Costa Brava & Empordà - old version
Spain Bike Tours
Explore the coast & inland beauty of Catalonia
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length6–8 days
- Prices from€735 Rates
Overview
On this Costa Brava bike tour, you cycle along the coast of l’Empordà and inland through one of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in Catalonia. Impressive wild coasts, large sandy beaches, rice fields, great agricultural plains, and wetlands are highlighted.
Different waves of history have brought varied cultures and heritages, with several settlements and ruins from the Iberians, the Greeks, the Romans, and into the medieval ages. The whole region is dotted with hundreds of small villages, with well-conserved medieval castles, churches, or spectacular arched squares.
This charming route starts and ends in the medieval town of Torroella de Montgrí. As you cycle, north along the coast, inland, and back again to the coast, the varied terrain and wonderful cuisine blend to create the perfect cycling holiday.
For those who love bird watching, beyond the beaches, in the natural reserves of the wetland, birds rest on their amazing migration between Europe and Africa. A good variety of ducks, herons, waders, and other wetland birds can usually be spotted.
Highlights
- Costa Brava
- Plain and coast of Empordà
- Opportunity to visit Dali's Museum in Figueres
- Natural park “Aiguamolls d’Empordà”, an important center of bird watching
- Greek-Roman ruins of Empúries
- La Bisbal d'Empordà, region's captial
- Colorful Calella de Palafrugell
- Pyrenees
- Catalan Cuisine
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Itinerary
8-day tour
Day 1: Arrival at Torroella de Montgrí
Day 2: Torroella de Montgrí - Castelló d'Empúries, 23 mi. (37 km)
Day 3: Loop ride Castelló d' Empúries, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 4: Castelló d' Empúries – Madremanya, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 5: Madremanya - Calella de Palafrugell, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Calella de Palafrugell - Torroella de Montgrí, 18 mi. (29 km)
Day 7: Loop ride Torroella de Montgrí, 26 mi. or 12 mi. (41 km or 19 km)
Day 8: DepartureAll distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the route, you may find temporary deviations/detours necessary due to roadwork or other unforeseen circumstances that will not be reflected on your maps or route descriptions. In this case, please follow the directions posted locally.
Day 1: Arrival at Torroella de Montgrí
Your tour begins in Torroella de Montgrí located on the north bank of the Ter river, surrounded by the Natural Park of Montgrí Massif, Medes Islands, and Low Ter. The Mediterranean Museum is a must if you want to learn about the area. Tour documentation and maps will be waiting for you at your first hotel.Preferred accommodation:
- Standard: Fonda Mitjà
- Premium: Hotel Moli del Mig
Day 2: Torroella de Montgrí - Castelló d'Empúries, 23 mi. (37 km)
After the delivery of the necessary documentation and bike fitting, you can start your cycle tour. Of course, this could be a relaxing day by the pool or the beach. But a nice loop ride is also available to follow the Daro River and visit some small but very charming medieval villages such as Fonolleres.You reach the ruins of the Iberian village near Ullastret, where you can enjoy the wonderful panoramic view over the area. You come back to Torroella through Palau-Sator and Peratalla, some of the most beautiful medieval villages of the area. You will have an alternative route to the coast, to enjoy the beach and the coastal village of L’Estartit.
Elevation: +162 m
Preferred accommodation:
- Standard: Hotel Canet
- Premium: Hotel Palau Maceli
Day 3: Loop ride Castelló d' Empúries, 29 mi. (47 km)
Castelló is an important medieval settlement where you can visit the Jewish Quarter and its magnificent Cathedral. From there, you will head Peralada, the capital of the wine region, and then arrive to Figueres where
you can visit the Salvador Dalí Museum, the most visited museum in Spain. Then, cycling south, you will pass through Siurana, and an olive oil mill. There is an optional visit to the Natural Park of l'Empordà wetlands, a protected area of great ornithological importance.Elevation: +390 m
Preferred accommodation:
- Standard: Hotel Canet
- Premium: Hotel Palau Maceli
Day 4: Castelló d' Empúries – Madremanya, 34 mi. (55 km)
Today's route takes you from the Alt Empordà region to the Baix Empordà region, cycling through the inland part of this area. You can visit typical rural villages such as Sant Miquel de Fluvià, with a Romanesque monastery, and magnificent tower, and Sant Mori and its castle. You pass Verges, a medieval village with the remains of its ancient walls, and Foixà, where we can see a magnificent panorama of the plain of the Baix Empordà. After passing the medieval villages of La Pera and Púbol you reach Madremanya.Elevation: +600 m
Preferred accommodation:
- Standard & premium: Hotel Plaça Madremanya
Day 5: Madremanya - Calella de Palafrugell, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today, the itinerary goes from the most interior part of the region to the coast. It goes through a large number of medieval settlements: Cruilles, with its great tower. Then, you cycle through La Bisbal d'Empordà, the region's capital, with its medieval castle and its Pottery Museum. We continue cycling to Torrent, where you find a singular marmalade museum. After crossing Palafrugell, we arrive at the old fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, which still retains its original charm.Elevation: +253 m
Preferred accommodation:
- Standard: Hotel Sant Roc
- Premium: Hotel Alga
Day 6: Calella de Palafrugell - Torroella de Montgrí, 18 mi. (29 km)
The route to return to Torroella de Montgrí along the area ‘Empordanet’ with a great variety of beautiful landscapes and cultural sights. You visit the magnificent medieval historic monument of Pals. This day, the route runs through the interesting area of the Pals rice fields. You have an alternative route that brings to the long sandy beach of the Ter River mouth.Elevation: +180 m
Preferred accommodation:
- Standard: Fonda Mitjà
- Premium: Hotel Moli del Mig
Day 7: Loop ride Torroella de Montgrí, 26 mi. or 12 mi. (41 km or 19 km)
This could be a relaxing day by the pool or the beach. But a nice loop ride is also available to follow the Daro River and visit some small but very charming medieval villages such as Fonolleres. You will reach the ruins of the Iberian village near Ullastret, where you can enjoy the wonderful panoramic view over the area. You come back to Torroella through Palau-Sator and Peratalla, some of the most beautiful medieval villages of the area. You will have an alternative route to the coast, to enjoy the beach and the coastal village of L’Estartit.Preferred accommodation:
- Standard: Fonda Mitjà
- Premium: Hotel Moli del Mig
Day 8: Departure
Departure from Torroella de Montgrí after breakfast.6-day tour
Day 1: Arrival at Torroella de Montgrí
Day 2: Torroella de Montgrí - Castelló d' Empúries, 23 mi. (37 km), +162 m
Day 3: Castelló d' Empúries – Madremanya, 34 mi. (55 km), +600 m
Day 4: Madremanya - Calella de Palafrugell, 25 mi. (40 km), +253 m
Day 5: Calella de Palafrugell - Torroella de Montgrí, 18 mi. (29 km), +180 m
Day 6: DepartureMap
Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
You will have your choice regarding the level of accommodations, standard (2 or 3 star) or premium (3 or 4 star). On each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred hotel. If the hotel listed is not available, a hotel of equal standard will be offered.
Bicycles
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 5 or 7 nights in the booked category
- Breakfasts
- Luggage transfer, max 2 pieces, suitcase (max. 20 kg) & carry on
- 24-speed touring bike (including pannier, helmet, map carrier, odometer, water bottle, share repair kit and bike lock)
- Roadbook & maps
- Tourist information
- Emergency assistance
What’s Not Included
- Tourist tax (see pricing)
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Daily arrivals are possible from March through October 2023
Low season: March 1 through April 5 & October 1 through October 31, 2023
Mid season: April 6 through June 22 & September 3 through September 30, 2023
High season: June 23 through September 2, 2023Standard accommodations Low season Midseason High season Twin/double $ 1550 £ 812 $ 1,392 € 930 kr 142579 ₪ 3789 ¥ 155967 Mex$ 17227 NZ$ 1708 NOK 11187 zł 4111 S$ 1378 kr 11057 $ 1,017 $ 1641 £ 860 $ 1,474 € 985 kr 151012 ₪ 4013 ¥ 165191 Mex$ 18246 NZ$ 1809 NOK 11848 zł 4354 S$ 1460 kr 11711 $ 1,077 $ 1733 £ 908 $ 1,556 € 1040 kr 159444 ₪ 4237 ¥ 174414 Mex$ 19265 NZ$ 1910 NOK 12510 zł 4597 S$ 1541 kr 12365 $ 1,137 Single supplement $ 517 £ 271 $ 464 € 310 kr 47526 ₪ 1263 ¥ 51989 Mex$ 5742 NZ$ 569 NOK 3729 zł 1370 S$ 459 kr 3686 $ 339 $ 545 £ 286 $ 489 € 327 kr 50133 ₪ 1332 ¥ 54840 Mex$ 6057 NZ$ 600 NOK 3933 zł 1445 S$ 485 kr 3888 $ 358 $ 637 £ 334 $ 572 € 382 kr 58565 ₪ 1556 ¥ 64064 Mex$ 7076 NZ$ 701 NOK 4595 zł 1688 S$ 566 kr 4542 $ 418 Third person in a room $ 1415 £ 741 $ 1,270 € 849 kr 130161 ₪ 3459 ¥ 142383 Mex$ 15727 NZ$ 1559 NOK 10212 zł 3753 S$ 1258 kr 10094 $ 928 $ 1496 £ 784 $ 1,344 € 898 kr 137674 ₪ 3659 ¥ 150600 Mex$ 16635 NZ$ 1649 NOK 10802 zł 3969 S$ 1331 kr 10676 $ 982 $ 1580 £ 828 $ 1,419 € 948 kr 145339 ₪ 3862 ¥ 158985 Mex$ 17561 NZ$ 1741 NOK 11403 zł 4190 S$ 1405 kr 11271 $ 1,037 Solo traveler (in addition to single supplement) $ 123 £ 65 $ 111 € 74 kr 11345 ₪ 301 ¥ 12410 Mex$ 1371 NZ$ 136 NOK 890 zł 327 S$ 110 kr 880 $ 81 Tourist tax €5 Premium accommodations Low season Midseason High season Twin/double $ 2066 £ 1083 $ 1,855 € 1240 kr 190106 ₪ 5052 ¥ 207956 Mex$ 22970 NZ$ 2277 NOK 14915 zł 5481 S$ 1838 kr 14742 $ 1,356 $ 2350 £ 1231 $ 2,110 € 1410 kr 216169 ₪ 5745 ¥ 236466 Mex$ 26119 NZ$ 2589 NOK 16960 zł 6232 S$ 2089 kr 16764 $ 1,542 $ 2999 £ 1572 $ 2,693 € 1800 kr 275960 ₪ 7334 ¥ 301871 Mex$ 33344 NZ$ 3305 NOK 21651 zł 7956 S$ 2667 kr 21400 $ 1,968 Single supplement $ 713 £ 374 $ 640 € 428 kr 65617 ₪ 1744 ¥ 71778 Mex$ 7928 NZ$ 786 NOK 5148 zł 1892 S$ 634 kr 5089 $ 468 $ 950 £ 498 $ 853 € 570 kr 87387 ₪ 2322 ¥ 95592 Mex$ 10559 NZ$ 1047 NOK 6856 zł 2519 S$ 845 kr 6777 $ 623 $ 1263 £ 662 $ 1,134 € 758 kr 116210 ₪ 3088 ¥ 127121 Mex$ 14041 NZ$ 1392 NOK 9118 zł 3350 S$ 1123 kr 9012 $ 829 Third person in a room $ 1880 £ 985 $ 1,688 € 1128 kr 172935 ₪ 4596 ¥ 189173 Mex$ 20895 NZ$ 2071 NOK 13568 zł 4986 S$ 1672 kr 13411 $ 1,233 $ 2135 £ 1118 $ 1,917 € 1281 kr 196392 ₪ 5219 ¥ 214832 Mex$ 23729 NZ$ 2352 NOK 15409 zł 5662 S$ 1898 kr 15230 $ 1,401 $ 2720 £ 1425 $ 2,442 € 1632 kr 250204 ₪ 6649 ¥ 273696 Mex$ 30231 NZ$ 2997 NOK 19631 zł 7213 S$ 2418 kr 19403 $ 1,784 Solo traveler (in addition to single supplement) $ 123 £ 65 $ 111 € 74 kr 11345 ₪ 301 ¥ 12410 Mex$ 1371 NZ$ 136 NOK 890 zł 327 S$ 110 kr 880 $ 81 Tourist tax $ 16 £ 8 $ 14 € 10 kr 1456 ₪ 39 ¥ 1593 Mex$ 176 NZ$ 17 NOK 114 zł 42 S$ 14 kr 113 $ 10 Standard accommodations Low season Mid season High season Twin/double $ 1225 £ 642 $ 1,100 € 735 kr 112684 ₪ 2995 ¥ 123264 Mex$ 13615 NZ$ 1350 NOK 8841 zł 3249 S$ 1089 kr 8738 $ 804 $ 1283 £ 672 $ 1,152 € 770 kr 118050 ₪ 3137 ¥ 129134 Mex$ 14264 NZ$ 1414 NOK 9262 zł 3403 S$ 1141 kr 9155 $ 842 $ 1358 £ 712 $ 1,219 € 815 kr 124949 ₪ 3321 ¥ 136680 Mex$ 15097 NZ$ 1496 NOK 9803 zł 3602 S$ 1208 kr 9690 $ 891 Single supplement $ 377 £ 197 $ 338 € 226 kr 34648 ₪ 921 ¥ 37902 Mex$ 4186 NZ$ 415 NOK 2718 zł 999 S$ 335 kr 2687 $ 247 $ 395 £ 207 $ 355 € 237 kr 36335 ₪ 966 ¥ 39746 Mex$ 4390 NZ$ 435 NOK 2851 zł 1048 S$ 351 kr 2818 $ 259 $ 450 £ 236 $ 404 € 270 kr 41394 ₪ 1100 ¥ 45281 Mex$ 5002 NZ$ 496 NOK 3248 zł 1193 S$ 400 kr 3210 $ 295 Third person in a room $ 1118 £ 586 $ 1,004 € 671 kr 102872 ₪ 2734 ¥ 112531 Mex$ 12430 NZ$ 1232 NOK 8071 zł 2966 S$ 994 kr 7978 $ 734 $ 1170 £ 613 $ 1,050 € 702 kr 107625 ₪ 2860 ¥ 117730 Mex$ 13004 NZ$ 1289 NOK 8444 zł 3103 S$ 1040 kr 8346 $ 768
$ 1238 £ 649 $ 1,112 € 743 kr 113910 ₪ 3027 ¥ 124606 Mex$ 13763 NZ$ 1364 NOK 8937 zł 3284 S$ 1101 kr 8834 $ 812 Solo traveler (in addition to single supplement) $ 123 £ 65 $ 111 € 74 kr 11345 ₪ 301 ¥ 12410 Mex$ 1371 NZ$ 136 NOK 890 zł 327 S$ 110 kr 880 $ 81 Tourist tax $ 7 £ 4 $ 7 € 5 kr 690 ₪ 18 ¥ 755 Mex$ 83 NZ$ 8 NOK 54 zł 20 S$ 7 kr 54 $ 5 Premium accommodations Low season Mid season High season Twin/double $ 1583 £ 829 $ 1,421 € 950 kr 145646 ₪ 3871 ¥ 159321 Mex$ 17598 NZ$ 1744 NOK 11427 zł 4199 S$ 1408 kr 11295 $ 1,039 $ 1750 £ 917 $ 1,571 € 1050 kr 160977 ₪ 4278 ¥ 176091 Mex$ 19450 NZ$ 1928 NOK 12630 zł 4641 S$ 1556 kr 12483 $ 1,148 $ 2233 £ 1170 $ 2,005 € 1340 kr 205437 ₪ 5459 ¥ 224726 Mex$ 24822 NZ$ 2460 NOK 16118 zł 5923 S$ 1986 kr 15931 $ 1,465 Single supplement $ 513 £ 269 $ 461 € 308 kr 47220 ₪ 1255 ¥ 51653 Mex$ 5705 NZ$ 566 NOK 3705 zł 1361 S$ 456 kr 3662 $ 337 $ 672 £ 352 $ 603 € 403 kr 61784 ₪ 1642 ¥ 67586 Mex$ 7465 NZ$ 740 NOK 4848 zł 1781 S$ 597 kr 4791 $ 441 $ 893 £ 468 $ 802 € 536 kr 82175 ₪ 2184 ¥ 89890 Mex$ 9929 NZ$ 984 NOK 6447 zł 2369 S$ 794 kr 6373 $ 586 Third person in a room $ 1440 £ 754 $ 1,293 € 864 kr 132461 ₪ 3520 ¥ 144898 Mex$ 16005 NZ$ 1586 NOK 10393 zł 3819 S$ 1280 kr 10272 $ 945 $ 1590 £ 833 $ 1,427 € 954 kr 146259 ₪ 3887 ¥ 159992 Mex$ 17672 NZ$ 1752 NOK 11475 zł 4217 S$ 1414 kr 11342 $ 1,043 $ 2025 £ 1061 $ 1,818 € 1215 kr 186273 ₪ 4950 ¥ 203763 Mex$ 22507 NZ$ 2231 NOK 14615 zł 5370 S$ 1800 kr 14445 $ 1,328 Solo traveler (in addition to single supplement) $ 123 £ 65 $ 111 € 74 kr 11345 ₪ 301 ¥ 12410 Mex$ 1371 NZ$ 136 NOK 890 zł 327 S$ 110 kr 880 $ 81 Tourist tax €8
Extra Options
8-day tour
Standard accommodation (7 dinners): $ 340 £ 178 $ 305 € 204 kr 31276 ₪ 831 ¥ 34212 Mex$ 3779 NZ$ 375 NOK 2454 zł 902 S$ 302 kr 2425 $ 223 Premium accommodation (5 dinners): $ 257 £ 134 $ 230 € 154 kr 23610 ₪ 627 ¥ 25827 Mex$ 2853 NZ$ 283 NOK 1852 zł 681 S$ 228 kr 1831 $ 168
6-day tour
Standard accommodation (5 dinners): $ 258 £ 135 $ 232 € 155 kr 23763 ₪ 632 ¥ 25994 Mex$ 2871 NZ$ 285 NOK 1864 zł 685 S$ 230 kr 1843 $ 169 Premium accommodation (4 dinners): $ 218 £ 114 $ 196 € 131 kr 20084 ₪ 534 ¥ 21970 Mex$ 2427 NZ$ 241 NOK 1576 zł 579 S$ 194 kr 1557 $ 143
Torroella de Montgrí
Standard accommodations Low season Midseason High season Twin/double $ 83 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7666 ₪ 204 ¥ 8385 Mex$ 926 NZ$ 92 NOK 601 zł 221 S$ 74 kr 594 $ 55 Single On request Premium accommodations Twin/double $ 100 £ 52 $ 90 € 60 kr 9199 ₪ 244 ¥ 10062 Mex$ 1111 NZ$ 110 NOK 722 zł 265 S$ 89 kr 713 $ 66 $ 125 £ 65 $ 112 € 75 kr 11498 ₪ 306 ¥ 12578 Mex$ 1389 NZ$ 138 NOK 902 zł 332 S$ 111 kr 892 $ 82 $ 175 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16098 ₪ 428 ¥ 17609 Mex$ 1945 NZ$ 193 NOK 1263 zł 464 S$ 156 kr 1248 $ 115 Single On request Tourist tax not included in price. This will be charged on final invoice.
8-day tour
Electric bike: $ 225 £ 118 $ 202 € 135 kr 20697 ₪ 550 ¥ 22640 Mex$ 2501 NZ$ 248 NOK 1624 zł 597 S$ 200 kr 1605 $ 148 Gravel bike: $ 225 £ 118 $ 202 € 135 kr 20697 ₪ 550 ¥ 22640 Mex$ 2501 NZ$ 248 NOK 1624 zł 597 S$ 200 kr 1605 $ 148 Gravel plus bike: $ 283 £ 148 $ 254 € 170 kr 26063 ₪ 693 ¥ 28510 Mex$ 3149 NZ$ 312 NOK 2045 zł 751 S$ 252 kr 2021 $ 186 GPS: $ 108 £ 57 $ 97 € 65 kr 9965 ₪ 265 ¥ 10901 Mex$ 1204 NZ$ 119 NOK 782 zł 287 S$ 96 kr 773 $ 71 Look or Shimano MTB pedals: $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4599 ₪ 122 ¥ 5031 Mex$ 556 NZ$ 55 NOK 361 zł 133 S$ 44 kr 357 $ 33 Child seat: $ 58 £ 31 $ 52 € 35 kr 5366 ₪ 143 ¥ 5870 Mex$ 648 NZ$ 64 NOK 421 zł 155 S$ 52 kr 416 $ 38
6-day tour
Electric bike: $ 150 £ 79 $ 135 € 90 kr 13798 ₪ 367 ¥ 15094 Mex$ 1667 NZ$ 165 NOK 1083 zł 398 S$ 133 kr 1070 $ 98 Gravel bike: $ 150 £ 79 $ 135 € 90 kr 13798 ₪ 367 ¥ 15094 Mex$ 1667 NZ$ 165 NOK 1083 zł 398 S$ 133 kr 1070 $ 98 Gravel plus bike: $ 192 £ 100 $ 172 € 115 kr 17631 ₪ 469 ¥ 19286 Mex$ 2130 NZ$ 211 NOK 1383 zł 508 S$ 170 kr 1367 $ 126 GPS: $ 75 £ 39 $ 67 € 45 kr 6899 ₪ 183 ¥ 7547 Mex$ 834 NZ$ 83 NOK 541 zł 199 S$ 67 kr 535 $ 49 Look or Shimano MTB pedals: $ 33 £ 17 $ 30 € 20 kr 3066 ₪ 81 ¥ 3354 Mex$ 370 NZ$ 37 NOK 241 zł 88 S$ 30 kr 238 $ 22 Child seat: $ 42 £ 22 $ 37 € 25 kr 3833 ₪ 102 ¥ 4193 Mex$ 463 NZ$ 46 NOK 301 zł 111 S$ 37 kr 297 $ 27
1 - 4 people (shared costs) Up to 8 people (additional cost per person) Girona to Girona Airport $ 75 £ 39 $ 67 € 45 kr 6899 ₪ 183 ¥ 7547 Mex$ 834 NZ$ 83 NOK 541 zł 199 S$ 67 kr 535 $ 49 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2516 Mex$ 278 NZ$ 28 NOK 180 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 16 Girona - Barcelona Airport $ 325 £ 170 $ 292 € 195 kr 29896 ₪ 794 ¥ 32703 Mex$ 3612 NZ$ 358 NOK 2346 zł 862 S$ 289 kr 2318 $ 213 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2516 Mex$ 278 NZ$ 28 NOK 180 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 16 Torroella - Girona/ Girona Airport $ 183 £ 96 $ 165 € 110 kr 16864 ₪ 448 ¥ 18448 Mex$ 2038 NZ$ 202 NOK 1323 zł 486 S$ 163 kr 1308 $ 120 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2516 Mex$ 278 NZ$ 28 NOK 180 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 16 Torroella - Barcelona Airport $ 417 £ 218 $ 374 € 250 kr 38328 ₪ 1019 ¥ 41927 Mex$ 4631 NZ$ 459 NOK 3007 zł 1105 S$ 370 kr 2972 $ 273 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2516 Mex$ 278 NZ$ 28 NOK 180 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 16 Girona - Torroella de Montgrí € € Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
This is a moderate self-guided bike tour during which you will cycle an average of 40 km per day with an elevation difference of + 190 m.
Airport Info
Fly to Barcelona International Airport (BCN) or to Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Local Travel
Barcelona (BCN)
There are two options for onward travel from Barcelona to Girona:
From Barcelona airport: You can take the shuttle train to Barcelona Sants main station. The shuttle train leaves from Terminal 2. If your flight arrives at Terminal 1 there is a bus that leaves every 7 minutes and takes 10 minutes to get to Terminal 2. The train from Terminal 2 departs every 30 minutes at :08 and :38. and takes 19 minutes to get to Sants station. A taxi from Barcelona airport to Sants train station usually costs about €25 and the trip takes about 25 minutes.
From Sants Station: You can take the slow train (1:46), fast train (1:30) or the high-speed train (37 min). For train times, please see this website. It is recommended to pre-book the high-speed train tickets as it gets very busy. This can be done on the same website.
It is then recommended that you travel by bus or by taxi onward to Torroella de Montgrí. The train station and bus station are in the same building in Girona.Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO): You can use the Barcelona Bus Service (part of the Sagales Company). Buses leave for the city center every hour. You can find complete timetables on the Sagales website.
Upon arrival at the bus station in Girona, you can travel onward to Torroella de Montgrí by bus or taxi.Climate
Girona has a mild climate, with plenty of sunny days and not too much rain. There are differences on the coast, which might be a couple of degrees warmer, but with a cooling sea breeze. The best season for cycling in the land of Dali is Spring (March to June) and Autumn (September- October). Temperatures range between 20° and 25º C. In summer temperatures can reach 33° - 34 º.
Recommended
We recommend that you arrive early in Girona and spend a day or two here. Girona is a beautiful city where you get a real feeling for its history just by walking through its ancient streets. A walled city, dating back to the Roman period, it has a fascinating old quarter. You will be able to explore the entire city on foot since it is not very large.
Remarks
Regarding luggage transfer, please have luggage at reception no later than 9 am. The luggage will be delivered to your next hotel by 5 pm. In the event of an inclement weather forecast, please pack your pannier accordingly.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Emergency Assistance
In case of problems with your rental bike, emergency assistance is included. Based on the damage or the location of the breakdown, you may be directed to the bike shop for repairs. If the problem was not your responsibility, our partner will be financially responsible. Please note that normal punctures are excluded from this included service. It is understood that participants on a self-guided tour will know how to repair or change an inner tube. In case of assistance for normal punctures or if you need assistance with personal bikes, a fee will be charged for the roadside assistance.
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