Do you want to discover the best of Catalonia? Cycle along the pristine Costa Brava ('Wild Coast’), through medieval villages with their rich cultural heritage and enjoy phenomenal views in the Pyrenees? Then this route is for you!
Every day you cycle between 40 and 60 km, sometimes with a lot of height difference. If you want more days, more or less kilometers, a mixture of cycling and walking or an excursion, do not hesitate to ask. We personalize all our trips.
- 293 km (40 to 60 km daily)
- 2 days through the mountains
- 7x boutiquehotels
- 7x breakfast
- 7x lunch/ picknick
- fully equipped trekkingbike included
Day 1: Arrival and optional bike ride
(optional)
If you arrive in Barcelona, you’ll take the high speed train to Figueres where we will pick you up. If you arrive at the airport of Girona, we will pick you up there and bring you to the hotel in Sant Pere de Pescador.
While you enjoy a welcome drink, we will give you a brief explanation about the further course of the journey and show you your bike. On this day you can choose to chill by the pool or go to the 6 km long sandy beach with various beach bars.
Those who want to try the bike can cycle through the Aguamolls, a nature reserve and important bird sanctuary. The historic village of Castello d’Empuries with its impressive cathedral is also worth a visit. You can also follow the cycle path along the Muga river to the coastal villages of Empuria Brava and Roses.
Day 2: Along the Coastline and Greek- Roman ruins
47 km 170 m 140 m
After breakfast at the hacienda, you start your tour going south. The cycle path runs along the coastline and the Greek Roman ruins of Empuries. After a short stop in beautiful Sant Marti d’Empuries, you cycle towards the white village of Escala, known for its anchovies.
In the fishing town of Estartit you can have lunch at one of many restaurants at the harbour with a splendid view on the Isles de Medes, 7 small islands and a true diving paradise. You now leave the coast behind and cycle through rolling hills on quiet farmer roads. The route leads us through medieval villages such as Torroella de Montgri, Gualta and Palau Sator to the charming village of Pals. Pals has been chosen as one of the prettiest villages in Spain. Certainly worth a stop.
You sleep in a unique castle outside of the village. An ancient fortified country house from the 16th and 17th century. All 5 rooms are spacious, some with terrace and all with great character. There is a small bar where you can have dinner, a stunning garden that overlooks the countryside and a swimming pool.
Optional:
- a visit to the ruins of Empuries
- a boat trip to discover the Isles the Medes. With or without snorkling/ diving experience
- dive in the mediterranean sea at the beaches of Palls, just 3 km away.
Day 3: Through magical, medieval villages
58 km 460 m 330 m
Today is a ride back to medieval times. You cycle from one medieval village to the next on small roads through rolling fields and pine trees. This landscape looks a lot like Tuscany.
One of the highlight of this day is the fairy tale village Peratallada. It is built completely on rocks. Think of narrow, cobbled streets in a medieval, fortified village. Small, hidden restaurants where you imagine yourself in the French Provence. Peratallada is one of the most beautiful villages in Spain and will not disappoint you.
Neither will your hotel today. A 4 star castle on a hill overlooking a wonderful countryside with olive trees and oak. This hotel combines the magic a 1000 year old castle has to offer together with modern-day design and comfort. You can relax in the swimming pools and enjoy delicious gastronomy in the restaurant or bar.
Optional:
- massages / beauty treatments at the hotel
- if you want to push yourself more with the bike, climb to Els Angels, a monastery on a mountain top with a beautiful view of the region.
Day 4: The Catalan mainland
62 km 803 m 836 m
Today you will swap the Baix Emporda for Alt Emporda. You will cycle through the Catalan countryside and small villages decorated by the typical yellow ribbon, the symbol of Catalonia.
Those who are looking for a souvenir can stop in La Bisbal Emporda, known for its ceramics and vintage shops. You’ll follow the Ter river for a while and cycle north through a varied rough and rolling landscape. You pass a few typical Catalan villages and beautiful views of rural Catalonia with the Pyrenees in the background.
You sleep in an century old, renovated mill with a large garden and swimming pool. In the dining room you can enjoy a traditional Catalan menu. The hotel has a massage room where you can relax and offers wine tours at a beautiful vineyard at walking distance.
Optional:
- Enjoy a wine tasting at the local vineyard
Day 5: Quiet cycle paths, vineyards and the Muga river
51 km 579 m 641 m
Today is a relaxing cycle day on mainly flat roads / paths. You can choose to cycle through the city of Figueres, with its lively Ramblas with terraces and the museum of the surrealistic painter Salvador Dali. If you’d rather stick to nature, you’ll cycle through vineyards and charming villages to Perelada.
Peralada is a medieval town that is known cause of its wineries where the prestigious Catalan cava is savored. The landmark of Peralada is the castle Castel de Peralada, the former residence of the counts of Peralada. It is surrounded by a park with wonderful old trees.
You bike through the Aguamolls nature reserve to your boutique hotel in Palau de Saverdera, a small village at the foot of the southern Sierra of Verdera slope. In the village you’ll find several Catalan restaurants that serve fine local cuisine.
Day 6: Panoramics over the peninsula of Cap de Creus
35 km 1130 m 1046 m
Your 5th cycle day leads you through the mountains, with a view of the Bay of Roses, which has been declared a world heritage site.
Here you can enjoy phenomenal nature that is now accessible to everyone thanks to our electric bicycles.
You start your climb in Villajuiga and follow the winding road towards the Sant Pere de Rodes Monumental Complex of the 9th century. The complex is made up of Sant Pere de Rodes Monastery, the old town of Santa Creu and the ruins of Verdera castle on the top. From there you have an extraordinary view of the Cap de Creus peninsula and the Mediterranean Sea on both sides.
You descend to Port de la Selva, a white fishing village with a large bay and climb again towards the col of Perafita..
Tonight you sleep in Cadaques, a fishing town that looks like a postcard. This is the village where Salvador Dali lived and worked. Your hotel is in a secluded bay at the beach, next to the world famous house of the artist. An extra day in this seaside town is an option, as there is a lot to see.
Optional:
- visit Sant Pere de Rodes Monastery. The architectural remains are a unique example of the structure of a Medieval settlement.
- Walk to Verdera Castle on the top, 2000 feet above for an extraordinary panoramic view
- Dine at Compartir, a restaurant of former chefs of the world famous restaurant ‘El Bulli’.
Day 7: The breathtaking beauty of the Cap de Creus
40 km 995 m 1152 m
There is no better way to end your vacation than cycling through the most remarkable region of Catalonia: the Natural Park of Cap de Creus
Those who want to make some extra kilometers can bike to the lighthouse of Cap de Creus, the most eastern point of the Pyrenees. Here it becomes clear where the name "Costa Brava" or "wild coast" comes from. You drive through a rough, moonlike landscape with whimsical rock formations. You can have lunch at the lighthouse with spectacular views. Highly recommended!
After you bike back via the Col from Perafita to the Bay of Roses. You can choose between the normal concrete road or the gravel path. The road leads you along phenomenal views, turquoise bays and hidden beaches.
Your tour ends in Santa Margarita, where you return the bike and we take you to your hotel in the historic town of Castello d’Empuries.
Optional:
- go for a walk in the Pla de Tudela park. The primitive beauty of the rock formations look surrealistic
- go for a swim and have lunch in the chiringuito / beach bar of the Cala Pelosa bay
- take a walking or kayaking trip along secluded bays
- visit the house of Salvador Dali. Located on the picturesque bay of Port Llegat, it is now a museum.
Day 8: Transfer to the airport & flight home
After seven days of fine blue Mediterranean sea, nature, culture and great food, your batteries are fully charged again. We will take you to the airport or train station.
Prices
GOLD
Unique and authentic boutiquehotels.
| Price pp | €1199 |
| Surplus High Season (pp, per week) | €130 |
| Surplus Single Room (pp, per week) | €350 |
PREMIUM
Luxurious boutiquehotels. Only 4 star hotels.
| Price pp | €1549 |
| Surplus High Season (pp, per week) | €130 |
| Surplus Single Room (pp, per week) | €350 |
Included
- 7 nights in small-scale boutique hotels
- 7x breakfast
- 7x lunch in a picnic form
- fully equipped City of Hybrid bicycle
- welcome drink
- info package and routes on GPS or smartphone
- drinking bottle
- transfers Girona airport or Figueres train station
- transfers luggage between the hotels
- 24/7 backup for questions / problems
- route tailored to your needs
Optional
Bikes
- Hybride/ Trekkingbike (per person, per week) €100
- E - citybike Bosch (per person, per week) €250
- E - mountainbike (per person, per week) €250
- Gravelbike Thompson (per person, per week) €250
Extra´s
- Surplus High Season (pp, per week) €130
- Surplus Single Room (pp, per week) €350
Catalonia is a surprisingly varied region in the North of Spain. It is unique because of its natural beauty, cultural sites and strategic location between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees.
Our cycling routes are located in the North of Catalonia, just across the French border. This is the most unspoilt part of the Costa Brava! You cycle or walk along desolate beaches and various nature reserves such as the Cap de Creus peninsula, the Montgri mountain range, the Isles Medes Marine Reserve and the Aguamolls Bird Sanctuary.
This region can be proud of its rich cultural heritage. The southern part is called the 'The Golden Triangle' for a reason. Ancient medieval villages, archaeological sites and museums take you back to ancient times. In the evening you stay in historic castles or haciendas that immerse you in authentic Catalonia.
3 stars Restaurant El Bulli also put this region on the Burgundian world map. The restaurant is closed, but several chefs now have their own restaurant where you can enjoy star-class tapas. And for the city trippers among you, vibrant Barcelona is only an hour and a half away by car.
This region has it all and the best way to discover this diversity, is through our vacations!
ACCESSIBILITY
You can reach us:
- by car (1150km)
- by plane to Girona, Perpignan or to Barcelona.
- by train from Brussels to Figueres
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