Spain and Portugal rail tour

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

Train taken between Madrid, Seville, Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto.
Private coach taken between Seville & Faro.
Private river tour from Porto on boat.
There are walking tours in the cities each day.

All hotels comply with renewable energy guidelines of hotels in Spain and Portugal. Spain and Portugal΄s guidelines for hotels are evolving, with mandatory energy efficiency standards that require improvements like installing solar panels by 2030, and a broader push for hotels to reduce energy consumption and adopt renewables to meet EU goals. Key steps include improving insulation, installing energy-efficient appliances, and potentially achieving energy savings certifications.

There are vegan vegetarian options and other special dietary needs can also be catered for. Food will be predominantly locally sourced and seasonal. Hotels and restaurants will be compliant with EU minimum standards and regulations.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

Guides encourage clients to use public transport, electric vehicles, and bicycles instead of private cars to reduce their carbon footprint. We encourage the avoidance of single-use plastics, to buy local and seasonal products, and support local businesses to minimize environmental impact and support the local economy.

Our qualified guides educate clients on the importance of responsible tourism, protection of local ecosystems, cultural heritage and respect for local communities. We encourage the avoidance of single-use plastics, to buy local and seasonal products, and support local businesses to minimize environmental impact and support the local economy.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

Hotel Gran Legazpi – Madrid – locally owned
Catalonia Giralda – Seville – part of group Spanish owned
Faro Boutique – Faro – locally owned
Gat Rossio – Lisbon – part of group Spanish owned
Astoria – Coimbra – locally owned, Family run
Legendary – Porto – locally owned

We choose sustainable products and respect the local culture and community to promote a more responsible and beneficial tourism model. Eat in local restaurants and cafes which are run by the local habitants.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY and DIVERSITY

Spain and Portugal are two of the most LGBTQ friendly countries in the world, with laws that protect their rights, including same-sex marriage since 2005 (Spain) and 20210 (Portugal).

This is a city break vacation people with mobility, vision, hearing or cognitive issues may find this suitable if they travel accompanied.