COSTA BRAVA LEISURE SELF-GUIDED

Let the sea breeze and the sunshine acompany you while you discover one of the most beautiful places in the world

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TOUR TYPE

Leisure Cycling

TRIP LENGTH OPTIONS

3 stages | 4 nights

4 stages | 5 nights

AVERAGE DAILY METRICS

51km | +415m

PRICE

From €790

TOUR DESCRIPTION

This self-guided tour will take you all over the southern-half of Costa Brava, considered the most beautiful coast in Spain. You will discover at your own pace the most emblematic coastal landscapes and places in the province of Girona, our country’s quintessential cycling capital.

The tour starts and finishes in the beautiful city of Girona, which boasts a rich cultural and historical heritage. The city magnificent Old Town has been used as filming locations for the Game of Thrones series, for its unique architecture and narrow cobbled streets.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Discover hidden beaches and coves
Visit Emporda’s Medieval Towns
Ride through 2 Natural Parks and numerous Natural Protected Areas
Take pictures in the sites used for the set of Game of Thrones
Taste delicious Spanish Cuisine
Swim in the turquoise waters of the Costa Brava
Walk around Fishing Villages and Coastal towns
Have a pastry with pro-cyclist in the cycling cafes in Girona

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ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES

Find the right selection of trusted accommodation
options according to your preferences.

EXPLORER

Budget accommodation without compromising on quality.

COMFORT

Upscale 4* hotels where you can relax and enjoy all the comforts.

LUXURY

The best hotels with premium facilities and top locations.

DAY BY DAY

ARRIVAL DAY

DESCRIPTION

Welcome to our fantastic country! A place full of wonders for those willing to get a little bit out of the beaten path. Gastronomy, landscapes, culture, history and adventure… Each turn of your bike will lead you to discover our region while making unforgettable memories.

The first destination of the trip is the marvellous city of Girona, a major city and pro-cycling hub near Costa Brava.

Your accommodation is booked and you only need to check-in at the hotel. After, you can enjoy the rest of your time exploring this wonderful city.

RIDE DETAILS
No ride on arrival day

OVERNIGHT TOWN
Girona

Girona city has established a perfect balance between history, leisure, gastronomy and cycling culture. This little bubbling city won’t leave you indifferent.

ACCOMMODATION POSSIBILITIES

EXPLORER

HOTEL ULTONIA GIRONA
Gran Via de Jaume I 22,
Girona

COMFORT

HOTEL CIUTAT DE GIRONA
C/Nord 2,
Girona

LUXURY

NORD 1901 HOTEL
Av. de Castell d’Aro 2,
Girona

STAGE 1: FROM GIRONA TO THE SEA

DESCRIPTION

In the morning you will leave Girona by bike heading to the coast to Sant Feliu de Guíxols, with its lovely old town, marina, and beach. Further along the trail you can’t miss S’Agaró, considered one of the most beautiful towns to cycle in the Costa Brava.

Finally, you will reach Platja d’Aro, where you can find from Roman ruins, to hidden coves dotting the coastline.

RIDE DETAILS
52 km | +343 m

OVERNIGHT TOWN
Platja d’Aro
Considered the heart of the Costa Brava, this town boasts of a long beach, hidden little coves and Roman ruins.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Wine tasting in a local winery
Boat trip from Palamós
Afternoon of Kayak or Paddlesurf

ACCOMMODATION POSSIBILITIES

EXPLORER

HOTEL SPA LA TERRASSA
Av. de Castell d’Aro 2,
Platja d’Aro

COMFORT

PARK HOTEL SAN JORGE
Av. Andorra 28,
Calonge

LUXURY

CALA DEL PI HOTEL
Av. Cavall Bernat 160,
Platja d’Aro

STAGE 2: THE COASTLINE OF THE COSTA BRAVA

DESCRIPTION

Today you will visit the fishing village of Palamós and two of its most famous and beautiful coves, La Fosca beach and El Castell beach. You will continue through Cap Roig’s Natural Park to Calella de Palafrugell main streets and its amazing promenade.

Continuing onto Llafranc direction to Pals, you shouldn’t miss a visit to the picturesque Sant Sebastià lighthouse with panoramic views of the sea. Finally, you’ll reach the beautiful medieval town of Pals.

RIDE DETAILS
40 km | +549 m

OVERNIGHT TOWN
Pals
Pals with its stunning Medieval old town, surrounded by bucolic rice fields and with a big beach where to enjoy different water sports, is a village with marvellous contrasts, where you won’t get bored.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Wine tasting in a local winery
Visit Cap Roig’s botanical gardens
Visit and dinner at Mooma Cider House
Visit the Greek and Roman settlement of Emporion

ACCOMMODATION POSSIBILITIES

EXPLORER

ARRELS D’EMPORDÀ
Carrer de Torroella 3,
Palafrugell

LUXURY

ARKHÉ BOUTIQUE HOTEL
C/ del Raval 5,
Pals

LUXURY

ARKHÉ BOUTIQUE HOTEL
C/ del Raval 5,
Pals

STAGE 3: MARSHLANDS AND ISLANDS (OPTIONAL)

DESCRIPTION

This OPTIONAL STAGE is a circular route to get to know more of the Costa Brava. You will ride through the rice fields of Pals to the Marshlands of Baix Ter, a great opportunity to observe landscapes of natural beauty, as well as an array of birds that inhabit these lands.

You will also visit the Estartit, a family orientated beach town from where you have wonderful views of the Illes Medes, one of the most important marine parks in Europe.

RIDE DETAILS
55 km | +292 m

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Wine tasting in a local winery
Boat tour of Medes Islands

ACCOMMODATION POSSIBILITIES

EXPLORER

ARRELS D’EMPORDÀ
Carrer de Torroella 3,
Palafrugell

LUXURY

ARKHÉ BOUTIQUE HOTEL
C/ del Raval 5,
Pals

LUXURY

ARKHÉ BOUTIQUE HOTEL
C/ del Raval 5,
Pals

STAGE 4: COSTA BRAVA MEDIVAL VILLAGES

DESCRIPTION

Departing from Pals you will head to various medieval towns. First, Palau-Sator, with its famous clock tower. After, Peratallada, with his imposing town walls and moat. Finally, the medieval and old Iberian settlement of Ullastret.

After the medieval towns you will go North in search of the river Ter, which you will mostly follow during today’s route in order to reach Girona.

RIDE DETAILS
56 km | +484 m

OVERNIGHT TOWN
Girona
Girona city has established a perfect balance between history, leisure, gastronomy and cycling culture. This little bubbling city won’t leave you indifferent.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Walking guided city tour

ACCOMMODATION POSSIBILITIES

EXPLORER

HOTEL ULTONIA GIRONA
Gran Via de Jaume I 22,
Girona

COMFORT

HOTEL CIUTAT DE GIRONA
C/Nord 2,
Girona

LUXURY

NORD 1901 HOTEL
Av. de Castell d’Aro 2,
Girona

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PRICING & INCLUSIONS

LOW SEASON (January to April & November to December)
	3 stages 4 nights	4 stages 5 nights
Explorer	from €790	from €960
Comfort	from €940	from €1,025
Luxury	from €1,320	from €1,490
GROUP DISCOUNTS Groups >4 people get 15% off

MEDIUM SEASON (May to June & September to October)
	3 stages 4 nights	4 stages 5 nights
Explorer	from €890	from €990
Comfort	from €1,075	from €1,190
Luxury	from €1,440	from €1,590
GROUP DISCOUNTS Groups >4 people get 15% off

HIGH SEASON (July to August, Easter Holidays & Girona Temps de Flors)
	3 stages 4 nights	4 stages 5 nights
Explorer	from €990	from €1,120
Comfort	from €1,190	from €1,320
Luxury	from €1,530	from €1,925
GROUP DISCOUNTS Groups >4 people get 15% off

INCLUSIONS

Accommodation in double occupancy room with bed and breakfast regime

Daily luggage transfers

Digital travel guide, tourist advice and turn by turn navigation through mobile app

On call assitance. 9AM-6PM

Tourist advice and off the bike activities booking management

Health Insurance

TESTIMONIALS

Catalonia Bike Tours

5.0

Based on 83 reviews

Ian Huntley

19:07 27 Oct 24

This was an incredible experience from the first moment we contacted Gerard! He and his team were responsive, accommodating and patient as we threw a number of challenges at them!I can't recommend them enough!

May Vawer

01:03 26 Oct 24

Aloha! oh my thank you so very much to Gerard @ Catalonia Bike Tours for creating / choreographing an amazing Costa Brava (Wild Coast) self guided biking adventure for us. From my first point of contact / reaching out very late on Friday afternoon (1800 hrs Oct 4th) with an 11th-hour request for a Catalonia - self guided Costa Brava bike tour - starting Oct 6th.You responded immediately - within 1 hour with this response: "Mahalo for reaching out! It's cutting it close with your requested dates, but we will do our very best to make it happen for you". And that you did. Working all through the weekend - recommending, designing, sending a proposal / itinerary 24 hours later (Sat Oct 5th) with all of the pre-booking confirmed.Catalonia Bike tours had won our hearts and our trust! And then what an adventure we had!We were 2 old gals: 67 and 71 – celebrating 50 years of “best-friends forever” history – cycling up those 10- 15% off road Catalonian “hills” - getting off track and dead ending at a beautiful deserted stretch of beach, before recalculating with Bike GPS – and back on the trail, track, road, and always ha ha another hill (I’m a hill climber ), The rural village hamlets, the best cuppa- java stops , the delightful locals, curious & welcoming; farmers in the field with sheep and sheep dogs iconic images, memories, the beautiful eucalyptus trees, and old forest roads. It was way beyond anything we hoped for in a bike tour.The hotels and services booked by Gerard were 10/10! And he was always available and checking up a couple times to make sure we were ok when the winds got a bit wild (as winds will do).Ive been on a lot of bike tours in a lot of places around the world but this cycle pilgrimage was the best. And really for me, it was how Gerard and Catalonia Bike Tours made us feel welcomed, and cared for. That’s the secret sauce – how they make you feel. And we felt the loving kindness of how they shared their beautiful Catalonia with us.Blessings,May

Jayne Green

22:27 19 Oct 24

Catalonia bike tours is a professional, knowledgeable, and extremely well organized company. We were thrilled with every aspect of our tour: the route was very well planned and clearly outlined in the app, the accommodation was always high quality, unique and centrally located and the bikes were well maintained and comfortable. Gerard and his team were wonderful! We were thrilled with our adventure!

Matthew Moscati

02:09 19 Oct 24

The equipment, the accommodations, the routes, were all top notch. All that with service to match. Nothing beats working with a small personalized local business.

María Sorhobigarat

11:40 17 Oct 24

The self guided tour was amazing! The routes were picturesque passing through ocean, medieval villages, meadows and panoramic views of Costa Brava and the hotels were great.Gerard was amazing and always reaching out if everything was ok.Thank you for the experience!

Alicia Saucedo

10:04 17 Oct 24

Incredible routes with this company. Since it was a self-guided tour, I didn’t expect we would receive so much attention. Gerard, our guide, was attentive the entire time. The routes are planned with great expertise, and for each one, there are two options: a regular one and an “easy” one (of course, in Costa Brava, nothing is easy). The hotels are gorgeous, especially the one in Torroella 😊. I was delighted with this tour, and I highly recommend it because you can do it with friends at your own pace, unlike other tours where you have to keep up with the group.

Neil Houghton

09:05 15 Oct 24

Just come back from a fantastic cycling holiday in Girona.Catalonia Bike Tours did a great job supplying the hire bikes, thoroughly recommend.Will use again.

Dean Stowell

12:11 05 Oct 24

Great ride, great service and they’re a locally owned and operated company which I appreciate because my tourist dollars benefit the local community.

Piikea Miller

17:03 04 Oct 24

We did the Costa Brave self-guided tour and it was fantastic! Great variety of coastline, farmland, natural areas and medieval villages we saw a little of everything. Logistics were handled perfectly and we loved the accommodations. Gerard and his team were a pleasure to work with!

Kristen Kavanagh

12:01 24 Jul 24

We did a biking tour visiting several medieval towns over several hours. Esch town was beautiful and unique! The experience was wonderful and exceeded our expectations! Service was great… We were picked up right at our hotel; Gerard and his team were friendly and accommodating the whole time!

Lisa Pecknold

02:44 21 Jun 24

Our small group of two senior-aged couples from the United States recently completed our second guided tour with Catalonia Bike Tours in May 2024. Gerard had guided us to the Costa Brava two years ago and it was such a special experience that we returned for another tour, this time in the areas near to Vic in the Pyrenees foothills. The e-bikes provided were brand new and easily handled all riding conditions: smooth tarmac, dirt bike paths, rocky mountain roads. A support van was always nearby in case needed. We did have one flat and the van arrived within minutes and the repair was completed efficiently. The restaurants and hotels that Gerard booked us into were stellar and not crowded. In addition to the biking, extra activities were also part of the tour: a walking tour of beautiful Vic, a horse-drawn carriage ride through a beech forest, a drive to a ski station, two hikes to waterfalls, and of course coffee stops along the way in picture-perfect villages. We peppered Gerard most of the day long with questions about the present and past of the areas we were riding through, and we learned so much. Being a native of Catalonia, Gerard seems to know every perfect road, riding trail, restaurant, and hotel that will give riders the trip (or two!) of a lifetime. We can, and do, definitely recommend Catalonia Bike Tours!

bernard gogarty

11:05 20 Jun 24

Just returning from. Great ebike trip with 5 other mates ( average age 70) . Routes , accommodation. Bikes , support all excellent.I would highly recommend this company .

Susan Rand

17:50 17 Jun 24

A friend and I did the 8-day Girona Province Leisure Self-Guided trip in early May and absolutely loved it. Only a born and raised Catalonian cyclist could have shared these incredible off-the-beaten-path routes with us - thank you, Gerard! The rides were primarily on quiet country roads and trails, and offered a diverse array of beautiful scenery. We chose the middle of the road "Comfort" level accommodations and they were all outstanding, and added immeasurably to our trip. Neither of us had ever been to Spain and this was the perfect way to visit Catalonia, which is just gorgeous. Some of the scenery and cycling reminded me of Burgundy. The routes were easy to follow and all of the details were meticulously attended to. I loved this trip so much that I would go back and do it again (and likely will with other friends who now can't wait to go). Thanks for a truly remarkable experience, I loved every minute of it!

Lucie Bourdages

14:01 17 Jun 24

"Our 5-day, 6-night trip with Catalonia Bike Tours was a wonderful cycling adventure from start to finish! They provided us with well-maintained bikes and essential accessories, ensuring each ride was smooth and enjoyable. The accommodations along our route were meticulously selected, offering comfort and relaxation after each day of exploration. Gerard was helpful to make adjustments to our itinerary, accommodating our needs and holiday period. With their personalized service and local expertise, Catalonia Bike Tours transformed our journey through Catalonia's stunning landscapes into an unforgettable experience for my husband and me. A heartfelt thank you to Gerard and all the team members who made this trip so special!"

Greg Pecknold

20:30 15 Jun 24

After having an incredible experience with Gerard a few years ago on the Costa Brava we decided to return for another bike trip. Gerard designed a custom tour for 4 of us that wound it's way around the pre-Pyrenees region. It was 5 days of riding on bike paths with amazing scenery, boutique hotels, fantastic food and wine and the wonderful company of Gerard and Guillem. I have traveled throughout Spain and Catalonia on many bicycle and motorcycle tours for the past 10 years. Each region has it's own special qualities and unique history. I can honestly say that the experience I've had with Catalonia Bike Tours, and Gerard in particular, is the best of the best! If you book a self guided tour every detail will be taken care of. If you are lucky enough to ride with Gerard...you will have an amazing experience (and also make a wonderful new friend).

Dermot Parkinson

17:48 07 Jun 24

We were staying in Vic (Catalonia) for a few days and decided last minute to rent some bikes for 3 days. CBT where able to deliver 2 top range electric mountain bikes within 2 hrs where we wanted with all the accessories we needed.Unfailing helpful. Sorted out puncture and made great route recommendations.I would definitely use them again when visiting Catalonia and the Costa Brava. Thank you to the team and great rides around Vic

Steve Vaslet

20:16 20 Mar 24

We have just completed the four-day Costa Brava self-guided trip. All the routes took us to interesting places, were nice cycling, with little time spent on busy road. The hotels were good, especially Moli del Mig in Torroella de Montgri. Gerard was very attentive to our questions prior to the trip and helpful during it. All in all, it did what it said on the tin, very well!

Jonathan O Keeffe

17:18 03 Oct 23

Excellent service. Gerard and team are patient, flexible and professional. The bikes are excellent. We had an accident with one bike and they delivered a replacement that same evening so the rider could continue with the group. Top service and top bikes.

Marya Dremlyuk

13:06 27 Sep 23

Excellent experience ❤️🙌🏼

Joanne Ramos

14:31 26 Jul 23

Our family of five (two adults and 3 teenagers aged 13-17) had a blast biking along the Costa Brava with Gerard and Catalonia Bike Tours! We spent one day biking along the coast and then kayaking, and another inland biking through sunflower fields and through medieval towns. The bikes were great, the vistas beautiful and varied, and Gerard paced and planned our days perfectly. For half of the first day, our daughter felt under the weather--and Gerard had her ride in the van with his lovely and kind partner until our daughter felt well enough to re-join us (thanks to the bikes being electric, she was able to do so). Our daughter told us she still had a terrific day, because Gerard and his team were so nice and engaging, and she got to practice her Spanish. We highly recommend Catalonia Bike Tours!

Rebecca McGill

19:12 09 Jun 23

What an incredible experience! Gerard took my husband and me on a wonderful tour of Costa Brava. He was patient with my lack of experience on an ebike, but supportive and encouraging. The sights were absolutely breathtaking and his insights made it all the more special. I can't recommend this highly enough. Anyone in the area (or Barcelona) should enjoy this experience.

Daniel Bojmal

22:30 31 May 23

The entire experience was incredible, from the first contact, the planning and execution of the trip, everything was wonderful.We took a 5-day trip with 4 days of bicycles, incredible places, wonderful views and very good treatment from our guide Gerard who was always on top of everything. 100% recommended.

Joseph Hagedorn

21:31 07 Nov 22

This was an amazing experience. We did the 3 day, self guided tour (I’m sad I didn’t get to do the 2nd route in the four day series but will have to come back). Everyone we worked with (Montse and Girard) was thoughtful and conscientious about the service they provided. For example, CBT provided us with well maintained Canyon bikes fit exactly to our dimensions and preferences (they met via zoom to orient us about the biking landscape), met with us at our convenience when we arrived in Girona, arranged wonderful hotels to stay at, including the lovely Del Moli del Mig in the countryside outside of Torroella de Montgri, transported our luggage from hotel to hotel, and provided us with great routes through Ride With GPS (you cannot do these routes without it). The routes were everything Girard said they would be including the Els Angels climb on the last day.

Sophia

20:31 16 Oct 22

We booked a 5-day self-guided tour of the Costa Brava with Catalonia Bike Tours and had an absolutely incredible time. The bikes that two of us rented were very nice and in great condition (Canyon Endurace with eTap) and had just the right gearing for the many iconic climbs on the route. The route plans were impeccable, taking you through quiet scenic countryside, well-renowned climbs, stunning descents, gorgeous towns of many flavors and sizes along the coast and of all modern and medieval eras. There is such a unique charm to riding in Catalonia, the other riders always wave, the drivers are always courteous. I can't wait to come back to experience it again. The only thing we are sad about is that we've already experienced it for the first time, and we can't get that initial feeling of astonishment back again.

Marie Terrill

18:14 14 Oct 22

I had a fantastic experience with Catalonia Bike Tours recently. They were incredibly on point with every detail. They picked me up at the train station and drove us to the first hotel. They organized lunches and dinners for us and luggage transport between hotels. The support van driver and our tour guide were kind, funny and instantly part of the group energy. Our guide was Cristina, who worked closely with our Support driver and 'back up guide', Miquel.We ate local food and stayed in gorgeous locations at very nice hotels.I highly recommend Catalonia Bike Tours and would book with them again in a second.

Susan Beltz

15:25 09 Oct 22

We had a super Costa Bravo bike tour with Catalonia Bike Tours. We did 4 days of self guided biking starting and ending in Girona. We stayed in the towns of Girona, Pals, and Platya de Aro and they were each unique and wonderful. The hotels were top notch! We loved going to the beach and swimming in Platya de Aro and the walled village of Pals and hotel we stayed in were fabulous. The bikes provided were perfect and Catalonia Bike Tours was very supportive, checking in most days to see how things were going. The app was a little tricky to use in the busier towns but we always managed. Overall this was a bike trip and company I highly recommend!

Jeff Ohlhausen

21:11 15 Aug 22

My family of four took a 4 day self guided tour from Girona to Platja D’aro to Pals then back to Girona. We rented bikes and they were amazing. 3 canyon gravel bikes and a Scott ebike for my daughter. They were immaculate and great bikes. The route was excellent, the app worked great and the riding was a lot of fun. Nice mix of everything and the bikes were up to the challenge and the right tool for the job. Transfers to and from Barcelona went off without a problem. Montse helped us out of a self induced problem, going above and beyond. Gerard and I traded sport food and had great a great chat on the way to Girona. The towns we visit Ted were amazing and well chosen. I’d go again in a heartbeat. We did over 200 km in four days with a 15 and 12 year old. It was just awesome. Thank you!

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RENTAL BIKES

All our rental bikes are completely up to date in terms of maintenance, fully eqquiped with pedals of your choice (Look Keo, Shimano SPD SL, Shimano SPD Mountain, Flat), two bottle cages and rear light. They are also delivered with a complete set of tools to help you solve any unforeseen event that may happen during your trip.

CANNONDALE TESORO NEO X2

Inside this sporty commuter lies the wild and rugged heart of an explorer. With huge range, robust components and grippy mixed-surface tires, the all-new Tesoro Neo X is the perfect choice to discover Catalonia at your own pace.

CANNONDALE TOPSTONE CARBON 3

The best gravel bike for anything from dirt roads to singletrack trails. With the grip and comfort of the Kingpin suspension, nothing is off-limits. Full carbon frame with a comfortable geometry for long day rides. Comes equipped with Shimano GRX 2×12 gear set and 42mm tyres.

CANYON PATHLITE 6 HYBRID

Smooth tarmac, rocky gravel or packed dirt, no road is off limits with the Pathlite 6. Whether you’re after a leisurely spin through the woods or a pace-pushing, multi-day trip, this bike has everything you’ll need for fast riding on nearly any surface. Comes equipped with Shimano XT 1×11 gear set.

CANNONDALE TESORO RENTAL PRICE:

3 Stages Program: €168,30

4 Stages Program: €211,20

CANNONDALE TOPSTONE RENTAL PRICE:

3 Stages Program: €168,30

4 Stages Program: €211,20

CANYON PATHLITE 6 RENTAL PRICE:

3 Stages Program: €91,80

4 Stages Program: €115,20

Project Description

COSTA BRAVA LEISURE SELF-GUIDED

Let the sea breeze and the sunshine acompany you while you discover one of the most beautiful places in the world

TOUR DESCRIPTION

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES

EXPLORER

COMFORT

LUXURY

DAY BY DAY

PRICING & INCLUSIONS

INCLUSIONS

TESTIMONIALS

RENTAL BIKES

CANNONDALE TESORO NEO X2

CANNONDALE TOPSTONE CARBON 3

CANYON PATHLITE 6 HYBRID

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