IberoCycle

Most nights will be spent in beautiful, charming hotels. Along the way, we'll encounter the magnificent Marvão Castle, the medieval village of Castelo de Vide, the fortified city of Elvas (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and charming fortified hamlets, each whispering tales of past wars with the Moors and Spain. The border with Spain lies just across the Guadiana River! This unique journey allows you to cycle through two countries in a single week! The endearing people of Alentejo, initially shy but warm-hearted, will welcome you. You'll savor the delights of Mediterranean cuisine alongside the wonders of cork, marble, olive oil, and other local crafts, enriching your travel experience. And the wine... well, book your trip and discover its magic for yourself!

Highlights

• Breathtaking landscapes in Portugal and Spain.
• Experience four border crossings without the hassle of border control.
• Discover the smallest border imaginable – an isolated bridge over a small river. It's both beautiful and unexpected!
• Marvel at Marvão, where the castle sits so high that legend says you can see the backs of eagles soaring below.
• Explore the historic center of Elvas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Visit Juromenha Castle, offering incredible views over the Guadiana River.
• Indulge in delicious regional Portuguese gastronomy from the Alentejo, savored at unique gourmet picnics and carefully selected restaurants.
• Designed for cyclists with a good level of fitness. If you're not, consider renting an e-bike.
• One of our most sustainable tours.

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

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

Castile is home to some of the most beautiful and monumental cities in Europa. We visit two of the most famous; Segovia and Ávila, along with Felipe II's immense monastery and residence El Escorial. Sights include the magnificent Roman aqueduct in Segovia and the impressive city walls of the fortified city of Ávila. Rivalling the spectacle of these cities are the beautiful villages and landscapes, ranging from the endless horizons of the plains of Castile to the dramatic beauty of the Sierra de Gredos mountains as we head towards El Escorial and Madrid.

Highlights:

• walls of Ávila and Alcázar fortress of Segovia
• canyons of Hoces del Duratón
• Sierra de Gredos mountain range

A unique ride through some of the most dramatic landscapes to be found in Europe. These islands are of volcanic origin. Lanzarote suffered a series of eruptions in the 18th century and as a result has some fascinating volcano and lava scenery. The architectural works of César Manrique form a valuable complement to the volcanic environment and are a must. The benign climate, neither hot in summer nor cold in winter, means that cycling is possible all year round.

Highlights:

• unique volcanic lunar-like landscapes
• wine country of La Geria
• beach of Famara

The island is one of the lower-lying Canary Islands, although it is not flat. The first day’s ride to Haría is more demanding. After that, generally easy to intermediate riding.

This beautiful circular move-on-each-day ride takes in the wonderful coastline of Northern Spain, medieval villages, fishing ports, green valleys - all with the impressive backdrop of the Picos de Europa mountains. You will get a great feel for the provinces of Cantabria and Asturias as you tour hidden Spain.

Highlights:

• beautiful headland of Pechón
• oldest village in Cantabria: Bárcena Mayor
• lemon groves in village of Novales

A route of open horizons with infinite olive groves. These in turn give way to the beautiful mountain scenery. The villages are whitewashed and bedecked with geraniums. Our final stop is Granada, to enjoy the magnificent spectacle of the palace / fortress of La Alhambra, the last stronghold of Moslem Spain set against the spectacular backdrop of the Sierra Nevada, the highest mountains of the Iberian Peninsula. The essence of Spain.

Highlights:

• El Albayzín and La Alhambra in Granada
• town of Lucena - the "Pearl of the Three Cultures"
• views and forests of Sierra Subbética

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 wonderful tour following the coastline of the Basque Country and Cantabria through seaside villages and the beautiful cities of San Sebastián, Biilbao and Santander.

Highlights:

• tapas and txakolí wine in the beautiful city of San Sebastián
• Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum and the World Heritage Bridge of Vizcaya
• Santander and its marvellous Bay

A trip which combines magnificent scenery, with more of an emphasis on the splendid inland scenery to be found in Cantabria. A great tour if you like the challenge of climbing from one superb valley to the next. Beautiful villages and great riding. Our two-night stopovers mean that you don't have to pack every day, but can still enjoy frequent changes of environment and a variety of round rides of different distances on those "free" days. Enjoy some of the most spectacular and lush landscapes to be found in Europe.

Highlights:

•     the famous prehistoric caves of Altamira
•     the little known Cantabrian mountains and villages
•     the Bay of Santander and its endless beaches