SPAIN BIKE TOUR
CYCLING THE COSTA BRAVA - Spain the Easy Way!

This tour is perfect for the casual cyclist who wants to visit one of Europe’s most beautiful locations, the Costa Brava in the Catalonia region of northeastern Spain.

Our cycling route is mostly flat with some gently rolling hills, and it is the perfect way to discover Catalonia’s fascinating history, culture and excellent cuisine. With its gorgeous beaches, rugged coastline, charming stone villages and pine covered hills, the Costa Brava is an unforgettable cycling destination.  

Highlights on the Costa Brava Cycling Tour include visiting the Salvador Dali Museum, touring vineyards and olive oil mills, picturesque towns with medieval castles and a stop in La Bisbal, Spain’s “pottery capital.” One of our rides traverses the spectacular Aiguamolls de l’Emporda Natural Park, one of Spain’s most important wetland bird reserves.

We will be staying in a variety of accommodations that reflect the hospitality of the region and feature a splendid assortment of European style hotels, charming country inns and a restored 17th century farmhouse situated in a lovely pastoral setting.  The scrumptious meals served on the tour are made with the freshest local ingredients and seasoned with tasty local olive oil and herbs. We will also be sampling some of Spain's best cheeses and most famous wines from the renowned regional vineyards.

Our daily riding distances average 25–45 km per day (15 – 27 miles/day).

ITINERARY

PLEASE NOTE: Exact distances may vary from those stated due to local road conditions or decisions made by tour leaders. Additional mileage can be arranged for those who want more riding. A support vehicle will accompany the tour for rider assistance.

Day 1: Arrival at Torroella de Montgrí
The group meets in the quiet little town of Torroella de Montgrí in the late afternoon for a tour orientation and welcome dinner. Hotel lodging in Torroella de Montgrí.

Day 2: Loop ride returning to Torroella de Montgri (45 km)
After fitting the bikes, today you will visit the villages of Pau and Palau-Saverdera, wonderful medieval villages.  In the afternoon your route takes us along the coast and the scenic back roads as you return to Torroella de Montgri.

Day 3: Torroella de Montgrí - Sant Pere Pescador (43 km)
After fitting the bikes we start cycling north along a lovely coastal path to the famous ruins of Empúries and the historical medieval complex of St. Martí d'Empúries. Our evening lodging is abeautiful restored rural farmhouse in Sant Pere Pescador.

Day 4: Sant Pere Pescador - Figueres (45 km)
Our route takes us through a magnificent panorama of vineyards and olive orchards along the foot of the Alberes Massive. Highlights are the scenic village of Espolla, the village of Cabanes with the oldest olive oil mill of the region, and the village of Vilabertrán with its interesting Romanesque monastery. Lodging is in the city center of Figueres, and we can visit the famous Salvador Dali Museum.

Day 5: Figueres - Madremanya (42km)
We will spend the day cycling through the interior of the region from the Alt (upper) Empordà to the Baix (lower) Empordà. Our route passes through rural villages, such as Sant Miquel de Fluvià, with its Romanesque monastery, and Verges, a medieval village that has preserved portions of its ancient walls. In Foixà we can photograph the magnificent panorama of the Baix Empordà plain. The ride ends in Madremanya, a very interesting medieval village, where we spend the night.

Day 6: Loop ride returning to Madremanya (25 km)
Today’s ride takes you through the well preserved historic villages of Cruïlles and Ullastret. In La Bisbal d’ Empordà, an important ceramic center, there are number of ceramic stores and a Ceramic Museum to visit.  This is a very scenic ride.

Day 7: Your tour ends after breakfast.  Transfer on your own to the near by train station.

While we strive to create the most accurate itinerary possible, the nature of international travel demands that participants remain flexible to any changes. We will do our best to substitute activities and services of equal quality for those listed.

TOUR DATE: 7 days, Spring and Fall dates are best

SELF GUIDED TOUR PRICE: €1,250 Euros/pp double occupancy, €250 Euros/pp single supplement

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: 6 nights' hotel, 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners, hybrid rental bike, luggage transfers, map with route directions, emergency phone numbers for our Spain staff support (shorter and longer itineraries available)

TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: 1 dinner, lunches, beverages

GUIDED TOUR WITH VAN SUPPORT FOR GROUPS OF 6 OR MORE: €1,600 Euros/pp double occupancy, €250 Euros/pp single supplement

GUIDED TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: 6 nights' hotel, 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners, hybrid rental bike, bilingual local guide, van support, picnic lunches on riding days.

TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: 1 dinner, restaurant lunches, beverages

TRAVEL INFORMATION: THIS TOUR BEGINS IN TORROELLA DE MONTGRI AND ENDS IN MADREMANYA, SPAIN. Gerona is the closest airport. (Airport Code is GRO). You might be able to find less expensive international flights into Barcelona (Airport Code is BCN). There are trains that depart Barcelona every hour for Flaça (the closest train station to both the beginning and end of the tour). Transfers to the hotel at the beginning or end of the tour may be arranged from either the Gerona or the Barcelona. Ryan Air has very reasonably priced air service to Gerona from both London and Madrid.

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