IberoCycle

Cycling down the California coast from Monterey to Santa Barbara via Big Sur on a bike tour avoids much of the urban biking and the less scenic agricultural areas of longer bike tours down the California coast. The first part of a Monterey to Santa Barbara bike tour focuses on the hilly, but spectacular Big Sur coast, with its rugged coastline and towering redwoods. South of Big Sur, cycling through San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County offers a diverse palette of marine wildlife viewing, historic missions, winery areas and surfers plying the waves of the Pacific Ocean off sandy beaches.

A unique trip, following the River Ebro, the longest in Spain, as it flows from its source in the Cantabrian Mountains. It begins as a mountain stream flowing through green pastures and valleys, imposing canyons, vineyards, past pretty and unknown villages, As we cycle we perceive the changes in the landscape and the river itself. Finally we arrive in La Rioja, home of the finest Spanish wines. A sea of vineyards dotted with ancient villages, castles and wineries. A magnificent trip for those who wish to visit parts of Spain the tourists never see.

Highlights:

• fairytale village of Orbaneja del Castillo
• world famous vineyards and wine
• dramatic canyons of the Ebro river

One of the three charming Balearic Islands, along with its neighbours Mallorca and Ibiza. Menorca combines wonderful sandy coves with transparent waters, quiet inland villages, the beautiful medieval and colonial cities of Mahón and Ciutadella, prehistoric monuments, Mediterranean cuisine, and much more.

Highlights:

• lighthouse & lunar landscape of Cap de Favàritx
• charm and rich history of Ciutadella
• prehistoric caves of Cales Coves

A trip through some of the most spectacular and beautiful scenery to be found anywhere in Europe. Lush green valleys contrast with jagged limestone peaks and blue skies. The Picos de Europa rise to almost 9000 feet), providing gorgeous alpine scenery just a short distance from the sea. The area is so wild that it is still home to a great variety of flora and fauna, including wolves and brown bear. Our route follows the perimeter of the three massifs of the Picos and accesses the very heart of these unique mountains.

Highlights:

• ancient Asturian capital of Cangas de Onís
• starkly beautiful limestone scenery
• famous walk of La Ruta del Cares

Cycle along the cliffs and beaches of the Atlantic Ocean while passing through typical fisherman villages and pass by Nazaré, the place where the famous surfer Garret McNamara surfed the biggest wave ever of 30m on January 2013. Discover the best preserved medieval village in Portugal, Óbidos, and Sintra - UNESCO World Heritage Site- , a land of castles and palaces. Finish at the most the western-most point in Europe: "Roca" Cape .

Highlights

• medieval village of Óbidos & beautiful Sintra, a UNESCO site
• outstanding seafood offering in Peniche
• fantasy-like Pena National Palace

Take part in this ancient pilgrimage. The Camino de Santiago route along the coast of Northern Spain, from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela.

Highlights

• the camaraderie of sharing the route with a multitude of pilgrims
• beautiful cities and villages along the coast of Spain
• ever-changing scenery as we cross Northern Spain from east to west
• the indescribable sensation of arriving in Santiago

The Portugal Wild Coast tour is an incredible program which follows the most beautiful coastline of Portugal. Start off in Santiago and head all the way to Sagres, where you will find Cape São Vicente, the south-westernmost point of Europe. Cross the incredible natural reserve of southwest Alentejo while observing stunning coastal sceneries. Discover small fishing villages and abandoned fortresses which are a reminder of how this coast was ravaged by pirates in the past! Find a sunny and stunning beach city here and there, some delicious Portuguese traditional food and the welcoming faces of our people. An awesome trip!

Highlights

• Natural Reserve of SW Alentejano
• valley from Odeceixe beach to medieval castle of Aljezur
• traditional food and fresh fish from the Atlantic Coast

A beautiful and varied ride through the highlights of this part of Northern Spain. The rich green countryside contrasts with the blue sea and the magnificent unspoilt beaches. Picturesque villages with flower bedecked houses, fishing harbours, and the magnificent backdrop of the limestone crags of the Picos de Europa. Plenty of opportunities for those who like a challenge, and other options for the more leisurely. One of our most popular guided tours.

Highlights:

• museum of the Altamira Caves
• seaside village of Comillas
• cable car trip at Fuente Dé

The classic Camino de Santiago route, all the way from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to the shrine of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela, passing through the marvellous cities of Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos and León.

Highlights:

• the camaraderie of sharing the route with a multitude of pilgrims
• some of the most beautiful and historical cities in Spain
• ever-changing scenery as we cross Northern Spain from east to west
• the indescribable sensation of arriving in Santiago

Days filled with history, culture, wildlife and gastronomy while cycling along Portugal's famous Algarve coast from Cape St Vincent in Sagres, the most south-western point of Continental Europe, towards Sagres on the border of Spain and Portugal. The lagoon system of Ria Formosa Natural Park, Lagos (the historic center of the Portuguese Age of Discovery), the seafood of the fishing villages of Portimão and Albufeira and the dynamic culture of Faro are only some of the highlights of this diverse moderately challenging 248 km tour.

Highlights

• the biodiversity of Ria Formosa Natural Park
• traditional fishing village of Ria de Alvor
• views from the cliffs at Saint Vincent’s Cape