Cycle Catalan Holidays, Carrer Josep Fabrega i Pou, Girona (2024)

02/04/2024

Beautiful weather last week, so we thought we would visit some of the local beaches and enjjoy the sunshine.

11/07/2023

Fantastic day checking out a new route

23/04/2023

Not a bad day in the office

21/11/2022

We love reading your positive Tripadvisor reviews, thank you for staying with us, and we look forward to seeing you again!👇

"We just finished a stellar week walking the land and sea trek. It exceeded all our expectations, which were high to begin with. This is a remarkable way to experience the richness of this part of Spain and the warmth of the people who live there. Mark and Shelly made sure we had everything we needed (and I asked a lot of questions). We really enjoyed getting to know them. The hotels were top-notch. We had lovely food along the way. The walks were doable and the GPS never let us get off course. We hope to come back again and bring our grown children."✅

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18/11/2022

⛰️Mountains to Sea Cycle Tour with Food Experience🚴 - Day 6

After leaving Girona the trail crosses the Selva depression, characterised by a patchwork of croplands and forests. On a clear day, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the eastern Pyrenees before crossing the Ridaura valley and skirting the edge of the Gavarres an area covered in unspoiled forest. The route runs gently down to Castell d’Aro then on to the fishing town of Palamos where you will stay in the Hotel Trias beautifully decorated in a colonial style overlooking the beach and the port.

In the evening you will participate in a show cooking demonstration or a cooking class. Here fish from the market will be transformed into typical Catalan dishes. Level: Easy / Distance: 43km😀

Check in to the Trias Hotel, Palamos

Further details of this tour are on our website!

14/11/2022

⛰️Mountains to Sea Cycle Tour with Food Experience🚴 - Day 5

Today you will enjoy a cooking experience like no other. In the morning you will be met by a local foodie that will guide you through the old town and all of the local hidden gems of this beautiful city. The guide will tell you the history of the city and the culture.

On this 4-hour guided walking tour, you will taste mouth-watering tapas, cheeses, olive oil, and traditional local pastries like churros, anchovies, esqueixada and artisanal Turró (nougat!) in Europe´s best preserved Jewish quarter, delicious local wines and much more…

And of course, HAM! Or ´pernil´ as it is called in Catalan…(jamón in Spanish)
From a Master carver, you´ll learn about the different types (and parts!) of Spanish ham… and how to carve the perfect slice!

Besides local gastronomy, our local wine cannot be missed! Experience unique Denomination of Origin Emporda Wines, delicious Cava, and sweet ratafia!

You will learn more about authentic, traditional Mediterranean Catalan cuisine through tasting, talking, sharing, and savoring. This interactive food tour is the best way to understand everyday Catalan life and culture.

As Girona officially is home to one of the world´s best restaurants ´El Celler de Can Roca´, we will finalize our tour with a hot ice cream-filled bun at Rocambolesc, Girona´s most famous home-made ice cream shop – inspired by W***y Wonka – with the seal of quality by the youngest of the Roca brothers, pastry chef Jordi Roca.

If this is not enough we can book you into a cooking class for an additional €79

There will then be free time to enjoy Girona.

Further details of this tour are on our website

07/11/2022

⛰️Mountains to Sea Cycle Tour with Food Experience🚴 - Day 4

This morning you pick up the narrow-gauge railway route which descends smoothly from Sant Feliu de Pallerois to Girona. The trail is in excellent condition and has been fitted with new bridges, railings, and signs. It crosses through the magnificent scenery of great ecological and cultural value. It continues through the Garrotxa and reaches the Ter valley and on to the pasturelands of Salt and Girona. The following two nights will be spent in the Hotel Llegendes situated in the old town (the Jewish Quarter) of Girona near the magnificent Gothic Cathedral and a few minute's walk from some lively tapas bars and restaurants. Level: Easy to Moderate / Distance: 44km 😀

Check in to the Hotel Llegendes, Girona
http://www.llegendeshotel.com/en/

31/10/2022

⛰️Mountains to Sea Cycle Tour with Food Experience🚴 - Day 3

Today you will explore the volcanic region of La Vall D’En Bas. This is a lovely circular route. Make time to stop in a couple of the rustic Pyrenees medieval villages where you feel you have stepped back in time. The route offers some fantastic scenery, rugged landscapes, and rivers. Head back to La Rectoria late afternoon for the second evening of fine dining.

Along the way, you visit the local Cooperativa de La Vall d’en Bas where the local farmers sell their produce. The restaurant attached serves a typical Catalan menu, this is the perfect place to have a late lunch. The menu del dia (menu of the day) is always a treat.

Tonight Roy will treat you to a cooking demonstration before you enjoy your evening meal. Level: Easy to Moderate / Distance: 41km😀

Further details of this tour are on our website - https://www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/from-mountains-to-sea-cycle-tour-with-food-experience/

24/10/2022

⛰️Mountains to Sea Cycle Tour with Food Experience🚴 - Day 2

Sant Joan de les Abadesse to Sant Miguel de Pineda

You arrive at La Rectoria, a beautifully restored rectory adjacent to the Vias Verdes cycle path. Roy and Goretti will assure you of a warm welcome. Roy was previously a chef at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh and Goretti was a whisky taster at Glenmorangie so after they prepare you a delicious meal you may even get to sample a wee dram!! Level: Moderate Distance: 55 km 😃

Further details of this tour are on our website - https://www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/from-mountains-to-sea-cycle-tour-with-food-experience/

19/10/2022

Our reviews speak for themselves!👇

🚴Cycling & Chill🎉

"Thoroughly enjoyed our week in Calonge with Cycle Catalan. Excellent accommodation in a newly refurbished townhouse in the centre of town. Plenty of cycle routes around the area to suit all abilities. The owners were very helpful and couldn't do enough to make sure we had a memorable holiday. Certainly will recommend them to our friends!"

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14/10/2022

🚴Cycle & Chill🎉 - Day 7 - Calella de Palafrugell

Heading through Palamos you follow the cycle paths past Castells and on to Palafrugell, and then down to Calella. This is one of the prettiest coastal villages in the area. There are 6 beaches to choose from with lots of places to have lunch. Then head back along the cycle network to Palamos following the route of the ‘old train’. Level: Easy/moderate Distance: 20 km😀

Further details of this tour are on our website - https://www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/cycle-chill/

12/10/2022

🚴Cycle & Chill🎉 - Day 6 - Market Day

Visit the market in Calonge around the old church and buy some local produce for a picnic on the beach at Torre Valentino. Leave the bikes at the beach and walk the coastal path south and swim in one of the small coves or stop for a drink in the beach bar. Level: Easy Distance: 12 km😀

Further details of this tour are on our website - https://www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/cycle-chill/

10/10/2022

🚴Cycle & Chill🎉 - Day 5 - Lazy Day

Maybe spend some time on the beach🏖️ at Palamos, and the lovely La Fosca beach is just a short ride away with some great options for lunch. Or perhaps a short cycle around the vineyards at the back of Calonge. You could play paddle or tennis at the courts in Calonge village. Visit the castle. The day is up to you!😃

Further details of this tour are on our website - https://www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/cycle-chill/

07/10/2022

🚴Cycle & Chill🎉 - Day 4 - Medieval Villages

Today you will be dropped off in the pretty medieval village of Pals. You will do a circular tour of the surrounding countryside and pass through many pretty perfectly preserved medieval villages. You can visit the Museu de Confitura in Torrent and sample/ purchase some of the 120 varieties of jams/chutneys. There are great restaurants for lunch in most of the villages, Mas Pau in Palau Sator being particularly good. Back to Pals where you will have time to explore the old quarter known as el Pedro before being picked up and taken back to Palamos. Level: Easy/moderate Distance: 18 km 😃

Further details of this tour are on our website - https://www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/cycle-chill/

05/10/2022

🚴Cycle & Chill🎉 - Day 3 - Palamos

Head out towards Calonge via the Paseo de Palamos and visit Celler Mas Eugeni for a guided tour of the vineyards and some wine tasting. Tours cost EUR 5 per person (free for children) and last about an hour. We can arrange this for you. Head back to Palamos and visit the Fish Museum in the port, then spend some time in the old quarter. If you are still in town at 4.30pm the fish auction is well worth a visit to see the fishermen bringing in their catch, and be amazed at all the strange fish eaten in this region. You could even buy some fresh fish for dinner. Level: Easy Distance: 12 km😃

Further details of this tour are on our website - https://www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/cycle-chill/

03/10/2022

🚴‍♂️Cycle & Chill🎉 - Day 2 - Castells Beach

Leaving Palamos, follow the cycle network heading north towards Palafrugell turning down to Castells. This unspoilt beach has no development around it, and sea kayaking is available from June to September. Return to Palamos. Level: Easy Distance: 20 km😃

Further details of this tour are on our website - https://www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/cycle-chill/

26/09/2022

Our reviews speak for themselves!👇

🚴Cycling for food and wine lovers route🍷

"We went in the Easter holidays and had a fantastic holiday. The routes were all clearly marked out and were very easy to follow. The bikes were in excellent order and we were able to manage the distances with ease. The 3 hotels were all very different but all special in their own way. Mark and Shelly were excellent hosts and went out of their way to make our holiday special. We will definitely be coming back!"

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22/09/2022

🚲Cycling For Food And Wine Lovers🍷 - Day 6

This morning you take the coastal path to one of the last unspoiled beaches on the Costa Brava. Cycle along to the port, visit the maritime museum, and watch the fisherman bring in their catch of the day. Take the bike along the beach path that links Palamos to Torre Valentina and watch the wind and kite surfers ride the waves.

We have booked you into a local bodega for a complimentary glass of wine and the owner can share a little knowledge of Emporda wines. Palamos is famous for its incredible selection of tapas bars in the old quarter. We provide a map and a list of recommendations. Try Carmen’s delicious goat’s cheese stuffed aubergine at Can Nicanor.

Further details of this tour are on our website - www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/cycling-for-food-and-wine-lovers/

19/09/2022

🚲Cycling For Food And Wine Lovers🍷 - Day 5

You set off from Torroella passing the rice fields of Arros de Moli de Pals before stopping to explore the perfectly preserved hilltop medieval town of Pals. The old quarter known as El Pedro within the medieval walls contains many historic buildings. There is a gothic church in the center surrounded by beautiful cobbled streets leading to the old castle. The views from the ancient wall to the sea are spectacular. As you cycle down to Palafrugell why not call in at the Museum de Confitura. A quirky little shop with over 100 varieties of jams and chutneys run by Georgina Regas. Just out of Torrent there is a vineyard worthy of a visit called Mas Oller which produces some excellent wines highly recommended in the Penin wine guide. Next cycle over to Palafrugell and stop at Casa Serra, run by 4th generation Enric Serra .

Admire the kitsch window display of cakes and pop downstairs to the old kitchens now a wine cellar with over 1,000 wines to choose from. The specialty is the selection of sweet wines which complement the amazing cakes and homemade ice cream. There is an option to book a wine and produce tasting here. We recommend a menu de dia at Les Palmeres, great food, and fantastic value. The next stop is the lively town of Palamos where you will spend the next two nights staying in the Hotel Trias, a stunning location overlooking the port and the beach. This evening we have booked you the restaurant in the hotel. Level Easy/ Moderate Distance: 37kms😃

Further details of this tour are on our website - www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/cycling-for-food-and-wine-lovers/

16/09/2022

🚲Cycling For Food And Wine Lovers🍷 - Day 3

This route takes you through the many pretty medieval villages with options to visit local producers on the way. We recommend you stop in Ullastret to visit the ancient Iberian settlement dating back to the 6th century BC.

After Ullstret you cycle via Peratallada and on to a highly respected artisan olive oil producer Can Solivera. Hans and Daida have painstakingly restored this estate and house which dates back to the 12th century. After a short tour and history of Can Solivera you have an opportunity to taste the different olive oils produced which are first class, even El Cellar de Can Roca was voted in the top 3 restaurants in the world to use these oils!

There is a shop on the premises and you can make some purchases after your tour. Please let your guide know if you would like to book a tour. This tour is only available from 10am to 2pm on Monday and Saturday. Your route back to Torroella takes you via Palau Sator and Fontclara (meaning clear water) where you can stop at the ancient font for a drink. The cider makers at Mooma, also on your way back, are well worth a visit. Explore Torroella this evening and enjoy dinner at one of our recommended restaurants. Level: Easy Distance: 28kms 😃

Further details of this tour are on our website - www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/cycling-for-food-and-wine-lovers/

12/09/2022

🚲Cycling For Food And Wine Lovers🍷 - Day 3

You leave Figueres behind and travel south through Alt Emporda to Baix Emporda past the river Fluvia and the Ter. Just past Sant Pere Percador you can stop off at Mas Guso. Here you can taste their wines or sample some of the fine local produce. Further down the road just past the village of St Marti you can visit the Greek/ Roman ruins of Empuries. One of the most important archaeological sites in Catalonia.

We recommend you take some time in L’Escala and maybe have tapas for lunch on the seafront at Bar Riba then visit the shop Anxovies Soles to purchase a jar of the famous locally produced anchovies. The Soles family has been preserving this little fish since 1889. Your accommodation for the next two nights in Toroella de Montgri dates back to the 14th century. Palau Lo Mirador is a beautifully restored palace, now a boutique hotel with an abundance of charm including an internal gothic courtyard and an excellent restaurant where you will dine tonight. Level: Easy Distance: 42kms

Further details of this tour are on our website - www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/cycling-for-food-and-wine-lovers/

09/09/2022

🚲Cycling For Food And Wine Lovers 🍷- Day 2

This is a circular route taking in several vineyards and olive groves on the way. You leave Figueres and follow the route to Peralada, a beautiful medieval town in the heart of the wine area. Make time to visit the castle and convent Carmen before visiting Castillo Perelada’s degustation centre. 17 of their wines scored over 90 in the Penin guide 2017. Last year Cava became the number one exported sparkling wine in the world surpassing Champagne for the first time ever. We highly recommend the excellent value Castillo Perelada Cava. Surrounded by vineyards the road goes to Mollet de Peralada past olive groves towards Masarac where you can enjoy a wine tasting at La Vinyeta.

Next there is a gentle climb to Serra d’Altrera where you can enjoy magnificent views over the plain and the Albera mountains 🏔 before heading back to Peralada via Vilarnadal and Cabanes. We will provide a list of the vineyards and olive groves that you might want to visit on this tour. We suggest you make time to visit the Dali museum later this afternoon. Distance: 32 kms. Level Easy/ Moderate😃

Further details of this tour are on our website!

05/09/2022

🚲Cycling For Food And Wine Lovers 🍷- Introduction

This self guided cycling tour is a fantastic way to explore this varied landscape, the perfectly preserved medieval villages, secluded sandy coves, orchards, olive trees, rice fields and vineyards. You have the opportunity to meet many local producers on the way and sample some fantastic produce from the land and sea.

This area of Catalonia is a gastronomic delight and we provide an information pack on arrival with some great restaurants for you to try. Accommodation has been chosen for its character, location, comfort and friendliness of staff! Difficulty level: Easy/Moderate.😃

Further details of this tour are on our website!

02/09/2022

Flashback to Pubol where you can visit the Dali Gala Castle/Museum. This is a must-see exhibition along with gardens containing the famous elephant sculptures along with this gorgeous fountain! Well worth the visit and part of our medieval tour!

Dali gave his wife Gala this medieval castle as a gift, who accepted it on the condition that Dali would visit her only after receiving a “written invitation”. An amazing place to visit if you’re interested in art!

Further details of this tour are on our website - www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/medieval-villages-and-coastal-paths-5-days-short-tour/

31/08/2022

Day 6 – Pyrenees To The Coast – Short Tour🚲

This morning you will continue north to L’Escala, where you can visit the Greek/Roman ruins of Empuires where one of the finest amphitheatres outside Rome can be found. The village of Sant Marti next to the ruins has many good bars and restaurants. On from here, the route takes you to Perallada a very important wine producing town before turning west for Figueres. This is the home of the Dali Museum. You’ll spend tonight in the Hotel Duran which was frequented by Dali and has a lot of his original works on its walls. Level: Easy Distance 62 km 😃

Further details of this tour are on our website - www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/pyrenees-to-the-coast/

29/08/2022

Day 5 – Pyrenees To The Coast – Short Tour🚲

Heading north today you will pass through the town of Palafrugell and on to the pretty village of Pals. Leave the bike in the parking area and walk up to the church through the narrow cobbled streets, which have not changed in 500 years. The route then crosses over to San Feliu de Boada where the restaurant ‘Can Joan’ offers a great well-priced lunch. Still heading north, you come to the town of Verges before turning east to Torroella de Montgri. The church is beautifully situated on the skyline. The Palau lo Mirador is next door. This former Palace is set in beautiful gardens and offers an excellent setting for your stay! Level: Easy/Moderate Distance 60 km😀

Further details of this tour are on our website - www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/pyrenees-to-the-coast/

26/08/2022

Day 4 – Pyrenees To The Coast – Short Tour🚲

Well rested and back in the saddle! You climb out of Girona and on to the medieval village of Monells and then on to the important town of La Bisbal d’Emporda. This town is the capital of the province of Baix Emporda and has many interesting ceramic and antique shops. This would be a good stop for lunch before again climbing over the pass of ’La Ganga’ to Calonge and on to the port of Palamos, where you will find the Hotel Trias perfectly situated overlooking the seafront. Why not explore the old quarter sampling some tapas before enjoying the Menu Estreta in the hotel’s colonial-style dining room? Level: Moderate/Difficult Distance: 52kms

Further details of this tour are on our website - www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/pyrenees-to-the-coast/

24/08/2022

Day 3 – Pyrenees To The Coast – Short Tour🚲

You’ll head south toward the historic town of Girona, the culture capital of Catalonia, with its ancient university, cathedral, and old Jewish quarter where your next hotel, the Llegendes, is situated. Girona cathedral is a must-visit if you're into gothic architecture!

On the way, you will pass through some interesting towns one of which is Caldes de Malavella the home of ‘Vichy Catalan’ a very famous sparkling mineral water. Level: Easy 😃 Distance: 66 km

Further details of this tour are on our website - www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/pyrenees-to-the-coast/

22/08/2022

Day 2 – Pyrenees To The Coast – Short Tour🚲

In the morning you’ll pass through spectacular mountain scenery before arriving at the ancient town of Besalu, with it’s famous medieval bridge. Then the lakeside town of Banyoles. Plenty of stops will be required for terrific photo opportunities and of course lunch in one of the many hostelries along the way. The route then turns back through the National Park and on to La Rectoria de San Miquel, a beautifully restored rectory where Roy and Goretti will assure you of a warm welcome. Roy was previously a chef at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh and Goretti a whisky taster at Glenmorange so after dinner you may even get a fine Scottish whisky! Level: Moderate Distance: 70kms

Further details of this tour are on our website - www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/pyrenees-to-the-coast/

19/08/2022

Day 1 – Pyrenees To The Coast – Short Tour

You’ll be met at Girona airport or Flaca station (If arriving from Barcelona) and transferred to the town of Olot situated in the middle of the Volcanic National Park of La Garrotxa. Here you will spend the night at the Hotel Borrell located in the centre with plenty of good restaurants and tapas bars close at hand. A full brief and bike fitting will also be given.😃

Further details of this tour are on our website - www.cyclecatalan.com/tour/pyrenees-to-the-coast/

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