Benga Asturias has spent over a decade taking slackpacking walks through Asturias’s spectacular mountains and coastline.
MATTHEW PINKER
Matthew, a professional mountain guide, is a passionate outdoors man with countless years of exploring the walks and trails, villages and hamlets that crisscross Asturias. His knowledge has channelled this information into designing unique walking experiences for Benga Asturias clients.
Raised in South Africa but having lived in Asturias for ten years, he now spends half his time in South Africa and in Asturias. His grasp of two languages and cultures, his vision of a unique way to explore and discover this region of Spain makes him ideally suited to guide and facilitate anyone considering walking in Asturias.
OUR SLACKPACKING PHILOSOPHY
Our main objective is to keep clear of popular and busy tourist hubs, preferring to stay close to nature, with our activities being sustainable and respectful of the environment.
- We work with small groups, open to any nationality interested in the common love of hiking and nature.
- We aim to expose people to the natural beauty Asturias offers, as well as the rich local culture. We are dedicated to making our walks sustainable by using lesser known hikes and areas within Asturias, leaving as little impact where possible.
- Rural accommodation is carefully chosen with a detail to location, beauty and comfort accessible for all pockets.
- As guides and facilitators, we take part in the experience and enjoy sharing the time with our groups, at all times staying flexible as to our client’s needs and ideas.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
My extended family of 7 did the 7 night walk in July 2014. We had a fantastic time – Matthew’s local knowledge and organisation meant the whole trip was hassle free and relaxing! It was a great way to see parts of Spain that would be difficult to access without the knowledge and assistance of a Spanish speaking guide.
STEPHEN DICKSON, AUSTRALIA
Walking in the Picos with Matthew in July 2016 was one of the most wonderful experiences of our lives. It all seemed very relaxed but everything was efficiently managed. Matthew tailored the walks to meet the tastes and levels of fitness of all in the group, and he arranged for the less fit to cut out early in the day without spoiling it for those who wanted a full stretch. We can thoroughly recommend this for anybody over 70 who enjoys walking, and for their younger families and friends.
ILSE & TIM WILSON
The walks through the Picos, and along the coast,take you through beautiful, unspoiled, parts of Spain. Matthew’s knowledge of the country, food, and people contributes greatly to an unforgettable experience.
JENNY BUKOWSKI, USA
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