Contrasts of Catalonia (Catalunya) Cycling

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Very good holiday with excellent cycling routes, good quality bikes and some unique hotels. We did not realise that the Costa Brava had so many medieval villages relatively close to the coast.

Anonymous | Traveled in July

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7 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

12 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Ends

Calella De Palafrugell, Spain

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Highlights

Ride through beautiful villages and rural orchards

Soak up the sun on sandy beaches and beautiful bays

Quiet country roads - perfect for first-timers or nervous cyclists

Itinerary

This beautiful but gentle route is perfect for first time cyclists. The rides take you through olive groves and peach orchards to sun-drenched villages and picture-postcard fishing ports and pretty bays. The self-guided itinerary and short distances allow you to take everything at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to soak up the sun on the undeveloped Catalan coast. Your days will end in luxury with our specially selected hotels, including a restored 14th Century castle, all of which boast swimming pools.

day 1Start Calella de Palafrugell.

If you have arranged to join the transfer we will meet you at Flaca railway station and take you to your hotel (35mins) where you are accommodated in rooms with a private balcony and sea view. It is less than 5 minutes walk to the centre of town where you have so many restaurants to choose from that we have left the choice up to you. Calella is a lovely seaside resort, popular with Spanish visitors, which boasts three little sandy coves, all popular for sunbathing and swimming.Premium Hotel

day 2Ride to Platja de Pals

day 3Free day in Platja de Pals or optional ride

day 4Platja de Pals to La Bisbal

day 5Free day in La Bisbal or optional ride

day 6La Bisbal to Calella de Palafrugell

day 7Leave Calella de Palafrugell

What's Included

Accommodation

All luggage transfers between hotels

Meals

All breakfasts and 2 dinners

Others

Headwater Navigation AppHigh Quality Bikes

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5.0 | Excellent

Jul 31, 2013

CONTRASTS OF CATALUNYA CYCLING

A fantastic cycling holiday in the hidden Costa Brava, hardly any traffic or other people, with superb hotels and delicious meals.

Jul 31, 2013

AnonymousVerified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Jul 1, 2013

CONTRASTS OF CATALUNYA CYCLING

Very good holiday with excellent cycling routes, good quality bikes and some unique hotels. We did not realise that the Costa Brava had so many medieval villages relatively close to the coast.

Jul 1, 2013

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