … Read more

The Legend of San Juan de la Peña

San Juan de la Peña Spain

Legend has it that a nobleman from Aragón, Juan de Atarés, spent his days in this cave, praying and surviving on what nature provided. One day, he heard footsteps outside the cave. Upon stepping out, he saw a knight dressed in splendid attire. Surprised, the knight asked him why a man of nobility was living … Read more