A sunny, refreshing on and off road self-guided tour that will allow you to discover and explore Costa Brava's southern half. You will discover the most iconic coastal landscapes and places in Girona and take home fantastic memories from your experiences.
EXPLORE CATALUNYA'S BEAUTIFUL COSTA BRAVA
This sunny, refreshing on and off road self-guided tour will have you discovering Costa Brava’s southern half. Over 3 stages and at your own pace, you will discover the most iconic coastal landscapes and places in Girona, the country’s quintessential cycling capital.
The tour begins and ends in Girona, a beautiful city with a rich cultural and historical heritage. This tour will take you through charming fishing towns, sandy beaches, and secluded coves, as well as picturesque mediaeval villages.
You’ll explore a mix of on and off road riding that will leave you breathless as you sample local wines and delicacies and sleep in beautiful accommodation, perfectly suited to the tour.
If you would like something a bit more luxurious, why not have a look at our Luxury Costa Brava: Leisure Cycling Tour
** The tour dates are customisable. Please select your chosen month in the booking process and then contact us to customise the dates for you.
Flights not included. Direct flights available at lastminute.com
Each day, the team will transfer your luggage from hotel to hotel, allowing you to focus on cycling. We arrange bike transfers for you on the first and last days and the digital travel guide is available for everything in between.
We're taking you to one of the world's best cycling destinations. Excellent empty roads, breathtaking scenery, and a vibrant Catalan culture combine to make for an unforgettable riding vacation. Prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Choose your hotel level from explore to comfort to tailor your trip to your budget. Each hotel has been carefully chosen for its idyllic setting. Throughout your journey, you'll feel well rested after each day in the saddle.
Costa Brava's rugged coast, which stretches north from Barcelona to the Spanish–French border, is without a doubt the most beautiful of Spain's three main coastal holiday destinations. The satisfaction levels of cyclists here are unrivalled. The ride's beauty and quality are both excellent. There are a few stretches of coastal road that should be on everyone's bucket list. Even though the Costa Brava is a popular destination for all tourists, you can easily avoid the traffic and crowds without missing anything. The Costa Brava has managed to maintain the authentic feel of its small fishing villages while offering the same amazing restaurants and accommodations you would expect from a destination as such.
Costa Brava has a lot of warm Spanish sun. Fresher rides can be found north of the peninsula during the spring and autumn months. Make sure to bring your gilet for wind and rain protection for those cooler days and sun cream for the rest of the time.
Costa Brava means "wild" in Spanish, which already says a lot. It's a rocky and mountainous terrain with some excellent and diverse riding. There will be some decent mountain passes and coastal climbs, as well as some softer pedalling on the winding descents and, limited, flat sections.
This area has its own distinct features, such as its small fisherman's villages and some seriously good food and boasts a relatively unspoiled version of Catalan culture. Its famous anchovies are worth a try! There are some absolute gems to visit in the region, such as Cadaqués, Salvador Dali's birthplace.
You will leave Girona by bike in the morning, heading to the coastal town of Sant Feliu de Guxols, which has a lovely old town, marina, and beach. S’Agaró, one of the most beautiful towns to cycle in the Costa Brava, is located a little further along the trail. Finally, you’ll arrive at Platja d’Aro, where you’ll find everything from Roman ruins to hidden coves dotting the coastline.
Platja d’Aro
Considered the heart of the Costa Brava, this town boasts a long beach, hidden little coves and Roman ruins.
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Fly in airport options: Barcelona El Prat
When best to arrive: Morning of day 1
Where the tour starts: Girona
Transfers: Not included but can be arranged on request
Fly out airport options: Barcelona El Prat
When best to depart: Evening of the last day or stay an extra night and fly the following day.
Where the tour ends: Girona
Transfers: Not included but can be arranged on request.
3 nights in 2 & 3* hotels in a shared room with en-suite facilities. Single rooms are available as an additional extra.
Your luggage will be transferred from hotel to hotel throughout the trip so you only need to pack a day bag for your essentials.
All routes are mapped out for you to follow. AGPS navigation app is provided for use on IOS or Android smartphones.
Accident insurance is included on this trip, to find out more about this, please contact one of our team members.
Flights are not included in the tour package. We have suggested which flights and airports are best suited for this tour but should you have any doubts or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
We strongly recommend that you obtain a dedicated health insurance that covers your sports activities. Reach out to us if you have questions about the insurance.
Only breakfasts are included in the base package of this tour. Dinners can be included if you purchase the half board upgrade package. This upgrade package would include breakfast and dinners at the hotels. There are also plenty of wonderful restaurants / cafes / pubs along the routes for you to enjoy the local flavours.
This tour is self-guided. You are provided with routes and a GPS app to help you along the way, but there will be no guide riding with you.
It’s not always easy travelling with a bike but fear not, high quality disc brake carbon bikes are available for rental for the duration of the tour. To make sure you get the maximum from your bike for your trip, we’ve partnered with some of the best brands in cycling to give you the latest choice of equipment.
With a variety of sizes available, we can ensure your bike fits you perfectly. All rental bikes are mechanically checked and adjusted before each and every tour so you can have peace of mind that your bike will be running smoothly from start to finish!
You can select this option when you proceed to checkout.
Fitted to you and ready to ride!
If you need a bit of a boost or would like to take on the tour at a bit more of a leisurely effort, then why not rent an e-bike for your tour?
Using an e-bike opens you up to new possibilities and can allow you to take on even more than you imagined. Also, if you are part of a group of varying abilities or you are coming back from a recent injury, an e-bike will allow you to enjoy the tour on the same level as everyone else.
If you would like to rent an e-bike for your tour, please select this option at checkout.
Fitted to you and ready to ride!
If you’d like to upgrade your level of hotel, that’s no problem. For an extra €100 for the trip duration, you can enjoy a few extra perks of a higher rated hotel. You can select this option when you proceed to book your tour.
Breakfasts are included at the hotels but dinners are not. However, for an extra €90 you can upgrade your tour package to the half board package which includes dinners for the duration of your trip.
Transportation that best suits your needs for you and your bike with our local providers can be arranged to ensure you get to and from the tour start and finish with ease. During your booking process, please contact us to arrange this for you. If you have any questions or require anything specific, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Don't see the travel dates you want or have a special request, such as adding a non-rider, please contact us.
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