IberoCycle

Continues where Trans-Spain I, our trip from Tarifa to Madrid, left off. This epic ride gives us a unique view of the tremendous variety of the Spanish countryside, towns and villages as we cycle through different landscapes and cultures.

Highlights

• Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain
• Castile, home to monumental cities such as Segovia and its Roman aqueduct, Ávila with its impressive city walls and Burgos with its fine cathedral
• La Rioja, vineyards and fine wines
• Follow the Camino de Santiago from Burgos and through La Rioja, The Basque Country, Navarra, and France to the beautiful city of San Sebastián

An ideal trip for families with children. Accommodation is in quiet and lovely little hotels and farmhouses, most with swimming pool. Volcanic areas, forests and river marshes. Girona has the Cathedral, the city walls and the ancient Jewish Quarter. The ride is easy, downhill, and fun, through farmland and forests, to the beautiful Mediterranean.

Highlights

•     Bas Valley: "the Catalán Switzerland"
•     ancient Jewish quarter of Girona
•     40 dormant volcanoes of Olot

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

A trip to the southernmost tip of Europe. Dazzling white villages with an intense blue sky, olive groves, beautiful local architecture and narrow winding streets which speak of their 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 mountain and coastal scenery combines with the pleasure of discovery around every bend.

Highlights:

• Roman archaeological site of Acinipo
• cork forests of Alcornocales Natural Park
• Cape Trafalgar: site of the famous sea battle

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

This tour combines gentle countryside and rice fields with a rocky coastline with beautiful beaches, stunning medieval villages such as Pals and Peratallada, and a rural atmosphere. Visit the important Greek-Roman ruins of Empúries and the park of Aiguamolls dEmpordà. The picturesque village of Calella de Palafrugell still retains its original charm with typical houses by the sea. A fine tour with enchanting accommodation and excellent gastronomy. Ideal for gentler cyclists and families.

Highlights:

• wetlands of the Natural Park of l'Empordà
• fishing village of l'Escala and its anchovies  
• Gala - Salvador Dalí's Castle in Púbol

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 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

A magnificent combination of sea and mountains. After riding along the coast, an easy, barely perceptible ascent leads us to the village of Potes at the very heart of the Picos de Europa. Alpine scenery and clean, unspoilt Atlantic beaches all in the same trip. The wonderful descent of the River Miera takes us down one of the least known and most beautiful valleys of Cantabria. One of our most popular trips with a great variety of scenery, villages, and hotels.

Highlights:

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

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