Catalonia self guided cycling holiday, Spain

COUNTRY:
Spain
LOCATION:
Catalonia
HOLIDAY TYPE:
Self guided, introductory/moderate cycling holidays
DEPARTURES:
Available all year round on any day to suit and can be tailor-made and adapted to your requirements
PRICE:
From £426 - £840 (8 days) excluding flights
MORE INFO:
From 4 to 8 days available. Price includes airport transfers, accommodation, selected meals, fully equipped hybrid bicycle including water bottles, panniers, tool kit, pump and bike computer , welcome meeting, luggage transfers, route notes, local maps and information pack.
OFFERS:
We are currently offering a special offer for bookings made in May or June for any 2013 holidays, up to £100 off per person.
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Catalonia self guided cycling holiday, Spain

Catalonia self guided cycling holiday, Spain

How Catalonia self guided cycling holiday, Spain makes a difference

Environment

With regards to the environmental impact, all our guests are encourage to respect the local flora, fauna and wildlife and to act responsibly. They cycle on designated paths and make sure no litter is left behind. All of our business waste is recycled where possible through a local community initiative. All communication via fax is done electronically where possible, saving on paper. On arrival our guests are given information on recycling in this part of Spain. They are also given information in the form of a leaflet on how to minimize waste.

Community

Our self guided cycling holidays in Catalonia and tourism in general has benefited the local community here immensely, without tourism many of the local restaurants, hotels, guest houses and craft shops would not exist, all of which employ local staff. Many of the younger generation have also stayed due to the employment tourism brings to the community.

All of our accommodation is family owned and staffed by locals with their food being sourced locally. As our holidays run out of season they are particularly grateful of our custom.

We also believe our guests give a positive impact on the community. We encourage all our guests to interact with the local community, this gives both the guests and locals the change to interact and embrace each other’s cultural differences. In order to limit the social impact of tourism all are guests are sent information packs about the local customs, religion, politics and history. We encourage our guests to visit local craft shops and to buy any provisions locally.

Catalonia self guided cycling holiday, Spain

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Catalonia self guided cycling holiday, Spain

Reviewed 07 Nov 2012 by John Watson4 star rating

Splendid. An unforgettable experience. (read full review)

Reviewed 18 Sep 2012 by Carolyn Rogers4 star rating

We really enjoyed our week and visited some beautiful locations on our bikes. The crew were very friendly and helpful. I would not hesitate in recommending them. The accommodation was excellent and again we were given a very warm welcome. (read full review)

Reviewed 08 Sep 2012 by Karen Bethune4 star rating

The most memorable part was cycling down to the Mediterranean on the 4th day of cycling, the views were fantastic and the tracks and roads were great...Excellent!(read full review)

Reviewed 05 Sep 2012 by John Wilkinson4 star rating

The most memorable part was going downhill on some of the bumpier tracks was great, it was very exciting.(read full review)

Reviewed 07 May 2012 by Lucy Salter4 star rating

The owner was really friendly and helpful throughout our stay and it was only a 10 minute walk from the beach. Enjoyed the Catalonian way of life and experienced some wonderful food, drink, cycling and sightseeing during our stay. We would thoroughly recommend to others. (read full review)

Reviewed 15 Apr 2012 by Claire Wilson4 star rating

Just cycling around the villages was a great way to see them and experience some of Catalonian life. There wasn't one bit that stood out but thoroughly enjoyable.(read full review)

Reviewed 28 Feb 2011 by Deb Woloschin5 star rating

Most memorable was biking through the beautiful historical medieval villages... Spectacular with wonderful memories! (read full review)

Reviewed 27 Nov 2011 by Jennifer Scott4 star rating

The sunny weather, the lovely accommodation and the great food cooked by Miguel were the most memorable parts of the holiday.(read full review)

Reviewed 15 Nov 2011 by Mikayla Sherlock4 star rating

Approaching San Pere Pescador, tired and a little sore it has to be said, we emerged from the campsite situated on the beach front. Having meandered, oblivious to the outside world, through the beautiful and quiet National Park we were met by a sudden unexpected fantastic spectacle of colour and activity. (read full review)

Reviewed 02 Oct 2011 by David Dunn4 star rating

It was great. The area was beautiful for cycling, the accommodation was first class and the operator very well organised. We had not done this kind of holiday before and we thoroughly enjoyed it.(read full review)

Reviewed 19 Sep 2011 by Stuart Jamieson4 star rating

Very good. Don't hesitate - the cycling is very manageable. You get to see and do things on a bike that you will never do in a car or bus.(read full review)

Reviewed 19 Aug 2011 by Hayley Morgan4 star rating

Most memorable was visiting places on the bike that you would not normally see if you visited by car. (read full review)

Reviewed 23 Jul 2011 by Rachel Grieve4 star rating

Most memorable? The non stop enjoyment of cycling through the countryside and the laughter shared with my daughter!(read full review)

Reviewed 09 Jul 2011 by Celine Gilmore4 star rating

This tour gave us the opportunity to see some beautiful villages and countryside of Catalonia while cycling on trails. It felt like it was our world!...It exceeded our expectations. Would recommend it to those who like to cycle trails, and be independent. (read full review)

Reviewed 06 Jul 2011 by Paul Millner4 star rating

Superb - if there was a 4.5* score I'd give it. If you want an interesting holiday with some activity then this is for you. As well as this, the surroundings, food and wine are just great.(read full review)

Reviewed 01 Jul 2011 by Ian Fox4 star rating

It was our first cycling holiday & based on this experience we will certainly be having another cycling holiday. An excellent week’s holiday which was extremely well balanced & organised with some lovely food as well!! (read full review)

Reviewed 18 Jun 2011 by Mary Gillies4 star rating

My daughter and I really enjoyed our week cycling in Catalonia. Very good guesthouses chosen where the people were really welcoming. Excellent comfy, reliable bikes, and attentive organiser.(read full review)

Reviewed 27 May 2011 by Christine Browning4 star rating

This was a totally enjoyable holiday from start to finish. High quality bikes with suspension and soft saddles were a joy to ride...Steve and Maria went out of their way to ensure we had a good time. (read full review)

Reviewed 22 May 2011 by Peter Delius4 star rating

A wonderful few days which I would gladly repeat. Well organised with charming accommodation.(read full review)

Reviewed 13 May 2011 by Jackie Di Stefano4 star rating

Excellent in the attention to detail to make life easy and quality of the simple but lovely accommodation. Cycling along aside fields of poppies was most memorable.(read full review)

Reviewed 08 May 2011 by Peter Robertshaw4 star rating

The area that we cycled through was really beautiful and being on a bike was a great way of seeing it. On top of this, the local food was fantastic and the people were really friendly. (read full review)

Reviewed 08 May 2011 by Charlotte Town4 star rating

We had a wonderful time. The hotels were very comfortable with helpful staff. We saw rural Spain in a way we have never been able to do before. (read full review)

Reviewed 28 Apr 2011 by Astrid Becker4 star rating

The Natural park of Aiguamolls where we spotted dozen of breeding storks was the most exciting part...Most wonderful. (read full review)

Reviewed 15 Mar 2011 by Maggie Baker3 star rating

Good time had by all 4 of us and well looked after by the holiday operator. Have already brought information back for other friends who are looking for cycling holidays.(read full review)

Reviewed 09 Jul 2010 by Katy Beckhurst5 star rating

We cycled through some really beautiful countryside and saw parts of Catalonia we would never have been able to get to without our bikes and the routes that were planned for us. (read full review)

Reviewed 09 Nov 2010 by Erkki Turanlahti4 star rating

A great way to spend a week: see a new part of the world from a different perspective, have some exercise and relax. (read full review)

Reviewed 28 Oct 2010 by Geoff Bostock4 star rating

Very well organised and everybody went out of their way to be helpful...The route finding was easy and well prepared, and the level of cycling (easy) we felt was correct. The routes were varied and interesting, especially the bird reserve and greco-roman ruins.(read full review)

Reviewed 26 Oct 2010 by Bernie O'Callaghan4 star rating

We had an altogether lovely time. The weather was great and being able to stop for a swim was super. The routes were well planned in the main and we enjoyed the occasional challenge when we got a bit lost!(read full review)

Reviewed 28 Jul 2010 by Jennifer Benjamin4 star rating

We were encouraged to make the best use of local accommodation, restaurants and other facilities. By the very nature of a cycling holiday we hope our impact on the environment was minimal. (read full review)

Reviewed 05 Jul 2010 by Anna Ramsden4 star rating

Fantastic, one of the best holidays in recent years. The cycling acted as a distraction from regular life, whilst getting some sun, fresh air & thrills. Lovely relaxing places to stay. Plenty of time to stop where ever and when ever you wanted too, the beauty of a self guided tour! (read full review)
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