Creative Catalonia - Medieval Villages Cycling Holiday - Catalonia Spain

Creative Catalonia - Medieval Villages Cycling Holiday - Catalonia Spain

Each day from your accommodation base you will explore the beautiful scenery of the Baix Emporda region of Catalonia, cycling the selected highlights of the well signposted Cycle Network.

The tour starts in Girona city and winds its way gently through the undulating and ever changing scenery of the Baix Emporda. All of the cycling takes place on quiet country roads that are part of the Baix Emporda Cycle Network. The network has been developed to allow cyclists to fully enjoy the splendours of this area.

The tour follows the cycling network for 5 nights and finishes in the charming medieval village of Monells. Your luggage will be transported for you from hotel to hotel so you can relax and enjoy the cycling to its fullest.

Each day’s ride is approximately 40 km and covers terrain that is mostly flat with rolling hills, so you can pace yourself to stop and enjoy the views.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Girona

Stop At: Girona City Walls, Carrer dels Alemanys, 20, 17004 Girona, Spain
Explore the medieval centre of this beautiful city.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Girona Cathedral (Catedral), Placa de la Catedral, s/n, 17004 Girona Spain
Visit the stunning Girona Cathedral
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Llegendes, Girona

Day 2: Cycle to the Mediterranean Sea along the 'Carrilet' Cycleway

Stop At: Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona, 9B, Carrer Emili Grahit, 13, 17002 Girona, Spain
Cycle along the 'Carrilet' cycleway from Girona to the Mediterranean Sea.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: S'Agaro Hotel, Sant Feliu de Guixols

Day 3: Cycle along the beautiful Costa Brava coastline

Stop At: La Fosca Beach, Palamos Spain
Enjoy a drink on the beach of one of the prettiest beaches of the Costa Brava coastline.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Casamar, Llafranc

Day 4: Explore the beautiful bays of Tamariu, Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc

Stop At: Jardi Botanic de Cap Roig, Cami Jardi Botanic, s/n, 17210 Calella de Palafrugell, Palafrugell Spain
Visit the beautiful Cap Roig Botanical Gardens with stunning views over the bay of Calella de Palafrugell
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Casamar, Llafranc

Day 5: Cycle through the timeless Medieval Villages of the Baix Emporda

Stop At: Peratallada Spain
Have lunch in one of the most picturesque medieval villages of the Baix Emporda region.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Arcs de Monells, Monells

Day 6: Departure to Girona from Monells - with the option to cycle 'up and over' the challenging Els Angels mountain.

Pass By: Plaça Calvet i Rubalcaba, 15, Mercat del Lleó, p-203, 17002 Girona, Spain
Return transfer to Girona train station from Monells with the challenging option of cycling 'up and over' the Els Angels mountain.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.