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 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.

san jorge

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

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 marvelous contrasts, where you won’t get bored.

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

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 54 reviews
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Joseph HagedornJoseph 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.
SophiaSophia
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 TerrillMarie 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 BeltzSusan 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 OhlhausenJeff 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 or Shimano SPD SL), 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.

Scott subcross 20

SCOTT SUBCROSS E-RIDE

Meet the Sub Cross eRIDE 20, the easy way to explore gravel roads or smooth trails. The bike is equipped with the powerful Bosch Performance drive unit, intelligently integrated into the frame for a slick and smooth design. An adjustable stem and ergonomic saddle result in optimal comfort.


SCOTT SUBCROSS RENTAL PRICE:

3 Stages Program: €140.25

4 Stages Program: €176


MEGAMO WEST SHIMANO GRX

The Megamo West is the perfect bike for Gravel lovers, for those who yearn to ride new trails and enjoy this modality without worries. Full carbon frame and fork with a comfortable and effective geometry for long day rides. Comes equipped with Shimano GRX 2×10 gear set and 42mm tyres.


MEGAMO WEST RENTAL PRICE:

3 Stages Program: €140.25

4 Stages Program: €176


Canyon Pathlite 6

CANYON PATHLITE 6

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.


CANYON PATHLITE 6 RENTAL PRICE:

3 Stages Program: €76.50

4 Stages Program: €96


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