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 $ 1543 £ 814 $ 1,404 € 930 kr 142588 ₪ 3810 ¥ 160204 Mex$ 17196 NZ$ 1683 NOK 11029 zł 4041 S$ 1387 kr 11043 $ 1,031 $ 1634 £ 862 $ 1,487 € 985 kr 151021 ₪ 4035 ¥ 169678 Mex$ 18213 NZ$ 1783 NOK 11681 zł 4280 S$ 1469 kr 11696 $ 1,092 $ 1725 £ 910 $ 1,570 € 1040 kr 159453 ₪ 4260 ¥ 179152 Mex$ 19230 NZ$ 1882 NOK 12333 zł 4519 S$ 1552 kr 12349 $ 1,153 Single supplement $ 514 £ 271 $ 468 € 310 kr 47529 ₪ 1270 ¥ 53401 Mex$ 5732 NZ$ 561 NOK 3676 zł 1347 S$ 462 kr 3681 $ 344 $ 542 £ 286 $ 494 € 327 kr 50136 ₪ 1340 ¥ 56330 Mex$ 6046 NZ$ 592 NOK 3878 zł 1421 S$ 488 kr 3883 $ 362 $ 634 £ 334 $ 577 € 382 kr 58568 ₪ 1565 ¥ 65804 Mex$ 7063 NZ$ 691 NOK 4530 zł 1660 S$ 570 kr 4536 $ 423 Third person in a room $ 1408 £ 743 $ 1,281 € 849 kr 130169 ₪ 3478 ¥ 146250 Mex$ 15698 NZ$ 1537 NOK 10068 zł 3689 S$ 1267 kr 10081 $ 941 $ 1490 £ 786 $ 1,355 € 898 kr 137682 ₪ 3679 ¥ 154691 Mex$ 16604 NZ$ 1625 NOK 10649 zł 3902 S$ 1340 kr 10663 $ 995 $ 1573 £ 829 $ 1,431 € 948 kr 145348 ₪ 3883 ¥ 163304 Mex$ 17529 NZ$ 1716 NOK 11242 zł 4119 S$ 1414 kr 11256 $ 1,051 Solo traveler (in addition to single supplement) $ 123 £ 65 $ 112 € 74 kr 11346 ₪ 303 ¥ 12747 Mex$ 1368 NZ$ 134 NOK 878 zł 322 S$ 110 kr 879 $ 82 Tourist tax €5 Premium accommodations Low season Midseason High season Twin/double $ 2057 £ 1085 $ 1,871 € 1240 kr 190117 ₪ 5079 ¥ 213605 Mex$ 22928 NZ$ 2245 NOK 14705 zł 5388 S$ 1850 kr 14724 $ 1,375 $ 2339 £ 1234 $ 2,128 € 1410 kr 216182 ₪ 5776 ¥ 242889 Mex$ 26071 NZ$ 2552 NOK 16721 zł 6127 S$ 2103 kr 16742 $ 1,563 $ 2986 £ 1575 $ 2,717 € 1800 kr 275977 ₪ 7373 ¥ 310072 Mex$ 33283 NZ$ 3258 NOK 21346 zł 7821 S$ 2685 kr 21373 $ 1,995 Single supplement $ 710 £ 374 $ 646 € 428 kr 65621 ₪ 1753 ¥ 73728 Mex$ 7914 NZ$ 775 NOK 5076 zł 1860 S$ 639 kr 5082 $ 474 $ 946 £ 499 $ 860 € 570 kr 87393 ₪ 2335 ¥ 98189 Mex$ 10539 NZ$ 1032 NOK 6759 zł 2477 S$ 850 kr 6768 $ 632 $ 1257 £ 663 $ 1,144 € 758 kr 116217 ₪ 3105 ¥ 130575 Mex$ 14016 NZ$ 1372 NOK 8989 zł 3294 S$ 1131 kr 9000 $ 840 Third person in a room $ 1871 £ 987 $ 1,702 € 1128 kr 172946 ₪ 4621 ¥ 194311 Mex$ 20857 NZ$ 2042 NOK 13377 zł 4901 S$ 1683 kr 13394 $ 1,250 $ 2125 £ 1121 $ 1,933 € 1281 kr 196404 ₪ 5247 ¥ 220668 Mex$ 23686 NZ$ 2319 NOK 15191 zł 5566 S$ 1911 kr 15210 $ 1,420 $ 2707 £ 1428 $ 2,463 € 1632 kr 250219 ₪ 6685 ¥ 281132 Mex$ 30176 NZ$ 2954 NOK 19353 zł 7091 S$ 2435 kr 19378 $ 1,809 Solo traveler (in addition to single supplement) $ 123 £ 65 $ 112 € 74 kr 11346 ₪ 303 ¥ 12747 Mex$ 1368 NZ$ 134 NOK 878 zł 322 S$ 110 kr 879 $ 82 Tourist tax $ 16 £ 8 $ 14 € 10 kr 1457 ₪ 39 ¥ 1636 Mex$ 176 NZ$ 17 NOK 113 zł 41 S$ 14 kr 113 $ 11 Standard accommodations Low season Mid season High season Twin/double $ 1219 £ 643 $ 1,109 € 735 kr 112691 ₪ 3011 ¥ 126613 Mex$ 13590 NZ$ 1330 NOK 8716 zł 3194 S$ 1096 kr 8727 $ 815 $ 1277 £ 674 $ 1,162 € 770 kr 118057 ₪ 3154 ¥ 132642 Mex$ 14238 NZ$ 1394 NOK 9131 zł 3346 S$ 1149 kr 9143 $ 854 $ 1352 £ 713 $ 1,230 € 815 kr 124956 ₪ 3339 ¥ 140393 Mex$ 15070 NZ$ 1475 NOK 9665 zł 3541 S$ 1216 kr 9677 $ 903 Single supplement $ 375 £ 198 $ 341 € 226 kr 34650 ₪ 926 ¥ 38931 Mex$ 4179 NZ$ 409 NOK 2680 zł 982 S$ 337 kr 2683 $ 251 $ 393 £ 207 $ 358 € 237 kr 36337 ₪ 971 ¥ 40826 Mex$ 4382 NZ$ 429 NOK 2811 zł 1030 S$ 354 kr 2814 $ 263 $ 448 £ 236 $ 407 € 270 kr 41397 ₪ 1106 ¥ 46511 Mex$ 4992 NZ$ 489 NOK 3202 zł 1173 S$ 403 kr 3206 $ 299 Third person in a room $ 1113 £ 587 $ 1,013 € 671 kr 102878 ₪ 2749 ¥ 115588 Mex$ 12407 NZ$ 1215 NOK 7957 zł 2916 S$ 1001 kr 7967 $ 744 $ 1165 £ 614 $ 1,059 € 702 kr 107631 ₪ 2876 ¥ 120928 Mex$ 12980 NZ$ 1271 NOK 8325 zł 3050 S$ 1047 kr 8335 $ 778
$ 1233 £ 650 $ 1,121 € 743 kr 113917 ₪ 3044 ¥ 127991 Mex$ 13738 NZ$ 1345 NOK 8811 zł 3229 S$ 1108 kr 8822 $ 824 Solo traveler (in addition to single supplement) $ 123 £ 65 $ 112 € 74 kr 11346 ₪ 303 ¥ 12747 Mex$ 1368 NZ$ 134 NOK 878 zł 322 S$ 110 kr 879 $ 82 Tourist tax $ 7 £ 4 $ 7 € 5 kr 690 ₪ 18 ¥ 775 Mex$ 83 NZ$ 8 NOK 53 zł 20 S$ 7 kr 53 $ 5 Premium accommodations Low season Mid season High season Twin/double $ 1576 £ 831 $ 1,434 € 950 kr 145655 ₪ 3892 ¥ 163649 Mex$ 17566 NZ$ 1720 NOK 11266 zł 4128 S$ 1417 kr 11280 $ 1,053 $ 1742 £ 919 $ 1,585 € 1050 kr 160987 ₪ 4301 ¥ 180875 Mex$ 19415 NZ$ 1901 NOK 12452 zł 4563 S$ 1566 kr 12468 $ 1,164 $ 2223 £ 1172 $ 2,022 € 1340 kr 205450 ₪ 5489 ¥ 230831 Mex$ 24777 NZ$ 2426 NOK 15891 zł 5823 S$ 1999 kr 15911 $ 1,485 Single supplement $ 511 £ 269 $ 465 € 308 kr 47223 ₪ 1262 ¥ 53057 Mex$ 5695 NZ$ 558 NOK 3652 zł 1338 S$ 459 kr 3657 $ 341 $ 669 £ 353 $ 608 € 403 kr 61788 ₪ 1651 ¥ 69422 Mex$ 7452 NZ$ 729 NOK 4779 zł 1751 S$ 601 kr 4785 $ 447 $ 889 £ 469 $ 809 € 536 kr 82180 ₪ 2196 ¥ 92332 Mex$ 9911 NZ$ 970 NOK 6356 zł 2329 S$ 800 kr 6364 $ 594 Third person in a room $ 1433 £ 756 $ 1,304 € 864 kr 132469 ₪ 3539 ¥ 148834 Mex$ 15976 NZ$ 1564 NOK 10246 zł 3754 S$ 1289 kr 10259 $ 958 $ 1583 £ 835 $ 1,440 € 954 kr 146268 ₪ 3908 ¥ 164338 Mex$ 17640 NZ$ 1727 NOK 11313 zł 4145 S$ 1423 kr 11328 $ 1,058 $ 2016 £ 1063 $ 1,834 € 1215 kr 186284 ₪ 4977 ¥ 209298 Mex$ 22466 NZ$ 2199 NOK 14408 zł 5279 S$ 1813 kr 14427 $ 1,347 Solo traveler (in addition to single supplement) $ 123 £ 65 $ 112 € 74 kr 11346 ₪ 303 ¥ 12747 Mex$ 1368 NZ$ 134 NOK 878 zł 322 S$ 110 kr 879 $ 82 Tourist tax €8
Extra Options
8-day tour
Standard accommodation (7 dinners): $ 338 £ 178 $ 308 € 204 kr 31277 ₪ 836 ¥ 35141 Mex$ 3772 NZ$ 369 NOK 2419 zł 886 S$ 304 kr 2422 $ 226 Premium accommodation (5 dinners): $ 255 £ 135 $ 232 € 154 kr 23611 ₪ 631 ¥ 26528 Mex$ 2848 NZ$ 279 NOK 1826 zł 669 S$ 230 kr 1829 $ 171
6-day tour
Standard accommodation (5 dinners): $ 257 £ 136 $ 234 € 155 kr 23765 ₪ 635 ¥ 26701 Mex$ 2866 NZ$ 281 NOK 1838 zł 674 S$ 231 kr 1840 $ 172 Premium accommodation (4 dinners): $ 217 £ 115 $ 198 € 131 kr 20085 ₪ 537 ¥ 22566 Mex$ 2422 NZ$ 237 NOK 1553 zł 569 S$ 195 kr 1555 $ 145
Torroella de Montgrí
Standard accommodations Low season Midseason High season Twin/double $ 83 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7666 ₪ 205 ¥ 8613 Mex$ 925 NZ$ 91 NOK 593 zł 217 S$ 75 kr 594 $ 55 Single On request Premium accommodations Twin/double $ 100 £ 52 $ 91 € 60 kr 9199 ₪ 246 ¥ 10336 Mex$ 1109 NZ$ 109 NOK 712 zł 261 S$ 90 kr 712 $ 67 $ 124 £ 66 $ 113 € 75 kr 11499 ₪ 307 ¥ 12920 Mex$ 1387 NZ$ 136 NOK 889 zł 326 S$ 112 kr 891 $ 83 $ 174 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 16099 ₪ 430 ¥ 18088 Mex$ 1941 NZ$ 190 NOK 1245 zł 456 S$ 157 kr 1247 $ 116 Single On request Tourist tax not included in price. This will be charged on final invoice.
8-day tour
Electric bike: $ 224 £ 118 $ 204 € 135 kr 20698 ₪ 553 ¥ 23255 Mex$ 2496 NZ$ 244 NOK 1601 zł 587 S$ 201 kr 1603 $ 150 Gravel bike: $ 224 £ 118 $ 204 € 135 kr 20698 ₪ 553 ¥ 23255 Mex$ 2496 NZ$ 244 NOK 1601 zł 587 S$ 201 kr 1603 $ 150 Gravel plus bike: $ 282 £ 149 $ 257 € 170 kr 26064 ₪ 696 ¥ 29285 Mex$ 3143 NZ$ 308 NOK 2016 zł 739 S$ 254 kr 2019 $ 188 GPS: $ 108 £ 57 $ 98 € 65 kr 9966 ₪ 266 ¥ 11197 Mex$ 1202 NZ$ 118 NOK 771 zł 282 S$ 97 kr 772 $ 72 Look or Shimano MTB pedals: $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4600 ₪ 123 ¥ 5168 Mex$ 555 NZ$ 54 NOK 356 zł 130 S$ 45 kr 356 $ 33 Child seat: $ 58 £ 31 $ 53 € 35 kr 5366 ₪ 143 ¥ 6029 Mex$ 647 NZ$ 63 NOK 415 zł 152 S$ 52 kr 416 $ 39
6-day tour
Electric bike: $ 149 £ 79 $ 136 € 90 kr 13799 ₪ 369 ¥ 15504 Mex$ 1664 NZ$ 163 NOK 1067 zł 391 S$ 134 kr 1069 $ 100 Gravel bike: $ 149 £ 79 $ 136 € 90 kr 13799 ₪ 369 ¥ 15504 Mex$ 1664 NZ$ 163 NOK 1067 zł 391 S$ 134 kr 1069 $ 100 Gravel plus bike: $ 191 £ 101 $ 174 € 115 kr 17632 ₪ 471 ¥ 19810 Mex$ 2126 NZ$ 208 NOK 1364 zł 500 S$ 172 kr 1365 $ 127 GPS: $ 75 £ 39 $ 68 € 45 kr 6899 ₪ 184 ¥ 7752 Mex$ 832 NZ$ 81 NOK 534 zł 196 S$ 67 kr 534 $ 50 Look or Shimano MTB pedals: $ 33 £ 17 $ 30 € 20 kr 3066 ₪ 82 ¥ 3445 Mex$ 370 NZ$ 36 NOK 237 zł 87 S$ 30 kr 237 $ 22 Child seat: $ 41 £ 22 $ 38 € 25 kr 3833 ₪ 102 ¥ 4307 Mex$ 462 NZ$ 45 NOK 296 zł 109 S$ 37 kr 297 $ 28
1 - 4 people (shared costs) Up to 8 people (additional cost per person) Girona to Girona Airport $ 75 £ 39 $ 68 € 45 kr 6899 ₪ 184 ¥ 7752 Mex$ 832 NZ$ 81 NOK 534 zł 196 S$ 67 kr 534 $ 50 $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2584 Mex$ 277 NZ$ 27 NOK 178 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 17 Girona - Barcelona Airport $ 323 £ 171 $ 294 € 195 kr 29898 ₪ 799 ¥ 33591 Mex$ 3606 NZ$ 353 NOK 2312 zł 847 S$ 291 kr 2315 $ 216 $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2584 Mex$ 277 NZ$ 27 NOK 178 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 17 Torroella - Girona/ Girona Airport $ 182 £ 96 $ 166 € 110 kr 16865 ₪ 451 ¥ 18949 Mex$ 2034 NZ$ 199 NOK 1304 zł 478 S$ 164 kr 1306 $ 122 $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2584 Mex$ 277 NZ$ 27 NOK 178 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 17 Torroella - Barcelona Airport $ 415 £ 219 $ 377 € 250 kr 38330 ₪ 1024 ¥ 43065 Mex$ 4623 NZ$ 453 NOK 2965 zł 1086 S$ 373 kr 2968 $ 277 $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2584 Mex$ 277 NZ$ 27 NOK 178 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 17 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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