Catalan Coast & Villages Cycling Holiday (5 Nights)
The “Wild Coast”, Medieval Villages and Mountainous Interior
Nights: 5
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 Palau Saverdera.
Surrounded by vineyards and orchards, immerse yourself in the 
history and culture of this traditional Catalan farming village, take a cycle through the local countryside and discover all the details that go together to make up the everyday life of this beautiful part of Catalonia.
Accommodation: Guesthouse, B&B, Palau Saverdera. The Guesthouse, renovated in 2006, is a charming house situated in a small Catalan farming village, only 5 km away from the sea. The rooms offer you all the services of a small hotel. If you decide to eat in the restaurant in the evening you will have the opportunity to savour some wonderful traditional Catalan cuisine.
Day 2: Today you will travel west on a circular route, you will travel through beautiful Catalan countryside; you will pass fields lined with vineyards and olive groves, eventually arriving at the historic town of Peralada. Peralada’s historic character remains reflected in each step. Its narrow streets, museums, St. Domènec’s cloister, the impressive casino-castle with its gardens and library 
give it a unique and exclusive air. You will then make your way back to Palau Saverdera via the sleepy hamlets of Pedret and Marza. (36km, 3hrs 30 mins)
Day 3: Today you leave Palau Saverdera behind and head south, you will pass through Castello D’Empuries, a beautiful medieval village steeped in history. There are many historical buildings to visit; however the landmark of the village, visible from afar, is the Parish Church of Santa Maria which is often called the “Cathedral of the Empordà” because of its size and gothic influenced architecture.
You will travel through the Aiguamolls Natural Park, dotted with hides. At any time of the year you are likely to spot birds such as Ibis, Herons, Tufted Ducks, Pochards, Snipes, Redshanks, Marsh Harriers and Sandpipers, but if you are lucky you can make some exciting sightings during the spring and autumn migrations: Grey Herons, Golden Plovers, Flamingos, Black Storks and Spoonbills.
Then onwards through the stunning Catalan countryside onto the 
village of 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. (28km, 3hrs 20mins)
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 4: Today you will travel on a circular route through stunning Catalan farming countryside; you will pass apple orchards and many small hamlets. You start by heading westwards, parallel to the River Fluvià, before crossing the river and looping southwards to arrive back at San Pere Pescador. Throughout the first section on a clear 
day there are superb views across the high Pyrenees. 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)
Day 5: 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)
Day 6: 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
- Five nights’ B&B accommodation
- Moving of luggage between 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 or Euros per person based on 2 in a double/twin room | Price GBP |
Price Euros |
| 1st Jan to 26th March | £ 467 | € 513 |
| 27th March to 6th April | £ 529 | € 582 |
| 7th April to 30th June | £ 467 | € 513 |
| 1st July to 30th August | £ 529 | € 582 |
| 1st Sept to 23rd Dec | £ 467 | € 513 |
Extra night prices 2010 (extra nights can be booked at any hotel):
Please ask for details.
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