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 $ 1540 £ 812 $ 1,405 € 930 kr 142721 ₪ 3823 ¥ 160632 Mex$ 17141 NZ$ 1683 NOK 11085 zł 4046 S$ 1389 kr 11060 $ 1,032 $ 1631 £ 860 $ 1,488 € 985 kr 151161 ₪ 4049 ¥ 170132 Mex$ 18154 NZ$ 1782 NOK 11740 zł 4285 S$ 1471 kr 11714 $ 1,093 $ 1722 £ 908 $ 1,572 € 1040 kr 159602 ₪ 4275 ¥ 179631 Mex$ 19168 NZ$ 1882 NOK 12396 zł 4525 S$ 1553 kr 12369 $ 1,154 Single supplement $ 513 £ 271 $ 468 € 310 kr 47574 ₪ 1274 ¥ 53544 Mex$ 5714 NZ$ 561 NOK 3695 zł 1349 S$ 463 kr 3687 $ 344 $ 541 £ 286 $ 494 € 327 kr 50183 ₪ 1344 ¥ 56480 Mex$ 6027 NZ$ 592 NOK 3898 zł 1423 S$ 488 kr 3889 $ 363 $ 633 £ 334 $ 577 € 382 kr 58623 ₪ 1570 ¥ 65980 Mex$ 7041 NZ$ 691 NOK 4553 zł 1662 S$ 571 kr 4543 $ 424 Third person in a room $ 1406 £ 742 $ 1,283 € 849 kr 130290 ₪ 3490 ¥ 146641 Mex$ 15648 NZ$ 1536 NOK 10119 zł 3694 S$ 1268 kr 10097 $ 942 $ 1487 £ 784 $ 1,357 € 898 kr 137810 ₪ 3692 ¥ 155105 Mex$ 16551 NZ$ 1625 NOK 10703 zł 3907 S$ 1341 kr 10680 $ 997 $ 1570 £ 828 $ 1,433 € 948 kr 145483 ₪ 3897 ¥ 163741 Mex$ 17473 NZ$ 1715 NOK 11299 zł 4124 S$ 1416 kr 11274 $ 1,052 Solo traveler (in addition to single supplement) $ 123 £ 65 $ 112 € 74 kr 11356 ₪ 304 ¥ 12781 Mex$ 1364 NZ$ 134 NOK 882 zł 322 S$ 111 kr 880 $ 82 Tourist tax €5 Premium accommodations Low season Midseason High season Twin/double $ 2053 £ 1083 $ 1,874 € 1240 kr 190295 ₪ 5098 ¥ 214176 Mex$ 22854 NZ$ 2244 NOK 14780 zł 5395 S$ 1852 kr 14747 $ 1,376 $ 2335 £ 1232 $ 2,131 € 1410 kr 216383 ₪ 5797 ¥ 243539 Mex$ 25988 NZ$ 2551 NOK 16806 zł 6134 S$ 2106 kr 16769 $ 1,565 $ 2980 £ 1572 $ 2,720 € 1800 kr 276234 ₪ 7400 ¥ 310900 Mex$ 33176 NZ$ 3257 NOK 21454 zł 7831 S$ 2688 kr 21407 $ 1,997 Single supplement $ 709 £ 374 $ 647 € 428 kr 65682 ₪ 1760 ¥ 73925 Mex$ 7888 NZ$ 774 NOK 5101 zł 1862 S$ 639 kr 5090 $ 475 $ 944 £ 498 $ 861 € 570 kr 87474 ₪ 2343 ¥ 98452 Mex$ 10506 NZ$ 1031 NOK 6794 zł 2480 S$ 851 kr 6779 $ 633 $ 1255 £ 662 $ 1,145 € 758 kr 116325 ₪ 3116 ¥ 130924 Mex$ 13971 NZ$ 1371 NOK 9035 zł 3298 S$ 1132 kr 9015 $ 841 Third person in a room $ 1868 £ 985 $ 1,705 € 1128 kr 173107 ₪ 4637 ¥ 194831 Mex$ 20790 NZ$ 2041 NOK 13445 zł 4908 S$ 1685 kr 13415 $ 1,252 $ 2121 £ 1119 $ 1,936 € 1281 kr 196586 ₪ 5266 ¥ 221257 Mex$ 23610 NZ$ 2318 NOK 15268 zł 5573 S$ 1913 kr 15235 $ 1,422 $ 2702 £ 1425 $ 2,466 € 1632 kr 250452 ₪ 6709 ¥ 281883 Mex$ 30079 NZ$ 2953 NOK 19452 zł 7100 S$ 2438 kr 19409 $ 1,811 Solo traveler (in addition to single supplement) $ 123 £ 65 $ 112 € 74 kr 11356 ₪ 304 ¥ 12781 Mex$ 1364 NZ$ 134 NOK 882 zł 322 S$ 111 kr 880 $ 82 Tourist tax $ 16 £ 8 $ 14 € 10 kr 1458 ₪ 39 ¥ 1641 Mex$ 175 NZ$ 17 NOK 113 zł 41 S$ 14 kr 113 $ 11 Standard accommodations Low season Mid season High season Twin/double $ 1217 £ 642 $ 1,111 € 735 kr 112796 ₪ 3022 ¥ 126951 Mex$ 13547 NZ$ 1330 NOK 8761 zł 3198 S$ 1098 kr 8741 $ 816 $ 1275 £ 673 $ 1,164 € 770 kr 118167 ₪ 3165 ¥ 132996 Mex$ 14192 NZ$ 1393 NOK 9178 zł 3350 S$ 1150 kr 9158 $ 854 $ 1349 £ 712 $ 1,232 € 815 kr 125073 ₪ 3350 ¥ 140769 Mex$ 15021 NZ$ 1475 NOK 9714 zł 3546 S$ 1217 kr 9693 $ 904 Single supplement $ 374 £ 197 $ 342 € 226 kr 34683 ₪ 929 ¥ 39035 Mex$ 4165 NZ$ 409 NOK 2694 zł 983 S$ 338 kr 2688 $ 251 $ 392 £ 207 $ 358 € 237 kr 36371 ₪ 974 ¥ 40935 Mex$ 4368 NZ$ 429 NOK 2825 zł 1031 S$ 354 kr 2819 $ 263 $ 447 £ 236 $ 408 € 270 kr 41435 ₪ 1110 ¥ 46635 Mex$ 4976 NZ$ 489 NOK 3218 zł 1175 S$ 403 kr 3211 $ 300 Third person in a room $ 1111 £ 586 $ 1,014 € 671 kr 102974 ₪ 2758 ¥ 115897 Mex$ 12367 NZ$ 1214 NOK 7998 zł 2919 S$ 1002 kr 7980 $ 745 $ 1162 £ 613 $ 1,061 € 702 kr 107731 ₪ 2886 ¥ 121251 Mex$ 12938 NZ$ 1270 NOK 8367 zł 3054 S$ 1048 kr 8349 $ 779
$ 1230 £ 649 $ 1,123 € 743 kr 114023 ₪ 3054 ¥ 128333 Mex$ 13694 NZ$ 1344 NOK 8856 zł 3233 S$ 1110 kr 8836 $ 825 Solo traveler (in addition to single supplement) $ 123 £ 65 $ 112 € 74 kr 11356 ₪ 304 ¥ 12781 Mex$ 1364 NZ$ 134 NOK 882 zł 322 S$ 111 kr 880 $ 82 Tourist tax $ 7 £ 4 $ 7 € 5 kr 691 ₪ 18 ¥ 777 Mex$ 83 NZ$ 8 NOK 54 zł 20 S$ 7 kr 54 $ 5 Premium accommodations Low season Mid season High season Twin/double $ 1573 £ 830 $ 1,436 € 950 kr 145790 ₪ 3905 ¥ 164086 Mex$ 17509 NZ$ 1719 NOK 11323 zł 4133 S$ 1419 kr 11298 $ 1,054 $ 1739 £ 917 $ 1,587 € 1050 kr 161136 ₪ 4317 ¥ 181359 Mex$ 19352 NZ$ 1900 NOK 12515 zł 4568 S$ 1568 kr 12488 $ 1,165 $ 2219 £ 1170 $ 2,025 € 1340 kr 205641 ₪ 5509 ¥ 231448 Mex$ 24697 NZ$ 2424 NOK 15972 zł 5830 S$ 2001 kr 15936 $ 1,487 Single supplement $ 510 £ 269 $ 465 € 308 kr 47267 ₪ 1266 ¥ 53199 Mex$ 5677 NZ$ 557 NOK 3671 zł 1340 S$ 460 kr 3663 $ 342 $ 667 £ 352 $ 609 € 403 kr 61846 ₪ 1657 ¥ 69607 Mex$ 7428 NZ$ 729 NOK 4803 zł 1753 S$ 602 kr 4793 $ 447 $ 888 £ 468 $ 810 € 536 kr 82256 ₪ 2204 ¥ 92579 Mex$ 9879 NZ$ 970 NOK 6389 zł 2332 S$ 801 kr 6375 $ 595 Third person in a room $ 1431 £ 755 $ 1,306 € 864 kr 132592 ₪ 3552 ¥ 149232 Mex$ 15924 NZ$ 1563 NOK 10298 zł 3759 S$ 1290 kr 10275 $ 959 $ 1580 £ 833 $ 1,442 € 954 kr 146404 ₪ 3922 ¥ 164777 Mex$ 17583 NZ$ 1726 NOK 11371 zł 4151 S$ 1425 kr 11346 $ 1,059 $ 2012 £ 1061 $ 1,836 € 1215 kr 186458 ₪ 4995 ¥ 209858 Mex$ 22394 NZ$ 2198 NOK 14482 zł 5286 S$ 1815 kr 14450 $ 1,348 Solo traveler (in addition to single supplement) $ 123 £ 65 $ 112 € 74 kr 11356 ₪ 304 ¥ 12781 Mex$ 1364 NZ$ 134 NOK 882 zł 322 S$ 111 kr 880 $ 82 Tourist tax €8
Extra Options
8-day tour
Standard accommodation (7 dinners): $ 338 £ 178 $ 308 € 204 kr 31307 ₪ 839 ¥ 35235 Mex$ 3760 NZ$ 369 NOK 2432 zł 888 S$ 305 kr 2426 $ 226 Premium accommodation (5 dinners): $ 255 £ 135 $ 233 € 154 kr 23633 ₪ 633 ¥ 26599 Mex$ 2838 NZ$ 279 NOK 1836 zł 670 S$ 230 kr 1832 $ 171
6-day tour
Standard accommodation (5 dinners): $ 257 £ 135 $ 234 € 155 kr 23787 ₪ 637 ¥ 26772 Mex$ 2857 NZ$ 280 NOK 1847 zł 674 S$ 232 kr 1843 $ 172 Premium accommodation (4 dinners): $ 217 £ 114 $ 198 € 131 kr 20104 ₪ 539 ¥ 22627 Mex$ 2414 NZ$ 237 NOK 1561 zł 570 S$ 196 kr 1558 $ 145
Torroella de Montgrí
Standard accommodations Low season Midseason High season Twin/double $ 83 £ 44 $ 76 € 50 kr 7673 ₪ 206 ¥ 8636 Mex$ 922 NZ$ 90 NOK 596 zł 218 S$ 75 kr 595 $ 55 Single On request Premium accommodations Twin/double $ 99 £ 52 $ 91 € 60 kr 9208 ₪ 247 ¥ 10363 Mex$ 1106 NZ$ 109 NOK 715 zł 261 S$ 90 kr 714 $ 67 $ 124 £ 66 $ 113 € 75 kr 11510 ₪ 308 ¥ 12954 Mex$ 1382 NZ$ 136 NOK 894 zł 326 S$ 112 kr 892 $ 83 $ 174 £ 92 $ 159 € 105 kr 16114 ₪ 432 ¥ 18136 Mex$ 1935 NZ$ 190 NOK 1252 zł 457 S$ 157 kr 1249 $ 117 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 20718 ₪ 555 ¥ 23318 Mex$ 2488 NZ$ 244 NOK 1609 zł 587 S$ 202 kr 1606 $ 150 Gravel bike: $ 224 £ 118 $ 204 € 135 kr 20718 ₪ 555 ¥ 23318 Mex$ 2488 NZ$ 244 NOK 1609 zł 587 S$ 202 kr 1606 $ 150 Gravel plus bike: $ 281 £ 148 $ 257 € 170 kr 26089 ₪ 699 ¥ 29363 Mex$ 3133 NZ$ 308 NOK 2026 zł 740 S$ 254 kr 2022 $ 189 GPS: $ 108 £ 57 $ 98 € 65 kr 9975 ₪ 267 ¥ 11227 Mex$ 1198 NZ$ 118 NOK 775 zł 283 S$ 97 kr 773 $ 72 Look or Shimano MTB pedals: $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4604 ₪ 123 ¥ 5182 Mex$ 553 NZ$ 54 NOK 358 zł 131 S$ 45 kr 357 $ 33 Child seat: $ 58 £ 31 $ 53 € 35 kr 5371 ₪ 144 ¥ 6045 Mex$ 645 NZ$ 63 NOK 417 zł 152 S$ 52 kr 416 $ 39
6-day tour
Electric bike: $ 149 £ 79 $ 136 € 90 kr 13812 ₪ 370 ¥ 15545 Mex$ 1659 NZ$ 163 NOK 1073 zł 392 S$ 134 kr 1070 $ 100 Gravel bike: $ 149 £ 79 $ 136 € 90 kr 13812 ₪ 370 ¥ 15545 Mex$ 1659 NZ$ 163 NOK 1073 zł 392 S$ 134 kr 1070 $ 100 Gravel plus bike: $ 190 £ 100 $ 174 € 115 kr 17648 ₪ 473 ¥ 19863 Mex$ 2120 NZ$ 208 NOK 1371 zł 500 S$ 172 kr 1368 $ 128 GPS: $ 75 £ 39 $ 68 € 45 kr 6906 ₪ 185 ¥ 7773 Mex$ 829 NZ$ 81 NOK 536 zł 196 S$ 67 kr 535 $ 50 Look or Shimano MTB pedals: $ 33 £ 17 $ 30 € 20 kr 3069 ₪ 82 ¥ 3454 Mex$ 369 NZ$ 36 NOK 238 zł 87 S$ 30 kr 238 $ 22 Child seat: $ 41 £ 22 $ 38 € 25 kr 3837 ₪ 103 ¥ 4318 Mex$ 461 NZ$ 45 NOK 298 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 6906 ₪ 185 ¥ 7773 Mex$ 829 NZ$ 81 NOK 536 zł 196 S$ 67 kr 535 $ 50 $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2302 ₪ 62 ¥ 2591 Mex$ 276 NZ$ 27 NOK 179 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 17 Girona - Barcelona Airport $ 323 £ 170 $ 295 € 195 kr 29925 ₪ 802 ¥ 33681 Mex$ 3594 NZ$ 353 NOK 2324 zł 848 S$ 291 kr 2319 $ 216 $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2302 ₪ 62 ¥ 2591 Mex$ 276 NZ$ 27 NOK 179 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 17 Torroella - Girona/ Girona Airport $ 182 £ 96 $ 166 € 110 kr 16881 ₪ 452 ¥ 18999 Mex$ 2027 NZ$ 199 NOK 1311 zł 479 S$ 164 kr 1308 $ 122 $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2302 ₪ 62 ¥ 2591 Mex$ 276 NZ$ 27 NOK 179 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 17 Torroella - Barcelona Airport $ 414 £ 218 $ 378 € 250 kr 38366 ₪ 1028 ¥ 43181 Mex$ 4608 NZ$ 452 NOK 2980 zł 1088 S$ 373 kr 2973 $ 277 $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2302 ₪ 62 ¥ 2591 Mex$ 276 NZ$ 27 NOK 179 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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