The Costa Brava also known as the rough and rugged coast is a cycling paradise, this tour is one of the most refreshing self-guided tours that will have you explore the inland and beautiful coastline packed full of switchbacks and descents.
DISCOVER THE BEAUTIFUL ROADS OF THE COSTA BRAVA
One of the most refreshing self-guided tours that will take you all over Costa Brava’s southern half. At your own pace, you will discover the most iconic coastal landscapes and areas around Girona, Spain’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 coastal fishing towns, along sandy beaches and secluded coves, as well as picturesque mediaeval villages.
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 will 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.
Stay in stunning accommodation after your ride. Each hotel has been hand picked for a relaxing stay and 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 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, 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 in the morning and cycle through one of Catalonia’s most beautiful cycling sections to Platja d’Aro. The unforgettable Sant Grau climb will be the first challenge of your trip, from which you can enjoy panoramic views over the wooded mountains and down to the sea, as well as a coffee in the monastery’s courtyard.
As you descend the mountain, you will arrive in Tossa de Mar, which has a lovely castle, old town, marina, and beach. Sant Feliu de Guxols, just before S’Agaró – Platja d’Aro, the main tourist destination on the Costa Brava, is not to be missed further along the route.
Platja D’Aro
Considered the heart of the Costa Brava, this town boasts a long beach, hidden little coves and beautiful Roman ruins.
Climbs:
Sant Grau 8,8 km | 3,6% avg. gradient
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Fly in airport options: Barcelona El Prat or Girona
When best to arrive: Morning of day 1 of the tour.
Where the tour starts: Girona
Transfers: Not included but can be arranged on request.
Fly out airport options: Barcelona El Prat or Girona
When best to depart: Evening of the final day or morning after the final day of the route.
Where the tour ends: Girona
Transfers: Not included but can be arranged on request.
4 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. A GPS navigation app is provided for use on IOS or Android smartphones.
Accident insurance is included on this trip, to find out more about this 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 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!
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.
Breakfasts are included at the hotels but dinners are not. However, for an extra €185 you can upgrade your tour package to the half board package which includes dinners for the duration of your trip.
If you’d like a whole room to yourself, that’s no problem, we can arrange that for you at an extra cost. If you would like this option, please make contact with us during the booking process so we can arrange this for you.
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