Welcome to Hooked on Cycling holidays and our cycling holidays in Spain. This particular biking vacation in Spain is in the Catalonia region of Emporda just south of Gerona and on the coast. This cycle tour in Catalonia is suitable for families of all ages while staying in our fabulous farmhouse option or also for couples who select our hotel option. On this tour you have gentle cycling on nearly flat or gently rolling terrain, from the green Catalonian countryside through medieval villages to the azure Mediterranean Sea. Pedal back into history as you ride through fields of sunflowers and wheat, forests of pines and even rice fields into an ancient land inhabited by Iberians in pre-Roman times and once besieged by pirates. 

Available daily 15th February to 30th November
Level 1-2 self guided tour

Day 1 Arrival in Corçà/ La Pera
If you are coming by train from Barcelona or Gerona you can request that the accommodation owner pick you up from the nearest train station ( details in your guided book) . 

Day 2 Circular tour 11-19 miles , 18-31 km
On the first day you immerse yourself in the ambiance of the Lower Ampurdan (Baix Emporda). You start by cycling through traditional and picturesque landscapes with little vegetable gardens, tiny villages and Mediterranean woods. The mediaeval village centres of Monells and Madremanya are especially worth a visit, as well as the castle museum in Pubol dedicated to Gala by Dalí.

Day 3 Corçà/ La Pera to Peratallada 15-19 miles 24-30km
Today you begin with a short climb through the woods, but afterwards the road is almost flat, surrounded by the Tuscany like villages situated on natural mounds. You cross a vast agricultural region worked long ago by the Iberians, who introduced the cypress tree as a wind panel to protect the soil against erosion. Once in Peratallada you will have the challenging task of strolling around the village to select one of the 13 inviting restaurants for dinner.

Day 4 Circular route 15.6-29.4 miles , 25-47 km
Today you cycle out to the Costa Brava.  You cycle along quiet country lanes, through the lovely regional capital of Pals to Palafrugell, and on to Llafranca and Calella de Palafrugell, one of the most beautiful fishing villages on this coast. There is the option of taking a lunch break at a very nice restaurant on the beach.  You may also visit the lovely botanical gardens in Cap Roig before you cycle back to Peratallada.

Day 5 Circular route 19 miles 30 km
A relatively gentle cycling route takes you to sandy beaches and through the green rice-fields of the Ter River delta. You will even see windmills here!  If you prefer to spend the day relaxing, the village of Peratallada is also the perfect spot for a rest day or a short stroll through the nearby Mediterranean woods.

Day 6 Perarallada to Sant Pere Pescador/ Siurana 24 miles , 38 km
Today you cycle northward to the region of Upper Ampurdan (Alt Emporda ). You ride through mixed forests, open rural landscape and endless orchards from Peratallada to San Pere Pescador.  On the way, you pass the interesting archaeological site of Empuries with its Greek and Roman ruins. Torroella de Montgri makes a good place to stop for a rest, with its medieval streets and local palaces. Your day’s journey ends in San Pere Pescadore, only a few km away from the blue Mediterranean.

Day 7 Circular route 28-32 miles, 45-51 km
A mostly flat route which may be shortened and takes you first to Figueres, the village whose name is synonymous with that of Salvador Dalí.  Here you can visit the surrealist painter’s museum and the lesser known regional museum and later take a pleasant stroll along the town Rambla.  Just outside the town, you’ll see a beautiful Augustine monastery and then continue along the Muga River to the medieval town of Castello d’Empuries. The return through the Aiguamolls de l’Emporda Natural Park is green and refreshing.  You ride through the wetlands of the park, along narrow but firm paths, and enjoy viewing the significant seasonal water bird colony which lives there. 

Day 8
Your arrangement ends after breakfast.  Transport to the train station in Figueres is included.  From there you have trains every hour to Flaça, Gerona or Barcelona.

Accommodation: Farmhouse / Rural Hotel option
La Pera
Can Massa is an old peasant farmstead which includes the main house and several stables and granaries surrounding the inner courtyard. There is a porch and outdoor space where table-tennis, badminton and volleyball can be practiced. The house has six rooms and two sitting rooms for guests, one with fireplace, music, television set and parlour games. Many antique objects form part of the decoration. The house is situated in a lovely rural setting between the regions of the Baix Empordà and the Gironès, at the foot of the Gavarres massif and just a short drive from the beach.

Peratallada
Ca lAliu is a rural house situated in the centre of Peratallada, a medieval village in the Ampurdan, near the shores of the Costa Brava. All the rooms offer guests an unforgettable stay in memorable surroundings, steeped in centuries of history and flavoured by the delicious local gastronomy.

Siurana
Can Navata is a large country house, near the town of Figueres, which offers its guests an authentic and carefully maintained rural ambience. The house has six bedrooms with en suite bathrooms (one of which is adapted for physically challenged guests), TV and central heating. There are two sitting rooms with fireplaces, a library, games room with ping pong table, garden with swimming pool, children's play area, barbecue facilities and a large terrace for sun bathing

Accommodation: Hotel option
El Recès de Corçà
Large Catalan village house, constructed in the 14th, 15th and 17th centuries. The earliest part of the building adjoins the last remaining section of the Medieval village wall and near the front entrance there is an archway which was an ancient village gate. Part of a working farm for centuries, El Recès once housed cattle on the ground floor, while the top floor was used for grain storage. Later, the house became an artist's holiday retreat and finally, in 2003, was converted to a guesthouse, renovated with great care to preserve the building's original structure and character.

Peratallada
Hotel El Cau del Papibou is an old stone house in the heart of the wonderful town of Pertallada with 8 lovely comfortable attractive rooms with aircon , bathrooms , minibar and television. The open out to a lovely terrace.

Sant Pere Pescador
Can Ceret is situated in a lovely coastal village, this unique 18th century building has been meticulously restored to create a small rural hotel and restaurant. The carefully prepared cuisine based on traditional dishes from the local Mediterranean diet of fish and seafood offers the most exquisite of flavours for guests' enjoyment.

NOTE: Our standard accommodation is subject to change

2012 Prices

How to get there
By Plane
Fly low cost to Barcelona or Gerona.
Easy transfers by train/ bus from Barcelona to tour start.

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