A great tour through the beautiful region of the Empordà. Visit different wineries, beautiful medieval villages, rice fields and olive oil mills, beaches and seaside fishing villages, the Greek-Roman ruins of Empúries and the park of Aiguamolls dEmpordà. Finally, we reach Figueres, famous for the Dalí Theatre Museum, and birthplace of the great artist. Enjoy two winery visits, and also the option of 2 tasting menus at well-known Michelin restaurants.
In Girona there is plenty to see and do. The city is famous for having one of the best preserved Jewish old towns in the world, the Cathedral boasts one of the largest stone vaulted spaces in Gothic architecture and the walk along the ancient walls is a recommended highlight.
After the delivery of documentation and bikes, the first ride takes you to the Mediterranean Sea along the "El Carrilet" cycle path, passing through the towns of Quart, Cassà de la Selva, Santa Cristina dAro and Llagostera. First we follow the Onyar River, which gives us one of the most picturesque and most photographed images: the colored houses on the river bank in the city of Girona. Along the route we always have the Gavarres Massif as a backdrop, a mountainous forest area, consisting mainly of oaks, important for cork production. We finally arrive in Sant Feliu de Guíxols on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. 45 km - 28 miles
+280mToday you'll ride north along the coast visiting the main port town Palamós. Soon we pass the unspoilt cove Platja de Castell, with it's Iberian settlement , before arriving in the picturesque old fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, one of the pearls of the Costa Brava. On the last section you'll cycle along the "Ruta del Tren Petit" cycle path, connecting Palamós and Palafrugell , the latter with its amazing beaches and coves on the coast. 31 km - 19 miles
+271mRoute towards the north, following the coastline, visiting places of outstanding interest: Pals, with its beautifully conserved medieval centre, and Torroella de Montgrí. The ride will take you through natural wetlands with extensive rice fields and long sandy beaches. The bike tour ends at the foot of the karstic Montgri Massif, rights at the middle of the Natural Park. 29 km - 18 miles
+180mThe route continues to the north passing the Montgrí massif into the county of Alt Empordà. We cycle the Bay of Roses with long, sandy beaches. Next to the pretty medieval settlement Sant Martí de Empúries and right in front of the superb beach, is the archaeological complex Empúries with Greek and Roman ruins dating from 600 B.C, - the gateway of the classical cultures to the Iberian Peninsular. The city of Emporion was an important trading post in the Roman Empire and from where the region takes its name. The route then continues north through the town of Castelló d´Empuries set in the protected marshlands of Aiguamolls de l´Empordà. We finally reach Castelló d'Empúries with its rich architectural heritage, cathedral, old market building and Jewish Quarter.. 36 km - 22 miles
+60mThis ride provides fantastic views of the Pyrenees as a backdrop while cycling through the vineyards. Today you will have the opportunity to visit the most interesting wineries, that are mainly located in the towns of Pau, Vilajuïga and Garriguella. There you can taste different wines in Villajuiga and Pau. The ride includes a wine and food tasting in the Espelt Celler. .37 km - 23 miles
+65mThe last bike tour heads to Peralada, one of the wine capitals of Cataluña, with its beautiful castle. Then the vineyards of Garriguella, Villamaniscle and Rabos. Don't miss a visit to the modernist winery of Espolla. After arriving in Figueres, riders enjoy a visit to the world famous Theatre-Museum Dalí, one of the most visited tourist sites in Spain. 43 - 27 miles
+370mEnd of IberoCycle services. The train statiion is within walking distance of the hotel.
We think cycle touring is the ideal way to travel in Europe and that is why we are very pleased to launch European Bike Adventures, as it allows us the opportunity to offer a whole new set of experiences to people we know will appreciate them.
Accordingly we have taken our time in selecting the portfolio of cycle tours you find listed here.
A selection of hand-picked bike trips in spectacular places throughout Europe that focus on fun with the same attention to detail and quality that hundreds of our very satisfied clients have been enjoying with Ibero Cycle Tours since 1999.
On a self-guided tour, you are basically independent. IberoCycle transports luggage to the next hotel.
Riders are expected to complete each day's ride, unless there is an emergency, or a mechanical problem.
Cyclists do not travel as part of a group or with a guide, although they may coincide with other cyclists on the same trip.
Our "IberoCycle On Call" service means we are always available for help or advice.
Cyclists are provided with our own detailed Route Guide and maps for their chosen route.
Fitter cyclists may extend stages at will.
Girona is just 98 km north of Barcelona, and can be reached by bus, train, plane or car.
Girona Airport has may flights connecting to Spain and Europe. See destinations here.
From Girona Airport, take a bus to the city. It takes 25 minutes and costs 2.75 €.
Barcelona Airport has a huge selection of national and international flights. See destinations here. There is an hourly bus from Barcelona Airport to Girona - cost 19 €. It takes 2 hours 30 minutes.
The train to Girona leaves from Barcelona Sants Station. If you arrive in at Terminal 1, take the free shuttle bus to Terminal 2 and then take the train to Barcelona Sants and then the train to Girona. The high-speed train AVE takes under 40 minutes and costs around 15 €.
A taxi from Barcelona Airport would take around 1 hour at a cost of around 150 €.
Transfers
IberoCycle can also organise transfers as follows:
Girona - Girona Airport - 40 € per vehicle up to 4 pax and then 10 € for each additional person up to 8.
Girona - Barcelona Airport - 165 € per vehicle up to 4 pax and then 15 € for each additional person up to 8.
Information will be added shortly for the bikes available on these tours.
You are free to add extra nights at the beginning, at the end, or during the tour. You may like to take the opportunity to have a day off the bike at any of the stops en-route.
Please keep your luggage to 2 items: one suitcase and one piece of hand luggage. Avoid loose items such as plastic bags, laptops, handbags. Everything must be stored in the two items of luggage. Cases must be clearly labelled.
Catalonia is well noted for its fine cuisine, with a great offer of fantastic home cooking and also a prestigious haute cuisine made famous by chefs such as Ferran Adriá in his restaurant El Bulli, and also the three brothers from the 3* El Celler de Can Roca, rated as the best restaurant in the world in 2013 and 2015. This tour offers the chance to indulge in the gourmet menu on 2 evenings, one in Girona and the other in Castelló d'Empúries. The price of this supplement is 195 € per person.
An easy tour for the regular cyclist with around 50% of the riding on minor roads and the other 50% on good unpaved roads. Rides are around 40 km, with no big climbs.
The ride is designed for families with children. Distances are short and the riding is along the old railway line know as El Carrilet which has now been converted into a popular cycle path, thus making this tour absolutely ideal for smaller children.
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| Standard Catalonia - Empordà Food & Wine Tour | Adult Double | €735 | €765 | €855 | €765 | €735 |
| Adult Single | €900 | €945 | €1070 | €945 | €900 | |
| Premium | Adult Double | €910 | €1045 | €1285 | €1045 | €910 |
| Adult Single | €1190 | €1414 | €1790 | €1415 | €1190 | |
