Catalan Coast & Villages Cycling Holiday (3 Nights)
The “Wild Coast”, Medieval Villages and Mountainous Interior
Nights: 3
Grade: Easy
Terrain: Rolling plains, farmland, olive groves, vineyards, pine woods, wetlands. You will cycle principally on farm tracks and trails, sometimes on quiet country lanes.
Note: The cycle route times do not include breaks or visits to attractions.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Girona Airport or Figueres Train Station where you will be transferred to your accommodation in Sant Pere Pescador. Surrounded by authentic natural beauty and bordered by the River Fluvià, Sant Pere Pescador keeps a perfect balance between land and sea, between the greens and yellows of its orchards and the blue and gold of its extensive beaches.
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the village, take a cycle through the local countryside and discover the wide-open landscape on the banks of the River Fluvià, with its apple orchards and nature trails, and its glimpses of windsurfers and sand-dunes… discover all the details that go together to make up the everyday life of this village.
Accommodation: Rural Guest House (Casa Rural), B&B, Sant Pere Pescador. The house is situated next to the River Fluvia and surrounded by fields of fruit trees. An imposing Catalan farmhouse, lovingly converted by Miquel and Anna, the farmhouse is set in landscaped gardens with a small pool. It comprises five individually-styled bedrooms, each one in keeping with the original building, with lots of exposed stone and dark wooden beams. The dining room is very sunny with views to the garden; the living room has a chimney, television, music equipment and board games. In the lounge you will be able to relax, read or simply enjoy the view.
Day 2: This easy circular route is a perfect start to your holiday, you cross open farmland, 
orchards and travel through many small hamlets.You start by heading westwards, parallel with the River Fluvià, before crossing the river and looping southwards to arrive back at San Pere Pescador. Throughout the first section there are superb views across to the Pyrenees on a clear day. If you prefer to do very little cycling, you could simply head to the nearby beach and spend the day by the sea (37km, 3hrs 30mins).
Accommodation: As above
Day 3: Today you will travel south; you will pass the walled coastal settlement of Sant Martí d’Empúries, which is well worth a visit. The real highlight, however, are the fascinating 
Greek and Roman ruins at nearby Empúries (pay locally). The ancient city was used by the Romans as their base for the invasion and dominance of the Iberian Peninsula. There are some excellent mosaics and other remains, most dating from 218BC onwards. You will pass several beaches where you could pause for a swim, then onwards via several small hamlets and finally back to Sant Pere Pescador (39km, 3hrs 40mins)
Accommodation: As above
Day 4: Pick up and transfer to Girona airport or Figueres Train Station
What your holiday includes:
- Transfer to and from Girona Airport or Figueres Train Station
- Welcome meeting with local English/German/Spanish speaking guide
- Three nights’ B&B accommodation
- Detailed route notes
- Fully equipped hybrid bicycle
- GPS (with bicycle fittings) with all routes preprogrammed
- Local maps
- Personal information pack including information about local history, culture, traditions, restaurants, shops and local attractions etc
What’s not included:
- Flights
- Holiday Insurance
- Meals (except breakfast)
Prices 2010:
| GBP & Euros per person based on 2 in a double/twin room | Price GBP |
Price Euros |
| 1st Jan to 26th March | £ 359 | € 395 |
| 27th March to 6th April | £ 377 | € 415 |
| 7th April to 30th June | £ 359 | € 395 |
| 1st July to 30th Aug | £ 377 | € 415 |
| 1st Sept to 23rd Dec | £ 359 | € 395 |
Extra night prices 2010 (extra nights can be booked at any hotel):
Please ask for details.
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