Salvelinus – Arén Lodge
PYRENEES: ARAGON & CATALONIA

Fly-Fish Where No one Else Reaches

Fly fish a selection of major wild trout rivers and streams of the Pyrenees from Arén. A medieval village from where you can explore waters for all skill-sets from National Parks to recondite spots, delve into local culture, or get carried away by the hearty cuisine crafted in the lodge’s 300 years old restaurant.

Main hatches are March to June. Summer means variety including backcountry options. Stable weather for September-October, and prolific days on nymphs and streamers in November

Salvelinus-Santa Cilia Lodge
PYRENEES: NAVARRE & ARAGON

Explore the Charm of the Pyrenees

Rich trout waters for 3 to 7-weight rods in the most remote Pyrenees from Santa Cilia, a charming village along the Way of St. James, where Salvelinus established the first fly-fishing lodge in Spain in 1999. Any direction you take from the lodge will lead you to prolific freestones, crystal-clear lakes, and interesting tailwaters inhabited by native browns. From March to late June, the area undoubtedly offers best´ Pyrenees hatches. July to late October bring prime opportunities on choppers for the highlands, and for trophy trout in the mid-country and tailwater fisheries.

Pyrenees Trout Tour
SPAIN: NAVARRE, ARAGON & CATALONIA

Spain´s World Class Multi-Lodge Itinerary

Undoubtedly one of the top connoisseurs of the Pyrenees’s most hidden corners, Iván Tarín, has been dedicating his life to this fly fishing adventure to finally pair his private guide-team with the best hatches and waters he knows, along with his favorite food and wines. Limited to a few handpicked departures per season, it has been praised as the most diverse and enriching trout tour Europe has to offer.

The Spring dates bring great hatches, Summer variety of scenarios, and the last departure of the year provides typical Fall opportunities with fair weather.

March - November

Arén Fishing Lodge:
TASTE BACK IN TIME IN THE SPANISH PYRENEES

Located in the medieval village surrounded by wilderness, the lodge presents a glorious setting for a fly-fishing expedition. Its deep history includes a traditional restaurant managed by Juan´s family for almost three centuries. Here, cozy accommodation with a family gathering feel prevails – log fires and communal dinners are complemented by an impeccable wine list carefully chosen by the sommelier. Fully equipped with all services for the avid angler and the travel companion, in the Spanish Pyrenees.

Six restored double-bed bedrooms plus two comfortable apartments on the first and second floors. The venue also has on the ground floor, there is a spa and wellness center (massage room, sauna, jacuzzi, gym), a heated wader room, and an in-house fly shop.

All meals have been served at the nearby family-owned restaurant since 1762, where the attention to culinary detail is deliciously evident. The menu features local, organic produce in traditional dishes. Every night, Salvelinus guests gather in the private wine cellar to savor the delicious local cuisine paired with exquisite Spanish wines.

Arén was a wine location in the Pyrenees centuries ago. Nowadays there are no longer vineyards or merchants for this matter, but wine culture is still clearly a passion here. The ancient cellar has an excellent wine selection from some of the best Pyrenees vineyards. Lunch and dinner are paired with genuine wines from several wine regions all over Spain.

Santa Cilia Lodge:
INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE IN HEART OF THE PYRENEES
15th Century Villa Restored as Fly Fishing Lodge

Ideally located on the banks of the Aragón River, this stone building sitting on a tiny village by the Way of Saint James, is flooded with history. Since its beginning, it served as a meeting point for merchants, pilgrims, San Juan de la Peña monks, winemakers, and all those who followed the course of the Pyrenees’s waters to the Mediterranean Sea. The Lodge was renovated in 2016; becoming a cozy, comfortable, fully equipped fly-fishing lodge for exclusive use by anglers and their companions traveling with Salvelinus.

Four country-style rooms with views of the Aragón river. Two suites and two bedrooms with twin beds or double bed. All rooms have access to a private outdoor terrace and an indoor lounge, the palace’s 15th-century wine fermentation room. Santa Cilia also has a massage room, a fly shop, and a waders room.

The dining room is a rustic and traditional stone building, part of the 15th-century palace. All meals present a comprehensive selection of Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine elaborated with local produce.

The cellar has an excellent wine selection especially curated by Salvelinus from some of the best national wineries. Both lunch and dinner are paired with high-end wines from the Pyrenees and other prestigious wine regions such as Rioja or Priorat.

Best International Airport is Barcelona: it is a two and a half hour chauffeured drive to the lodge by Salvelinus.

Salvelinus – Arén
PYRENEES: ARAGON & CATALONIA

$7,750 6-NIGHT / 5-DAY FISHING
PER ANGLER, SHARED ROOM & SHARED GUIDE

Salvelinus-Santa Cilia
PYRENEES: NAVARRE & ARAGON

$7,750, 6-NIGHT / 5-DAY FISHING
PER ANGLER, SHARED ROOM & SHARED GUIDE

Pyrenees Trout Tour
SPAIN: NAVARRE, ARAGON & CATALONIA

$10,900 , 8-NIGHT / 7-DAY FISHING
$13,600 , 10-NIGHT / 9-DAY FISHING
$16,300 , 12-NIGHT / 11-DAY FISHING
PER ANGLER, SHARED ROOM & SHARED GUIDE

All Included, Fully Guided
FLY FISHING VACATIONS WITHOUT HIDDEN COSTS

Ground transfers, including from/to BCN
Accommodation
All meals, tapas, and tasting menus
All drinks, wine, beer, and spirits
Fly Fishing: two anglers per guide
Daily fishing licenses and permits
Fly fishing gear needed, and flies
Laundry service, and Spa access