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Spain
Please note that it is a legal requirement in Spain that cyclists on public highways wear helmets. • Menorca Menorca
> Cliffs, Coves & Seafood (grade 1-2) Gentle cycling from the very heart of the island to secret coves and quite villages.
Mallorca
> Southern Beaches to Central Plain (grade 1-2) Gentle discovery of unspoiled Mallorca, exploring both the coast and the inland plain.
Catalonia & Aragón
> Timeless Southern Catalonia (grade 1-2) Beginning and ending with stays at two glorious paradors, this leisurely route traces a remarkable sequence of little-visited landscapes in both Catalonia and Aragón.
La Rioja
> Rolling Hills & Vineyards (grade 2) A rewarding route which reveals timeless villages, rugged scenery and La Rioja's renowned cuisine and wine.
Asturias
> Cliffs & Secret Coves of Asturias (grade 2-3) Wonderful coastal scenery and a magnificent mountain backdrop as you discover secret coves and pretty villages.
Andalucia
> Villages of the Sierra (grade 2) A fascinating route that skirts the rugged Grazalema Sierra, starting and finishing in famous Ronda, and taking in another seven atmospheric pueblos blancos.  |
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Our chosen
regions of Spain represent the quiet face of this magical
country, perfect for a week of leisurely discovery on
two wheels. Whether you choose to explore the
authentic fishing ports of Asturias, the coast and
villages of Catalonia, or the vineyards and timeless villages of La Rioja, what unites the
Spanish is their
enjoyment of life and
their enviable ability to
take things slowly!
The least developed of the Balearic Islands, Menorca’s rural interior
of red sandstone mountains, green rolling hills and wooded gorges
gradually gives way to rocky coves, sandy beaches and fishing villages
that line the coastline between the larger towns, Mahón and Ciutadella, at
opposite ends of the island. The landscape is dotted with vast numbers of megalithic
Talayotic structures, medieval palaces and historic churches, making Menorca a
fascinating place to explore by bike. 
Quiet lanes wind their way through the patchwork patterns of ancient farms, linking
agricultural villages that reveal Mallorca’s genuine face. This is a side of the island that,
thankfully, few tourists experience, and cycling here is a true delight, especially when
combined with our selection of enchanting agroturismos and turismos rurales – small,
intimate country houses offering a family welcome and the freshest of local produce, and
much appreciated by our customers. 
These vibrant, varied regions offer so much in terms of scenery – the unspoiled
side of the Costa Brava, volcanic hills dotted with Romanesque churches, ancient inland villages, pine-clad hills, rolling vineyards, the rugged Ports Mountains and the lagoons and wetlands of the Ebro Delta. Fiercely
proud of their distinctive cultures, languages, food and wine, the Catalans and Aragonese offer a warm
welcome as you discover some of the area’s hidden gems, while staying in a selection
of high-quality hotels offering wonderful food and wine. Fresh fish and seafood,
creative cuisine, sparkling cava, robust reds ... travelling here is always a delight.
The velvety wines of La Rioja compete with the best in the world. In the broad Ebro
Valley, sheltered by the rugged Sierra de Cantabria to the north, the vines, stretching
as far as the eye can see, thrive in the warm Mediterranean-like climate. Pretty
villages, the golden sandstone of their houses glowing in the sunlight, hide among
the vineyards, combining with the greens and reds of the vines to create a tapestry
of rich colours. Further south, the landscape changes, giving way to a patchwork of
golden wheat fields and majestic monasteries.
Green and unspoiled, Asturias is dominated by the magnificent mountain range of the Picos de Europa, just a few miles inland from the Atlantic coast of quiet beaches, sweeping bays and fishing ports. Complementing the glorious scenery are authentic casonas – characterful village houses offering traditional cooking and a typically warm Asturian welcome in spectacular surroundings. 
Andalucia, Spain’s dazzling ‘deep south’, is one of Europe’s most entrancing regions. Brilliant pueblos blancos (white towns) dot a landscape of rugged mountains. The area is ideal for exploring by bike, with quiet mountain roads contouring the hills, inviting vías verdes (disused railways) that take you through the heart of the mountains, and winding country lanes that offer incredible views as well as the opportunity to spot griffon vultures gliding through the skies.