Cycle Northern Spain

The adventure

Encounter the beauty of Catalonia's countryside and its rustic towns on this active bike trip. Designed for the weekend cyclist, this itinerary is challenging enough to get the heart pumping but comfortable enough that you can still appreciate the crystal-clear streams, medieval walled cities, and stunning Mediterranean coastlines of the Pyrenees. Journey across volcanic landscape to ancient towns where you can recharge with culinary delicacies before winding down on the beaches of the Costa Brava. Experience the beauty of Catalonia and cycle through its heart.

At a glance

Where you'll go

Day by day

Your journey through

Spain

Day 1Arrive in Barcelona at any timeIf you arrive early, spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Spain’s second largest city, known worldwide for its dynamic atmosphere and exciting style. For nightlife, the highest concentration of young and beautiful locals dancing the night away – both in the bars and on the street – can be found near the intersection of Santaló and Mariano Cubi streets. Here you can always find good music, good drinks, and lots of fun. Another good nightlife spot for meeting the fashionable locals of Barcelona is on the Plaza Francesc Maciá.

Barcelona at any time

If you arrive early, spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Spain’s second largest city, known worldwide for its dynamic atmosphere and exciting style. For nightlife, the highest concentration of young and beautiful locals dancing the night away – both in the bars and on the street – can be found near the intersection of Santaló and Mariano Cubi streets. Here you can always find good music, good drinks, and lots of fun. Another good nightlife spot for meeting the fashionable locals of Barcelona is on the Plaza Francesc Maciá.

Day 2Begin the journey with a morning train…Take the Bici Carril, a former railway line that has been transformed into a bicycle route, which leads all the way from the Pyrenees as far as the Mediterranean Sea. Enter into the Catalan Pyrenees proper, where most of the trip is spent.

Take the Bici Carril, a former railway line that has been transformed into a bicycle route, which leads all the way from the Pyrenees as far as the Mediterranean Sea. Enter into the Catalan Pyrenees proper, where most of the trip is spent.

Day 3Enjoy time to explore this lovely village…

Enjoy time to explore this lovely village and choose from the many optional activities available in the area.

Day 4Start the morning on the Bici Carril…Many bars and restaurants line Girona’s Calle la Força in the centre of the old city. The areas that surround the Rambla, Libertan, and Plaça del Vi are two of the best areas to grab a bite in the afternoon since they have ample outdoor seating. Another little enclave of restaurants with good menús del dia is over the river in Plaça de la Independencia.

Many bars and restaurants line Girona’s Calle la Força in the centre of the old city. The areas that surround the Rambla, Libertan, and Plaça del Vi are two of the best areas to grab a bite in the afternoon since they have ample outdoor seating. Another little enclave of restaurants with good menús del dia is over the river in Plaça de la Independencia.

Day 5Take a rest from biking and spend a well-earned free day in GironaWalk along the Passeig Arquaeologic, located outside the city walls, for an astounding view of the cathedral’s eleventh-century Charlemagne Tower.

Walk along the Passeig Arquaeologic, located outside the city walls, for an astounding view of the cathedral’s eleventh-century Charlemagne Tower.

Day 6Departing GironaGo for a swim or walk on the beach at the end of an active day. Be sure to enjoy some of the great local seafood for the evening meal.

Go for a swim or walk on the beach at the end of an active day. Be sure to enjoy some of the great local seafood for the evening meal.

Your journey through

France

Day 7Enjoy this lovely townBarcelona

Barcelona

Enjoy this lovely town, relax on the beach or do some hiking. Depart for Barcelona for a last night on the town with your newfound friends.

Day 8Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.

Depart at any time.

Discover Spain

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.