| Tour | Bike |
|---|---|
| Type | Both |
| Skill | Moderate |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €1096 Rates |
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Tour Dates
Daily arrival possible in 2017
Skill Level
Moderate self guided hotel tour with daily distances ranging from 22 mi (35 km) to 31 mi (50 km) for the hybrid bike tour. Guided option available, if preferred. (minimum of two people)
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Girona
Day 2: Girona - Sant Feliu de Guixols via "Greenways", 24 mi (40 km)
Day 3: Sant Feliu de Guixols - Calella de Palafrugell, 16 mi (27 km)
Day 4: Calella de Palafrugell - Bordils, 28 mi (47 km)
Day 5: Bordils - Sant Pere Pescador, 22 mi. (36 km)
Day 6: Rountrip, Sant Pere Pescador via Figueres, 30 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Sant Pere Pescador - Girona, 17 mi. (29 km)
Day 8: Departure from Girona
All distance are approximate.
DAY 1: Arrival in Girona
Girona is a city in the northeast of Spain on the Costa Brava, near the French border. It 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
DAY 2: Girona - Sant Feliu de Guixols via "Greenways", 24 mi. (40 km)
Bike pick up and information meeting at Girona Cycle Center. The first day of biking Girona you will spend part of your time on the "Greenways" or Vias Verdes. Vías Verdes are the result of converting disused railway lines into cycling and walking routes. Easy, accessible, far removed from motorized traffic and with hardly any steep slopes, they are especially recommended for nature lovers and people who enjoy outdoor exercise. There are already 1,500 kilometers of Greenways throughout Spain (more than 58 greenways), all of which have been carefully restored to allow you to discover the most hidden corners of the countryside. This first day is a relatively easy day, finishing by the beach in the old fishing village of Sant Feliu de Guixols. Located on the Mediterranean, Sant Feliu de Guíxols has idyllic weather almost all year long. The coastline of the town spreads over ten kilometers. It also includes many little bays with coves surrounded by pine covered mountains and with rocky or fine sand beaches. If you get a chance in the morning be sure to visit the Plaça del Mercat before beginning your cycling day. The marketplace serves as the heart of public and economic life in the town. It takes place every morning on the “Plaça” where you can do some shopping before you head out for your second cycling day.
DAY 3: Sant Feliu de Guixols - Calella de Palafrugell, 16 mi. (27 km)
The route winds north along the Costa Brava passing into the northern part of the Empordá county, rich with famous medieval hilltop villages and secluded coves and bays. Calella de Palafrugell is the destination today, well known for the traditional architecture of its Voltes (archways). The Costa Brava bike tour now takes you along the coastline of Palafrugell has 12 km of beaches and coves which are all awarded the European Blue flag each year. The Blue Flag is an award that is given to beaches and marinas that have met very stringent standards. The main beaches are Aigua Xelida, Tamariu, Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell. The archipelago of the Formigues isles (the isles of the Ants) is off the coastline. This is an area where many ships wrecked in ancient times. In front of the Saint Sebastian lighthouse is the Ullastres, popular with snorkelers because of the abundant marine life.
DAY 4: Calella de Palafrugell - Bordils, 28 mi. (47 km)
The route continues north cutting inland and passing one of the most unique and incredible landscapes in all of Europe. The countryside is dotted with ancient stone houses and castles, one of which was bought by Salvadore Dali for his beloved wife Gala to be their home. The castle has the appearance of a small Gothic Renaissance palace. The lovely gardens outside the castle, with a few of Dali's spindly elephant sculptures keeping company with lush greenery and trees, stand in stark contrast to the madness of Dali's world. Gala lived here in the castle until her death in 1982. She is actually buried in the castle. Dali moved back to his sea house at Port Lligat after her death. Walking through the rooms of Castle Pubol is something special. With every step, you cannot help but be aware of Dali and his artistic influence in the surroundings. It is now maintained as a museum. The castle home has to be viewed as a great work of Dali in and of itself, for everything in it was conceived and designed by the artist and offers us a glimpse inside his captivating and unique world. Accommodations this evening are only a few miles from this castle museum. You will love Bordils, a tiny romantic village that time has forgotten. The Placa Major (main square) still has the ancient clothes washing area surrounded by buildings of the Gothic/Renaissance period.
DAY 5: Bordils - Sant Pere Pescador, 22 mi. (36 km)
Continuing north, the route leads deep into the wine and olive groves of the Alt Empordá, or wine growing region of Spain. The day ends with a ride along a beach road past the Greco-Roman city that gives the region its name, Emporion, where the Romans introduced wine to the peninsula. Sant Pere Pescador is a village with very special personality. It is in the middle of the Bay of Roses, one of the most attractive bays of the western Mediterranean. It boasts a 7 km stretch of pristine sandy beach. The first historical reference to the town dates back to the year 974.
DAY 6: Roundtrip, Sant Pere Pescador via Figueres, 30 mi. (50 km)
This day is a short and easy route passing through the village of Figueres, home to the Salvador Dali theater museum. This museum was actually designed by Dali, himself. The entire renovated theater is a surrealistic work of art. Dali himself said “Where, if not in my own town, should the most extravagant and solid of my work endure, where if not here?" You will have ample time to explore this and also the Dali Jewels Gallery. You can enjoy a lunch on the Rambla, the main pedestrian street of the town.
DAY 7: Sant Pere Pescador - Girona, 17 mi. (29 km)
This final day on the cycle returns you to the capital city of the region, Girona. It is another stunning route through the rolling hills and vineyards of Emporda providing the perfect ending to a perfect week.
DAY 8: Departure from Girona
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Travel Details
Travel
Fly to Barcelona International Airport (BCN) or to Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Local Travel
There are two options for transfer from the airport in 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 (37min). 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 also possible to arrange pick-up from Barcelona airport. Our driver will take you straight to your hotel in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. This costs €220 per trip.
From Girona-Costa Brava Airport:
-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.
-You can also arrange a private transfer for a maximum of 7 people. The cost is €35 per person.
Climate
Please check local conditions before arrival. Average high/low temperatures in °F are: April, 62/47°, May, 68/53°, June, 75/60°, July, 81/66°, August, 82/67°, September, 78/62°, and October, 70/54°
Tour Operator
This tour is operated by Girona Cycle Centre. We do not run these tours ourselves, we never have. We work on commission from our local partners plus a small administration fee of €20. We pride ourselves on the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
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Customer Feedback
mary 1 year ago
Mary from Tripsite, here! I biked this tour about four years ago, shortly after we began to offer it. I had lived in Spain during my college years and it was wonderful to return! I will not rate this tour 5 star because I found the welcome meeting to me inconvenient for me. I was combining two days into one and wanted to get on the road but the pickup location for the bikes is an actual bike shop which happen to be busy and I did not get started until much later than I would have preferred. There was also a point on the Greenways where I became very confused and ended up off track by several kilometers. This tour now includes GPS devices and tracks and I think that is the way to go. Bikes are very good, accommodations are lovely and unique....overall, a great tour.
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Marilyn and Don McKenzie 6 years ago
This was one of the most beautiful bike trips we have experienced. Wonderful coastal areas and the greenway made for variety. Lodgings were very nice as well. Lots of old Roman and even older sites.
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