Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Cala Blava / Puig d´en Ros

Day 2: Cala Blava – San Jordi approx. 50 km
This stage follows the coast to Capocorp Vell, residence of the Cyclopes (remainders of settlements of natives). Typical wind mills seam the road to the salt fields of Llevant with the rose-white shimmering salt lakes. In San Jordi sandy beaches with crystal clear water welcome you.

Day 3: San Jordi – Porto Cristo approx. 60 km
Your tour leads you via Ses Salines to a botanical garden. Visit of the picturesque bay of Cala Santanyi. Cycling through little fishing villages to the famous natural bridge “Es Pontas”. Near Porto Cristo the Dragon Caves impress with bizarre pictures and rock formations.

Day 4: Porto Cristo – C’an Picafort    approx. 55 km
Through the sleepy village Son Carrio you cycle to Manacor, the city of Majoricas-Pearls and ceramics. Via Santa Margerita (“most beautiful village square of Majorca”) you cycle through delightful scenery to Can Picafort.
 
Day 5: Puerto Pollenca / Alcudia approx. 45 km
No need to pack the suitcase, you will stay another night in Can Picafort. Today you cycle through a bird sanctuary to the bay of Pollenca (roman harbour). Along the coast you reach Alcudia (oldest town of the island) and back to Can Picafort.

Day 6: C’an Picafort – Porto Soller approx. 45 km + Bus transfer
Via Muro and Inca you cycle into the interior to the mountains of the Sierra. Bus transfer to the monastery Lluc (sightseeing possible) and up to 1200 m above sea level. Enjoy a beautiful descent via Fornalutx (“most beautiful village of Spain”) and through orange- and citrus-plantations to Porto Soller. Delicious Paella is served in Fornalutx (included).

Day 7: Porto Soller – Playa de Palma approx. 20 km + train transfer
With the nostalgic train you go through the Valley of Oranges down to the capital Palma. Afterwards you join a guided sight seeing tour of the old town and cathedral. The last few kilometres lead you along the coast to your hotel in Playa de Palma.
 

Day 8: Individual departure or extra days
 

Tour Rating: Moderate to Intermediate

You cycle on side roads and field paths. A few hills to negotiate!

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Individual arrival to Puig de Ros

Day 2: Colonia San Jordi    approx. 50 km
In the morning you will have a personal welcome briefing where you also receive your rental bikes. Afterwards there is a short bus transfer to San Jordi which awaits with its sandy beaches and crystal clear water. Your first bike tour leads you along the saline fields and the salt Lakes of Llevant and typical wind mills to Capocorp Vell, empire of Cyclops (first nation’s houses). Your return to the hotel is not too distant.

Day 3: Island midpoint Sineu    approx. 45 km
In the morning you go by bus to Sineu. This small town is the geographic midpoint of the Island and well-known for its golden lion which is sitting on the stairs of the church. You cycle on beautiful paths through untouched nature and little villages always slightly downhill back to your hotel.

Day 4: Llucmajor and mountain Randa approx. 55-75 km
You start with a bike tour to Cap Blanc where you have a really beautiful view over the Mediterranean. On gorgeous bike paths you cycle towards midpoint. We recommend making a rest in Llucmajor at the Café Colon which is open since 1928. Llucmajor is also well-known for its shoe manufacturing. If you want to cycle a strenuous 20 km more you should go on to the top of Mount Randa. Afterwards you reach the hotel which is not too far away.

Day 5: Inca approx. 60 km
In the morning the bus brings you to Inca, city of leather manufacture. We recommend visiting some of the numerous shops there. Your today’s bike route is full of extremes. At the beginning you are cycling through idyllic hinterland and dozy little villages. As soon as you reach the coast the island gets alive. Your tour leads you along the Playa back to your hotel.

Day 6: Tramuntana Mountains and Sóller approx. 45 km
In the morning the bus brings you to the Sierra Mountains and monastery Lluc (possibility for sightseeing). Enjoy the panoramic view! You cycle via Fornalutx (most beautiful village in Spain – excellent Paella lunch included) and orange and citrus plantations to Porto Sóller. Afterwards you go by bus back to your hotel.

Day 7: Capital city Palma approx. 45 km
You start your tour on cycle paths along the coast via the Playa to the capital city Palma. Afterwards you join a guided city tour through this lovely old city with cathedral. Along the coast you cycle back to your hotel.
  

Day 8: Individual departure

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Pamplona

Make your way to your start hotel in Pamplona today, where you will meet your guide and be given your rental bike. Transfers are available from the nearest airport in Bilbao.

Day 2 : Pamplona – Estella (approx. 45 km)

This morning we take a cycle city tour of Pamplona, famous for its Running of the Bulls festival, before heading through Puente la Reina to Estella.

Day 3: Estella – Logrono (approx. 50 km)

Today we cycle thrugh the heart of La Rioja wine country to the town of Logrono.

Day 4: Logrono – Burgos (approx. 60 km)

Rolling vineyards line the Pilgrims route to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, then onwards to the city of Burgos, one of the most important rest stops along the ancient trail.

Day 5: Burgos – Castrojeriz (approx. 65 km)

Time to explore Burgos this morning before cycling through the rolling countryside to the small town of Castrojeriz.

Day 6: Castrojeriz – Carrión de los Condes/León (approx. 50 km)

Today you cycle through the lovely village of Fromista, before reaching Carrion de los Condesi for lunch. This afternoon cycle onwards to the historic city of Leon, famous for its many cathedrals.

Note: 9 day itinerary starts today with your arrival in Leon.

Day 7: León – Astorga (approx. 50 km)

Today you cycle to Astorga , remember to keep looking behind you as there are many vantage points with great views over Leon. You will pass through the villages of La Virgen , San Miguel and Villadangos with a climb of around 120m, from here it is pretty flat. You should stop at Hospital de Orbigo and relax by the river before completing the last stretch to Astorga. Astorga has a Roman heritage with some wonderful buildings to see.

Day 8: Astorga – Molinaseca (approx. 50 km)

Today you cycle up towards Cruz de Ferro from 870m to 1520m before dropping to 600m at Molinaseca. On this stage you see some wonderful mountain scenery

Day 9: Malinaseca – Sárria (approx. 45 to 90 km)

Today you ride out across the valley to Villafranca del Bierzo where it is wise to stop and take a look around this lovely town. Cycle onwards or take the van to Sarria.

Day 10: Sárria – Palas de Rei (approx. 65 km)

Cycle through the green hills, till you reach Portarmarin. Portamarin has an association with Grappa or Orujo. The church San Nicholas has numbers on each of the stones as it was once moved from the old town to its current place due to flooding. Continue onwards to Palas de Rei, cycling mostly downhill.

Day 11: Palas de Rei – Arzúa (approx. 45 km)

A chance today for a general downhill day , only one climb of 400m as you leave town.

Day 12: Arzúa – Santiago de Compostela (approx. 35 km)

Today is the final cycling day, your Pilgrim along the St James Way is nearly complete. Just the last few climbs, not so high before your final descent into Santiago and a well earned rest.

Day 13: Free day in Santiago

La Compostela : This is a certificate issued by the Catholic Church to all Pilgrims who have completed  the cycle tour . We give you a passport which needs to be stamped each day and then you can receive the certificate from the Cathedral before your departure

Day 14: End of tour.

Individual return or extend your stay in Europe.

Day to Day Itinerary

  
Day 1 Transfer to Antequera

Arrive at airport. Transfer to Antequera. Try bikes, and visit Old Quarter of town with its whitewashed streets, fine churches and castle and the only bullring in Spain with a restaurant.

Day 2 Antequera - Lucena

Leave Antequera through gently rolling countryside and olive plantations to the village of Lucena where we spend the night in this town, known in medieval times as the “Pearl of the Three Cultures” (Jewish, Christian and Arab) and famous for its tapas.

Distance short 53 km – 33 miles
long 87 km – 54 miles

 
Day 3 Lucena - Cordoba

Today’s ride takes us from Lucena, through the vineyards of Montilla-Moriles, down into the valley of the River Guadalquivir, and on to the city of Cordoba itself, jewel in the crown of the Kingdom of al-Andalus.

Spend the afternoon visiting the delightful Judería, the old Jewish Quarter, and the renowned Mosque of Cordoba.

Distance short 57 km – 36 miles
long 105 km – 65 miles

 
Day 4 Cordoba – Zuheros
Today we leave Cordoba and head through the rolling countryside towards the Parque Natural de la Sierra Subbética.

The wheatfields of Cordoba are replaced by olive plantations, stretching as far as the eye can see. We pass through Baena, whose name is virtually synonymous with the production of olive oil.

Finally we arrive at the incredible Moorish village of Zuheros (the name comes from the Arab word for rock, suhayra), with its 9th century castle perched high above the surrounding countryside and with the backdrop of the Sierra Subbética.

Distance short 48 km – 30 miles
long 91 km – 57 mile

Day 5  Zuheros – Aldea de Zagrilla

Today is a shorter route that takes us around the Parque Natural to our next stop in the village of Aldea de Zagrilla, near Priego de Cordoba.

Those who wish may visit the traditional oil press of Nuñez de Prado in Baena. Priego de Córdoba has a fine medieval Moslem quarter and is know as the capital of the Cordoba baroque style due to its several fine churches dating from this period.

Aldea de Zagrilla is a small village situated amidst the olive groves where clothes are still washed in the public washhouse in the centre of the village.

This route can of course be extended at will by those who wish to explore the beautiful Parque Natural de las Sierras Subbéticas.

Distance 34 km – 21 miles

Day 6  Aldea de Zagrilla - Montefrío

From Aldea de Zagrilla we begin the final leg of our journey towards Granada.

We head through fine and hilly countryside, the Sierra Nevada slowly looming into view as we begin our descent towards the Plain of Granada.

We pass through the fine village of Montefrío, dominated by its 15th century church built after the town was reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1486.

We meet in the village of Fuente Vaqueros, birthplace of the famous poet and playwright Federico García Lorca, born in 1898 and tragically assassinated at the beginning of the Civil War.

Distance short 54 km – 34 miles
long 86 km – 54 miles

Day 7 Montefrío - Granada.

We head through fine and hilly countryside, the Sierra Nevada slowly looming into view as we begin our descent towards the Plain of Granada.

We pass through the fine village of Montefrío, dominated by its 15th century church built after the town was reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1486.

We meet in the village of Fuente Vaqueros, birthplace of the famous poet and playwright Federico García Lorca, born in 1898 and tragically assassinated at the beginning of the Civil War.

From here we transfer to the city of Granada, or alternatively we can continue our ride right to the city itself.

Day 8 Transfer Granada – departure point

Transfer to departure point. End of trip.

Tour Rating: Moderate and Advanced options (40 to 85 km per day)

There are a few hills to negotiate, plus there are a few longer stages! You may also take the accompanying bus if you need a break. A good level of fitness is required for this tour.

A trip through the southernmost tip of Europe. Dazzling whitewashed villages set against an intense blue sky, olive groves stretching as far as the eye can see, flamenco, beautiful local architecture and narrow winding streets which speak of its Arab past, a benevolent climate, long and unspoilt beaches, tapas, friendly and hospitable people - just what you need for that perfect cycling holiday where the exhilaration of riding through the open scenery combines with the pleasure of discovery around every bend.